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 Rose Hall Great House and Rocklands Bird Sanctuary. Spend the 17th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's more to do: look for gifts at Tropicana Jewelers and kick back and relax at Doctor's Cave Beach.

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Washington DC, USA to Montego Bay is an approximately 6.5- hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or fly. Traveling from Washington DC in December, expect Montego Bay to be much warmer, temps between 87°F and 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to 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 Cable Beach. Step out of Nassau to go to Spanish Wells and see Ponderosa Shell & Gift Shop, which is approximately 3h 45 min away. There's lots more to do: head off the coast to Blue Lagoon Island, stop by Craft Cottage Bahamas, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Marine Habitat at Atlantis.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Montego Bay to Nassau in 5.5 hours. In December, Nassau is little chillier than Montego Bay - with highs of 82°F and lows of 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to 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 Long Bay Beach and Pelican Beach. Go for a jaunt from Providenciales to Middle Caicos to see Mudjin Harbor about 3h 30 min away. There's much more to do: make a trip to The Bight Park, find your balance on the water with categoryPhrases.alias.some_of_the_best_stand_up_paddleboarding_in_the_area, look for gifts at Flavors Of The Turks And Caicos, and see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

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You can fly from Nassau to Providenciales in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Nassau in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Providenciales, with lows of 75°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can 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 Altos de Chavon and Cueva Padre Nuestro. Next up on the itinerary: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take a memorable tour with Tours, and get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

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You can do a combination of flight and shuttle from Providenciales to Bayahibe in 3.5 hours. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Providenciales in December since evenings lows in Bayahibe dip to 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive 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.

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You can drive from Bayahibe to Sosua in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi, 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 Playa Moron. Visit Cayo Levantado and Punta Bonita 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 Playa Coson Beach.

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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 travel 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 Juanillo Beach and Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Reserva Ecologica Ojos Indigenas, don't miss a visit to Jesus Maestro Parish, trot along with a tour on horseback, and explore the activities along Hoyo Azul.

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Getting from Las Terrenas to Punta Cana by combination of car and flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; 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. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Jan Thiel Beach, look for gifts at Island Treasures, visit Riffort Village, and explore the world behind art at Kura Hulanda Museum.

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You can do a combination of car, shuttle, and flight from Punta Cana to Willemstad in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle and flight; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in January, and nighttime lows around 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time 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 Mangel Halto Beach. Explore hidden gems such as The Butterfly Farm and Boca Cataavlina. Go for a jaunt from Oranjestad to San Nicolas to see Baby Beach about 32 minutes away. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Malmok Beach, explore the striking landscape at Natural Pool, stop by The Arubian Taste, and discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Willemstad to Oranjestad in 2 hours. In January, daytime highs in Oranjestad are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 76°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.