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The 9 Best Kept Secrets of the Caribbean

By Editorial Team   28 October 2014

This winter why not journey somewhere new on your Caribbean charter vacation? YachtCharterFleet reveal the best islands for first-class relaxation away from the crowds.

view of beach from hillside in nevis on a nevis luxury yacht charter

1. Nevis

Only a short journey from St Kitts, the people of Nevis enjoy have captivating way of life. Offering the best of both worlds, beach-dwellers should head to Pinney’s to enjoy a long, sandy beach, and the more adventurous can challenge themselves with Nevis Peak, the island’s dormant volcano.

Old-fashioned towns such as capital Charlestown and its sophisticated plantation-house buildings have a traditional charm, with features from the 17th and 18th century excellently maintained over the years. Establishments such as the Montpelier Plantation you will wander past on a St Kitts and Nevis yacht charter, take you back to a past era on the island, whilst also providing all the luxuries of modern times. 

seeing bright buildings and yachts and harbour island shore on our bahamas luxury yacht charter

2. Harbour Island, The Bahamas

The variety a Bahamas yacht charter offers is one of the reasons it is one of the most popular Caribbean charter destinations in the world. Travel to the Out Islands for tranquillity whilst relaxing on the most beautiful white-sand beaches, surrounded by aqua blue waters, sampling a freshly-made conch salad or admiring the brightly-coloured buildings of this Caribbean paradise.  Harbour Island in particularly is ideal for peace and quiet, with Pink Sands beach an irresistible option for a day on your Bahamas charter itinerary,  made from powdered coral. Dunmore Town nearby is a chic spot for checking out the local art scene and charming cafes past the white picket fences and traditional homes of locals.

at the beach in baracoa on our cuba luxury yacht charter

3. Baracoa, Cuba

Delve below Cuba’s tourist-friendly surface and Cuba has many secluded spots which offer the perfect private retreat from everyday life. None can compete with Baracoa, found at the far eastern end of the island, and the island’s oldest settlement.  Discover quiet golden beaches and streets lined with brightly-coloured clapboard homes and quaint cafés serving up irresistible mugs of drinking chocolate, made from locally-sourced cocoa. Mount El Yunque and the surrounding emerald-green hillsides paint a picture-perfect background to your visit, covered with lush banana, coconut and cocoa groves.

our view from the top of the mountain on our Montserrat luxury yacht charter vacation

4. Montserrat

Life in Montserrat is focused in the north of the country, due to the past activity of Soufrière Hills Volcano – but travellers should not be deterred, a Monserrat yacht charter offers a unrivalled blend of striking viewpoints, exotic wildlife and diving opportunities. With a superyacht equipped with all the state-of-the-art diving and snorkelling gear you could wish for, all those on a charter vacation have to worry about is spotting the country’s rare national bird, the yellow-chested Montserrat oriole as you enjoy the island’s relaxed pace of life.

swinging into the waterfall pool in port antonia on our jamaica luxury yacht charter

5. Port Antonio, Jamaica

At Jamaica’s north-east corner, thick jungle-coated hillsides meet unspoiled beaches to offer unrivalled natural beauty. Frenchman’s Cove is a particular highlight, with waterfalls and pools and river rafting at Rio Grande on offer, a Jamaica yacht charter is an attractive option. Sample delicious Jamaican cuisine served up by locals at “Jerk centres” in the day, before heading to Port Antonio – the destination of choice for stars of the 1950s and 1960s – the area is quickly establishing itself as a chic hideaway for visitors to the island.

visiting our favourite beach on our Anguilla luxury yacht charter

6. Anguilla

A possible contender for the finest beaches in the Caribbean, the island has 33 to its name. Even the powder-soft sands of hotspots of Rendezvous Bay and Shoal Bay East are quiet to visit. Nearby restaurant offer delicious fine cuisine and 5-star hangouts along the coast make an Anguilla yacht charter the complete package. Anguilla may be the destination of choice at winter, but the atmosphere is always relaxed.

visiting a beautiful east coast beach on our luxury yacht charter in barbados

7. East Coast Barbados

Avoid the hustle and bustle of Barbados’s west and south coasts and head to the eastern shore to find your own private paradise. Swaying palm trees, quaint local villages and unoccupied beaches await you here. Swimming may not be advisable at places like Bathsheba, but the sheer beauty of the scene of the rocky coast - carefully carved by the sea over the years – and big waves (particularly popular with surfers) are enough to make it a must-add to your charter itinerary. For serenity on your Barbados yacht charter vacation, the captivating Andromeda Botanic Gardens are also a real treat, bursting with shrubberies and a lake scene to rival the best Monet painting.

spectacular view of island of grenada from hill on our grenada luxury yacht charter vacation

8. Northern Grenada

Head north, rather than to the southwest, on your next Grenada yacht charter for an enchanting blend of local culture and rustic beaches. Any good charter itinerary will include a visit to Belmont Estate, the rock pools of Bathway beach and one of the oldest rum distilleries in the Caribbean – the River Antoine Rum Distillery. 

waterfall we came across whilst hiking on our Dominica luxury yacht charter

9. Dominica

A Dominica yacht charter is for the intrepid travellers – the islands is a hiker and nature-lover’s paradise. An enchanting landscape of emerald-green mountains, covered with thick rainforest awaits you here, with 300 miles of trails to navigate your way through the forest to choose from. For a real challenge most head to ‘Boiling Lake,’ once a fumarole. 

A family charter vacation of tubing down rivers, bathing at the base of epic waterfalls, watching majestic sperm whales off the coast and using your superyacht’s snorkelling gear at the geothermal springs of Champagne Reef are all within your reach on a yacht charter in Dominica Island.

To plan the perfect winter charter vacation in any one of these destinations, contact your preferred charter broker to start planning an itinerary. View all luxury yachts for charter in the Caribbean to find the ideal superyacht to charter for your travels. 

 
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