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.

Canouan is a secluded Grenadine retreat with soft white-sand beaches, coves, turquoise seas, and offshore reefs for snorkeling and diving. Its name comes from an Arawak word for turtles; turtles nest on windward sands amid coral reefs, sea fans, and tropical fish. On the southern leeward coast, Charlestown is the main settlement, with a natural anchorage for sailboats and yachts. Mount Royal offers scenic hiking trails and tropical wildlife.

St. Lucia's iconic Pitons rise over Soufrière, the original French capital. Less than two hours from Castries, the town offers tropical colonial charm and easy access to the Sulphur Springs "drive-in" volcano, Tet Paul Nature Trail gardens, and guided rainforest hikes. North of Soufrière, the west coast's bays and coves offer calm swimming, snorkeling, and quiet beaches, with luxury estates and resorts like Jade Mountain.

Les Saintes is a volcanic archipelago of two islands and seven uninhabited islets, ringed by coral reefs and clear seas. Terre-de-Haut, just over two square miles, is the most developed, with scenic bays, natural harbors, quiet beaches, and picturesque villages. Its laid-back days center on beachgoing, hiking, snorkeling, and diving. Bourg des Saintes has cafés, the church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, and Fort Napoleon, now a museum and botanical garden with sweeping views.

Virgin Gorda is known for dramatic geology, unspoiled scenery, quiet coves, and beautiful beaches. Gorda Peak National Park offers panoramic views, while the Baths-its best-known landmark-features huge granite boulders, tidal pools, grottoes, and arches around Devil's Bay and Spring Bay. Spanish Town and Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour are the main hubs. Visit the copper mine ruins or Little Fort National Park, and explore the boat-access-only North Sound, home to upscale resorts and watersports.

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.