This pristine mangrove-covered private island is a gem in the crown of Belize’s natural resources. Encounter wildlife and learn about the fauna as you explore the island’s mangrove estuaries or snorkel along the reef that surrounds the island. Bask under the warm Caribbean sun on Harvest Caye’s untouched sandy beach located on its northern shores; enjoy an exhilarating day of water sports on the lagoon or simple take a stroll along the island village and marina.

Travel from this Guatemalan port city through verdant countryside to see the 8th-century stelae (upright monuments) and pyramids of World Heritage-listed Quiriguá. Visit Las Escobas Springs within the Cerro San Gil, a protected rainforest that boasts over 400 bird species. Plunge into Motagua Valley’s lush vegetation at Rio Dulce National Park, one of Guatemala’s most important ecological reserves. Take a boat ride to the 17th-century Castle of San Felipe, a fort that once protected Spanish ships transporting supplies to and from Spain and Havana. Browse the shops of nearby Puerto Barrios for locally made handicrafts, perhaps stopping for a meal of picante black beans and rice.

Whether it’s duty-free shopping or strolling the sands of famed Seven Mile Beach, this quaint capital city offers something for everyone. Explore one of the Caribbean’s finest collections of historical and scientific artifacts at the Cayman Islands National Museum. Admire the island’s oldest stone structure – and birthplace of democracy in the Cayman Islands – at the Pedro St. James National Historic Site. Take in the vibrant wetlands and gorgeous floral gardens of Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, home of endangered blue iguanas and Cayman parrots. Get a taste of one of the famous rums specially blended in Jamaica and Barbados on a rum distillery tour.

One of the Caribbean’s best-preserved historic towns, Falmouth offers a laid-back Jamaican vibe and insights into the nation’s tumultuous colonial past. During the late-18th and early-19th centuries, Falmouth was one of the busiest ports in Jamaica, with nearly 100 plantations manufacturing rum and sugar for export to Britain. A stroll through Falmouth’s historic district reveals superbly maintained Georgian mansions and small wooden houses, some featuring the gingerbread woodwork of their time. Indulge in Jamaica’s spicy jerk cuisine at a variety of food stands and restaurants near the port.