St. Lucia

Unspoiled, lush St. Lucia's fan base is growing. Some of its visitors are music fans who enjoy the springtime St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, while others are adrenaline junkies who test their limits by climbing The Pitons or zip-lining through the Chassin region's rain forest. Others are honeymooners relaxing on one of the island's chalky beaches or hunkering down in one of the island's isolated resorts.

But what if you're not in any of these categories? Don't worry: St. Lucia refuses to be classified as a specific type of Caribbean vacation. Furthermore, you do not need to spend a lot of money (its reputation as a luxurious hideout is only somewhat warranted). You'll have to visit experience some of the island's indescribable charms. Begin your mornings with an orange-tinted Soufrière sunrise, and end your evenings with a "jump-up" (or dance party) along Gros Islet.