Stroll Miami's world-famous beaches and soak up its electric energy. Explore South Beach's Art Deco District, with 1930s pastel hotels and tropical motifs. In Little Havana, grab a legendary Cuban sandwich and a strong, sweet café Cubano. Or relax on 12 miles of sandy beach and watch the world go by. At night, dance salsa, unwind in a candlelit lounge, or party until sunrise.

Great Exuma blends island luxury with Caribbean life. Relax on Emerald Bay's ivory sands, explore cays and breezes near the Tropic of Cancer, and visit Georgetown, a yachting hub known for two annual regattas and Lake Victoria. Shop local crafts at the straw market or The Sandpiper. Snorkel caves and coral gardens, bonefish, golf 18 holes at Sandals Emerald Golf Club, or enjoy poolside parties and live music with locals.

Puerto Plata offers 100+ km of beaches: Playa Dorada for golden sand and turquoise water, Cabarete for kiteboarding and windsurfing, and Sosua Beach for clear-water snorkeling. Inland, take the teleférico to Mount Isabel de Torres for sweeping views or hike the 27 Charcos de Damajagua for waterfall slides and jumps. Also visit Fort San Felipe, Museo del Ámbar, and the city's colonial heritage, including the Caribbean's largest collection of preserved 19th-century Victorian-style homes.

Samaná peninsula is a Dominican natural treasure, with mountains, waterfalls, Samaná Bay, and pristine beaches. Santa Bárbara de Samaná overlooks the bay, known for winter humpback whales. Los Haitises National Park protects subtropical plants and birds. On the north coast, Las Terrenas is the most developed town, with access to Playa Bonita and Playa El Portillo, while quieter Las Galeras is closest to Playa Rincón.

San Juan, Puerto Rico's capital, blends old and new. Founded in 1521, it was a key Spanish colonial port; El Morro still guards the harbor. Old San Juan, behind thick stone walls, keeps blue cobblestone streets, plazas, and colorful heritage buildings, and serves as the island's cultural hub. Nearby Santurce is the trendiest district, with shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Minutes away, Condado and Isla Verde offer iconic palm-lined Atlantic beaches.