The Bahamas

The Bahamas are a collection of 700 islands in the crystal-clear seas of the Atlantic Ocean, less than 100 miles off the coast of Florida. A lifetime of beaches are available on the 14 main islands, which act as a hub for the other islands. You may take advantage of miles of footprint-free beaches, coral diving, swimming, and sport fishing, from the pink sands of Harbour Island and Eleuthera to the desolate beaches of the Exumas and San Salvador. Go sailing or boating a little further out to the Abaco Islands, or join an Inagua ecotour.

St. Lucia

Despite being only 27 miles long, this verdant, tropical island with cliffs has a lot to offer. The breathtakingly gorgeous rainforests of St. Lucia are shielded by the island's majestic twin coastline peaks, known as "The Pitons." Explore the Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens on a nature trail, unwind on the white-sand Anse Chastanet beach, or go on a hike through an estuarine tropical jungle to see leatherback turtles. The Soufriere Volcano is the only diving volcanic crater in the entire world. Swimmable, clear seas make for excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. Whatever you decide, you'll return from your vacation in St. Lucia renewed and with memories to last a lifetime.