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The 18 Best Islands to Visit in the Caribbean in 2018

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 25, 2018
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The Caribbean is back and better than ever. That means it’s time to rediscover the region, returning to your favorite spots and exploring uncharted destinations. We’ve hand crafted an enticing mix of famous and off-the-radar destinations, giving you our favorite places in the Caribbean to check out in 2018. Where will you be going in 2018? Tell us below in the comments section. But what are you waiting for? Start planning your next Caribbean getaway.

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#1 Antigua Yes, this beach-heavy paradise is back and ready for you, with a truly wonderful, diverse hotel product, led by the Caribbean’s greatest concentration of unique, authentic all-inclusives, from the famous Galley Bay to the adults-only Pineapple Beach Club. It’s good a beach destination as there is in the Caribbean right now. And it’s just begging to be discovered.

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