Nine Caribbean Rum Punch Islands

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - June 5, 2015

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By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
CJ Travel Editor

We call them “rum punch islands.” You can call them pocket-sized paradises where there’s absolutely nothing to distract from your Caribbean priorities: chilling at the bar; soaking up the sun; grazing on some good food; and having a great time. Here are some of our favorite diminutive destinations to eat, drink and be merry. They’re islands with more beach bars than people (and sometimes the beach bars are the islands).

Sandy Island, Anguilla

Hop aboard Happiness, Joy or Bliss (the trio of boats that take you to Sandy from Sandy Ground pier) and spend an afternoon swinging in a hammock while being serenaded by the “Wind and Waves band – ” preferably with JoJo’s Mount Gay-and-Malibu rum punch in your hand.

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