Other terms you'll hear used when describing locations in the Caribbean include the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, the Windward Islands, and the Leeward Islands. If you're cruising, it's helpful to know what is meant by the Eastern Caribbean versus the Western Caribbean.
As you can see from the map, the Bahamas and Bermuda aren't actually in the Caribbean - but parts of the coast of Colombia and Venezuela are.Īlso, flight times (and airfares) can vary widely depending on how far south you are heading, which is an important point to ponder as you budget your time and money. Barbados also puts you outside of hurricane territory, and in fact, hasn't seen a hurricane in about 20 years. Unlike most of the tropical Caribbean with its palm trees and lush foliage, for example, Aruba and Curacao are desert islands on the other hand, their southerly position also keeps them outside of the hurricane zone. Sure, the weather in much of the Caribbean is pretty similar, but there are some regional differences you should be aware of.
If you're planning a trip to the Caribbean, it helps to know where you are going.
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