When it comes to a diver’s paradise, it’s hard to top Bonaire. You’re also a quick footpath walk from one of the main beaches on the island. You’ll score rustic rooms and just enough amenities to keep things officially modern. While there are far prettier beaches on Isla Mucura, Punta Faro has a charming, unplugged vibe that feels just right for paradise. Our Hotel Pick on Isla Mucura: Punta Faro In case you’re wondering what there is to do on Isla Mucura, the answer is nothing. However, the lack of large-scale development keeps Isla Mucura feeling lightyears away from the rest of the Caribbean. You’ll need reservations at any of its few hotels well in advance. You’ll also have to get here by boat, as there is no airport or nearby islands with airports. Footpaths lead through the lush jungle to its small handful of hotels, tiny villages, and picture-perfect beaches. Situated off Colombia’s northwest coast and near the slightly larger San Bernardo Island, Isla Mucura is the kind of place where you won’t even find official roads. There aren’t too many Caribbean islands that really take you off the beaten path left out there. Your Hotel Pick In Vieques: Blue Horizon Boutique Resort A must-see sight is the island’s famous bioluminescent bay which appears to glow in the dark at night. Instead, you come here to relax and unwind, and take in its natural beauty. The island has no chain restaurants, golf courses, or built-up tourist attractions. Ok - you’ll be rubbing elbows with other tourists in the bars of Esperanza - but still, Punta Cana and San Juan this is not. That boutique-only ethos means that everything from restaurants to beaches all feel somewhat like they’re yours and yours alone. These days, the island is free of major resorts (the W Retreat that once called Vieques home has not reopened after the hurricane). Ravaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, there was a time when it wasn’t clear if Vieques would or could recover. While Vieques is hardly a secret, it’s on our list because - well - Vieques has been through hell and come out the other side looking as beautiful as ever. Grounds at the Blue Horizon Boutique Resort/Oyster
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