Guide To Caribbean Vacations

Caribbean Islands
Travel and Cruise Information

Welcome to more than 2,000 pages of Caribbean of vacation travel tips and advice from M. Timothy O'Keefe, author of Caribbean Hiking; contributor to National Geographic Guide to Caribbean Family Vacations and Caribbean Travel and Life magazine.

Come journey with me, Tim O'Keefe, to discover what the Caribbean islands taste like, what they sound like and even how they feel, including their mud and their thorns.

Every island is distinctive, with its own attractions, its own culture. That's why I find the region so endlessly fascinating and travel there as often as I can.

Caribbean Essentials

Caribbean Weather TODAY Current temperatures, rainfall and wind speed for every major Caribbean island destination Hurricane tracking info & satellite maps.

Caribbean Island Destination Guides Attractions, diving, hiking, where to stay and much more, for all the islands.

U.S. Passports required for Caribbean travel. Where & how to get them.

Caribbean Vacation Planning Tips For a hassle-free vacation, affordable all inclusive Caribbean vacation packages include accommodations, entertainment, food and drinks. But there are many other options.

Caribbean cruises Find Caribbean cruise deals at top online cruise travel agencies. Compare cruise dining menus. More cruise tips, including the need for cruise insurance.

Best time to visit the Caribbean Depends on the kind of weather you prefer, your bank account and what you want to do. Learn more Caribbean essentials.

Best of the Caribbean A short list of the Caribbean's absolute bests. A more extensive in-depth look at the best hotels, shopping, diving, hiking, carnivals and eco tourism

Best Caribbean beaches Island by island descriptions. Tired of tan lines? Visit one of the Caribbean's nude beaches.

Where to stay Lots of options from world class luxury resorts to small guesthouses. Go to Caribbean hotels for best hotel deals that can be booked quickly. And be sure to look at this great selection of Caribbean holidays online.

What to do in the Caribbean Much more than just beaches-- such as diving & snorkeling, shopping, mountain hiking and nature walks, fishing and much, much more.

Caribbean Calendar for all the islands, what's happening when and where and best times to visit.

How Friendly are Caribbean Islanders? Attitude is everything. On one island, it stinks. Why vacation there?

How do you pronounce Caribbean? Islanders say "ker-e-be-an." So should you. Here's why.

Caribbean Weddings Find the marriage laws for all the islands. Thinking about getting married at sea? Or an island wedding? Find more info and ideas.

Air Travel Easy flight planning to all the islands.

Travel Insurance Why you may need it. A good policy includes everything from pre-departure sickness and family emergencies to travel delays and unexpected accidents.