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title: "Top three Caribbean beach holiday destinations"
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# Top three Caribbean beach holiday destinations

> The Caribbean archipelago of over 7,000 islands offers tropical rainforests, white sand beaches, coral reefs, and vibrant cultures, making it one of the world's most celebrated beach holiday regions. This article highlights three standout destinations: Barbados, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands.

## What to see
- **Bridgetown, Barbados** — Colonial capital good for shopping, sampling local food, and experiencing Barbadian culture.
- **Havana and regional towns, Cuba** — Colourful, picturesque cities with beautiful historic architecture and classic cars that evoke a sense of stepping back in time.
- **Cayman Islands coastline** — Relatively undeveloped islands that offer a strong sense of escapism and remoteness.

## What to do
- **Scuba diving, Barbados** — Barrier reefs and numerous wrecks where divers can swim alongside turtles, dolphins, and colourful fish.
- **Watersports, Barbados** — The southern coast offers enough wind for sailing, kite surfing, and windsurfing.
- **Hiking and mountain biking, Barbados** — The forested and rocky interior is well suited to both activities.
- **Scuba diving, Cayman Islands** — Rated among the best diving destinations in the Caribbean and the world.
- **Beach holidays with children, Cuba** — Much of the coastline is sheltered by small offshore islands, making it calm and suitable for families.

## Good to know
The Cayman Islands are noted as hard to reach but the article states the journey is worthwhile. Cuba's communist history gives it a distinctly Latin American feel that sets it apart from other Caribbean islands.