36 days in Caribbean Itinerary

The second largest city in Jamaica, Montego Bay boasts an international airport and a major cruise-line terminal, so it regularly receives a big influx of visitors to the island.

Explore hidden gems such as Nature & Wildlife Tours and Rocklands Bird Sanctuary. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Rose Hall Great House, look for gifts at Tropicana Jewelers, and kick back and relax at Doctor's Cave Beach.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Montego Bay visit planner.

Washington DC, USA to Montego Bay is an approximately 7-hour flight. Traveling from Washington DC in December, expect Montego Bay to be much warmer, temps between 87°F and 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to Nassau.

On a trip to Nassau you can immerse yourself in a dynamic city atmosphere or spend your days lazing on the soft golden sands.

Explore hidden gems such as Pink Sands Beach and Atlantis Casino. Step out of Nassau to go to Spanish Wells and see Ponderosa Shell & Gift Shop, which is approximately 3h 45 min away. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Cable Beach, have some family-friendly fun at Jetline Simulation Bahamas, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and steep yourself in history at Queen's Staircase.

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Nassau trip planning website.

You can fly from Montego Bay to Nassau in 8 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Montego Bay in December, with highs in Nassau at 82°F and lows at 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can travel to Providenciales.

The most commercialized part of the Turks and Caicos, Providenciales remains the islands' tourism heaven, boasting many resorts, hotel chains, and condominiums.

Step off the beaten path and head to Mudjin Harbor and Fishing Charters & Tours. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Long Bay Beach and Pelican Beach. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to The Bight Park, look for gifts at Flavors Of The Turks And Caicos, explore the gorgeous colors at Coral Gardens Reef, and soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

To find where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Providenciales vacation planner.

You can fly from Nassau to Providenciales in 5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Providenciales when traveling from Nassau in December, with lows around 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Bayahibe.

Located on the shore of the Caribbean Sea, the town of Bayahibe has grown from a fishing village into a bona fide tourist destination, with visitors mainly drawn to the many dive sites just off the coast.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Cueva Padre Nuestro. The adventure continues: take a memorable tour with Tours, don't miss a visit to Altos de Chavon, and race across the water with a speed boat tour.

To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Bayahibe trip itinerary builder app.

You can fly from Providenciales to Bayahibe in 6 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Providenciales to Bayahibe is 1 hour. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Providenciales in December since evenings lows in Bayahibe dip to 69°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Sosua.

A hub for scuba-diving in the area and adventures along the north coast, Sosua itineraries tend to make good use of the scenic coastline.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers and then enjoy the sand and surf at Cabarete Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Beach Alicia and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Sosua Beach.

To see where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Sosua trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Bayahibe to Sosua in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and shuttle; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Sosua can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can catch the shuttle to Las Terrenas.

Las Terrenas is a town on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic, located in the province of Samaná. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Playa Bonita and Cayo Levantado. Visit Playa Coson and Playa Moron for some beach relaxation. Change things up with a short trip to Samana's Picasso: Eusebio dominican paintings in Santa Barbara de Samana (about 52 minutes away). There's still lots to do: stroll through Punta Bonita.

For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Las Terrenas vacation planning tool.

Traveling by shuttle from Sosua to Las Terrenas takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Las Terrenas can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can go by car to Punta Cana.

In an area boasting beaches that face both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, vacations in Punta Cana have been popular with tourists since the early 1970s.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Reserva Ecologica Ojos Indigenas and Juanillo Beach. There's lots more to do: try to win big at Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana, don't miss a visit to Jesus Maestro Parish, trot along with a tour on horseback, and explore the activities along Hoyo Azul.

To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Punta Cana trip planning site.

Getting from Las Terrenas to Punta Cana by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight; or take a bus. January in Punta Cana sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 71°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can travel to Willemstad.

Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea that forms a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Step off the beaten path and head to Punda and Playa Lagun. Relax by the water at Playa Kenepa Chiki and Mambo Beach. Spend the 12th (Sat) exploring nature at Shete Boka Park. There's lots more to do: snap pictures at Queen Juliana Bridge, contemplate the waterfront views at Kleine Knip, enjoy the sand and surf at Jan Thiel Beach, and stop by Island Treasures.

For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Willemstad online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Punta Cana to Willemstad takes 7 hours. In January, daytime highs in Willemstad are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to travel to Oranjestad.

When vacationing on Aruba, don't miss taking a tour of Oranjestad, the capital of the small Caribbean island.

You'll get in some beach time at Arashi Beach and Malmok Beach. Explore hidden gems such as The Butterfly Farm and Mangel Halto Beach. Go for a jaunt from Oranjestad to San Nicolas to see Baby Beach about 32 minutes away. There's lots more to do: stop by Kay's Fine Jewelry, enjoy the sand and surf at Boca Cataavlina, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and relax in the rural setting at Aruba Ostrich Farm.

To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Oranjestad tour planner.

You can fly from Willemstad to Oranjestad in 4.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.