San Juan, Puerto Rico
The fortress of El Morro guards the harbor against long-gone Sir Francis Drake and his British privateers. The colorful streets of Old San Juan retain the Latin flavor of its seafaring past, when this was the heart of the Spanish Main. Sample the fiery rum made here, or indulge in an icy treat made from fresh tropical fruit and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere.

Antigua (St. John's), West Indies
With a beach for each day of the year, Antigua is a water-lover's delight. For shopping and feasting on local seafood, the capital city of St. John's offers many choices on Redcliffe Quay. Or you might motor around the coast to historic English Harbour, a superb restoration of the 18th century dockyard where Admiral Lord Nelson once ruled the British fleet.

St. Barts (Gustavia), Netherlands Antilles
St. Barthelemy, (its proper name), has a chic French style that appeals to the rich and famous. Look for the ruins of the four guardian fortresses as you stroll Gustavia's few streets. You could travel a short way to Corossol, to shop for handwoven fabrics made from fan palm fronds, or head out to one of the beaches for some fashionable relaxation.

St. Kitts (Basseterre), West Indies
This fertile isle is a land of rain forests, tropical flowers, and abundant sugar cane. After a stroll around the charming colonial streets and shops of the capital, Basseterre, tour the island or visit Brimstone Hill Fort, an impressive construction that is one of the wonders of the Caribbean world.

St. Maarten (Philipsburg), Netherlands Antilles
An island under two flags, St. Martin/St. Maarten is French and Dutch. Philipsburg is on the Dutch side and famous for its duty-free emporia and casinos. A short drive will bring you to Marigot, a charming French Colonial outpost featuring shops filled with French fashions and imported Gallic goodies, as well as beautiful beaches.

St. Martin (Marigot), French West Indies
One of the most popular Caribbean islands, St. Martin is distinguished by its peaceful colonial history. The French and Dutch have shared its lovely beaches since 1948. Marigot, the French capital, is on the northern coast, where you'll also find excellent golf and tennis facilities at Mullet Bay resort. Philipsburg, the Dutch capital, is to the south.

Belize City, Belize
Belize is an adventurer's paradise with a history that dates back more than a thousand years. Explore the ancient Mayan sites of Xunantunich or Altun-Ha. Swim, snorkel or dive and explore the second largest barrier reef in the world.

Grand Cayman (Georgetown), Cayman Islands
Survey the neatly shuttered shops for bargains, or the twisted rock formations known as "Hell." But there's nothing hellish about the white-sand heaven of Seven Mile Beach. Sample the rum distilled here and be sure to visit the world's only sea turtle farm.

Montego Bay, Jamaica
Montego Bay: visit her outstanding underwater marine park at Cornwall Beach. Explore the Chester Castle Great House set on some 200 acres, or tour Rose Hall, a restored plantation house.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica
With its swaying palms, glistening white beaches and sophisticated resorts, Ocho Rios is a favorite vacation spot. For a splendid view, visit Shaw Park Gardens, overflowing with fragrant flora and refreshing waterfalls or enjoy a refreshing trek through Dunn’s River Falls—one of the most celebrated attractions in the Caribbean.

Port Antonio, Jamaica
Lush botanical gardens, waterfalls and exotic flora trimming magnificent sand and seascapes are only a part of Port Antonio’s sensuous offerings. Located on Jamaica’s northeast coast, this resort area was the original "holiday capital" of the island attracting Bette Davis, Ginger Rogers and Errol Flynn, with many elegant villas still catering to those of fame and fortune today. Rafting on Jamaica’s Rio Grande, climbing Somerset Falls and swimming or snorkeling at the beautifully romantic Blue Lagoon are some of the highlights of a visit to Port Antonio.

Aruba (Oranjestad), Netherlands Antilles
Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an undersea garden of brilliant corals on a semi-submersible craft.

Barbados (Bridgetown), West Indies
The Bajan British accent is very distinctive, reflecting both the Scepter'd Isle and the lovely one they live on. Barbados still has lovely parish churches, great manor houses and a proper Trafalgar Square along with white-sugar beaches and waving fields of cane.

