The 23 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2023

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 2, 2023

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caribbean islands best — The highest point on La Desirade.

La Desirade, Guadeloupe Guadeloupe remains far off the tourism map, and La Desirade is even more mysterious for most travelers: it’s a less-than-eight-square-mile island with pristine white-sand beaches, a few laid-back villages and a broad, vibrant natural reserve designation that makes this one of the most untouched destinations in the Eastern Caribbean. Accordingly, there are precious few places to stay, but you can find clean, comfortable rooms at the Hotel Oasis and a host of Airbnbs.

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