Jose Nevarez

Plan humpback whale watching in Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic, with the main January–March season, tour expectations and responsible wildlife viewing.

Explore standout Caribbean natural wonders, from Dominica’s volcanic gorges and waterfalls to Virgin Gorda boulders, Aruba rock pools, Curaçao sea caves and Saba cloud forest.

Hike Mount Scenery on Saba, a strenuous stair trail from Windwardside through rainforest and cloud forest to the island’s highest summit.

Explore Washington Slagbaai National Park in northern Bonaire, a rugged protected landscape of beaches, salt pans, trails, wildlife and former plantation history.

Plan a visit to Aruba’s Conchi Natural Pool inside Arikok National Park, with rugged 4x4 access, hiking options and important wave-safety advice.

Explore Shete Boka National Park on Curaçao’s rugged north coast, where powerful waves crash into limestone inlets, sea caves and turtle-nesting areas.

Plan a visit to The Baths on Virgin Gorda, BVI, where giant granite boulders create sea caves, pools and a famous trail between beaches.

Visit Sulphur Springs near Soufrière, Saint Lucia, for steaming vents, bubbling mud pools, geothermal interpretation and the popular mineral mud baths.