Bonaire
This untouched little Caribbean island is a true naturalist’s Eden. Spectacular underwater beauty prevails, along with white beaches and a breathtaking collection of ocean-carved rock formations. Bird watching is at its best here. You can see one of the loveliest and largest flamingo colonies in this hemisphere as well as Caribbean parakeets and Bonairean "lora". Outstanding opportunities for snorkeling and diving abound here, amid one of the Caribbean’s richest collections of marine life.

Curacao (Willemstad), Netherlands Antilles
The ship passes through a channel in the reef, into a broad, perfectly protected natural harbor. This is Willemstad, where Dutch gingerbread houses, superb shopping, excellent restaurants and bustling casinos abound. Nature buffs will love the exotic plants and tropical birdlife of Christoffel National Park. And don't forget to sample the famous Curaçao liqueur, still made here.

Grenada (St. George's), West Indies
Called the "Spice Island" for its abundance of cinnamon and nutmeg, still sold at the waterfront market, Grenada is spicy in many other ways. St. George's has historic buildings in brick and mellow stone, and one of the loveliest harbors in the Caribbean. The coastline is full of secluded coves, while the mountainous interior is rich in rainforests and frothy rivers.

Martinique (Fort-de-France)
Paradise with a distinct French accent, Martinique offers you delicious Creole cooking and Parisian fashions in the capital of Fort-de-France. Take an excursion to see the lilies at Balata Gardens, or simply behold the lush floral magnificence throughout the island.

Mayreau, Grenadines
Tossed like a tiny emerald among the Grenadines' 100 islands is Mayreau. In this idyllic spot there are no cars, just one tiny village and one resort, hidden away in the palms.

St. Lucia (Castries & Soufriere)
St. Lucia is one of the most scenic volcanic islands in the Caribbean. By helicopter, fly over beautiful Castries Harbor and Les Pitons, St. Lucia's dramatic twin volcanic peaks. By motor coach, venture to the edge of Soufriere's great crater, the world’s only drive-in volcano. Or by foot, stroll through lovely Port Seraphine.

Trinidad (Port of Spain), West Indies
Steel drums and calypso were born here. Nature lovers will delight in the Asa Wright Nature Center and the Caroni Bird Sanctuary, two of the Caribbean's best known conservation centers.

St. John (Cruz Bay), U.S. Virgin Islands
The yacht-filled harbor of Cruz Bay hugs a tiny strip of land between the mountains and the sea. This is your entree to the pristine island sanctuary of tiny St. John, the most beautiful of the Virgin Islands, surrounded by some of the most spectacular aquamarine waters in the Caribbean.

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
St. Croix is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands and home to Carambola Golf Club, a world famous championship golf course. Old plantation windmills dot the landscape, and the island’s Dutch heritage can be found in the towns of Christiansted and Frederiksted.

St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie), U.S. Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie is the Danish-flavored capital where it's fun to stroll and shop, especially if you're a U.S. citizen with double duty-free allowances. Hop a ferry to the nearby island of St. John, to snorkel or walk the nature trails, or head over to Magens Bay resort, listed as one of the world's most beautiful beaches.

Tortola (Road Town), British Virgin Islands
Tortola, the tiny island that starts the long crescent of the Lesser Antilles, is a fragment of Britain, complete with right-hand drive automobiles, High Teas and soft-spoken graciousness to visitors. Wander through genteel, laid-back Road Town, then select one of the marvelous beaches, and enjoy the most un-British eternal sunshine.

Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Two outstanding sights highlight this port of call. First is "The Baths." Unique in all the Caribbean, this natural wonder consists of giant boulders that form labyrinthine caves and clear, salt-water pools illuminated by the rays of the sun. Second is Gorda Sound, a protected anchorage known the world over by seasoned yachtsmen.

Hamilton, Bermuda
The neatly maintained vintage shops of Front Street are at your doorstep when you dock at Hamilton. British influences have blended comfortably with casual island style. Explore the town, including the Royal Yacht Club and the Historical Museum, or take a drive around the island to the Botanical Gardens and St. George's, the old capital with its 18th-century Town Hall and cobblestone lanes.

Eleuthera Island, Bahamas
Famous for its rosy-pink beaches, sickle-shaped Eleuthera is long and lean. Stunning new resorts have sprung up around little towns like Spanish Wells and Rock Sound, with golf courses and modern facilities. But, the villages retain their charm, and natural attractions like Boiling Hole and Glass Window are a treat. Or, browse the Straw Market in Governor's Harbour.