| The Caribbean is full of popular destinations where | | | | find water meeting a small stretch of sand. And of |
| tourists flock to spend a few days soaking up the | | | | course, its beautiful scenery both above and below the |
| sunshine, but those looking to escape the crowds may | | | | waves can certainly be worth a look. |
| have a slightly different destination in mind. The | | | | Grenada, the Spice Island, is known for its fertile soil |
| Caribbean is often said to have something for | | | | that has helped it become one of the world's top |
| everyone, and in this case the claims are completely | | | | producers of nutmeg. Its lushness is certain to delight |
| true. Vacationers don't need to stay on popular islands | | | | travelers who enjoy taking a trip into nature and |
| like Jamaica to enjoy a slice of Caribbean life, they can | | | | French history also lends a bit of culture, though English |
| visit a number of islands that are "off the beaten path." | | | | is the official language of the island. This island also has |
| Major Caribbean destinations are filled with well-known | | | | beautiful beaches for travelers to enjoy. Another |
| spots where tourists flock from around the world, but | | | | unusual aspect of Grenada is its true nature: Grenada |
| even these islands can have some out-of-the-way | | | | is really three islands, though they are usually referred |
| areas. Still, those seeking to travel to someplace truly | | | | to by just the one name. Petit Martinique and Carriacou |
| unique can find hidden and untouched Caribbean | | | | are the two tiny islands off Grenada's coast. |
| islands to be a great choice. Islands like tiny Saba or | | | | Don't confuse this island with any other - Dominica is |
| spicy Grenada offer up their own unique style. | | | | another oft-overlooked isle. Its raw beauty has earned |
| Every island has its own personality, and even the | | | | it the nickname the "Nature Island" of the Caribbean |
| smaller Caribbean islands can offer more than just | | | | and it has remained relatively untouched over the |
| seclusion. St. Martin, for example, is the smallest shared | | | | years. Adventurous travelers can certainly find an |
| territory in the world: A little more than half of the island | | | | escape in this Eastern Caribbean island, where |
| is French (Saint Martin), while the other portion is Dutch | | | | mountainous terrain provides the ideal setting for a |
| (Sint Maarten). Spend the day enjoying the shopping | | | | variety of activities. |
| on the Dutch portion of the island, but dine in style with | | | | Though these are not your only travel options for |
| the French that evening. You'll also avoid the crowds | | | | something a little different in the Caribbean, they are |
| you'll find in better-known islands. | | | | certainly some of the most intriguing choices. Travelers |
| Saba, too, is unique. This small, rocky island is better | | | | planning a true escape to the islands can find it on |
| known for its snorkeling than its beaches. In fact, it's | | | | these and other islands, all you have to do is take a |
| said to have no beach at all, though there are a few | | | | look off the beaten track. |
| spots where vacationers heart-set on sunbathing can | | | | |