Pleasant sandy shorelines and inviting azure seas are constant delights throughout this 2-week exploration of the Caribbean’s Windward islands. Reinvigorate your summer beach wardrobe with custom matching accessories amid Charlotte Amalie’s fashionable and eclectic St. Thomas boutiques. Ride light breezes aboard a sleek catamaran off Gustavia to uncrowded snorkeling sanctuaries inhabited by vibrant reef fish in St. Barthelemy’s Colombier Bay. Kayak along Montserrat’s lush, tropical coastline to cool caves inhabited by docile fruit bats. Cook up traditional and savory Caribbean dishes in delicious Dominican flavors at an inviting, open-air family kitchen near Roseau. Lace up your shoes and hike through the gently rolling Cas En Bas hills above Pigeon Island’s northeast beaches, amid roaming wild horses, colorful St. Lucia parrots and countless migratory seabirds. Embark on a delectable tasting tour of a Grenada rum distillery and sample sweet local jams and nutmeg syrup outside St. George’s.

The imposing façade of El Morro fortress is just one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in San Juan. Admire the colorful colonial buildings from your casually elegant ship, docked right in the heart of Old San Juan.

St. Thomas has something for everyone who loves the outdoors.  Magen’s Bay, the island’s most popular beach with its heart-shaped protected bay, the incomparable view of the Caribbean found climbing the famous 99 steps of Charlotte Amalie, world-famous Mahogany Run Golf Course, the Skyride that soars 700 feet above the city, and snorkeling and sailing, Sightsee the St. Thomas Synagogue, built in 1833, Fort Christian, built in 1680, Blackbeard’s Castle, a 1679 watchtower, and the childhood home of French Impressionist Camille Pissarro, now an art gallery.

Affectionately known as St. Barts, the Caribbean’s most chic island adds a French flair to Riviera-like beaches and duty-free boutiques. Walk past gingerbread cottages in search of celebrities, shop for designer fashions, or sip the island’s signature ti punch as kite surfers fly by.

With Georgian architecture situated against an irresistible backdrop of emerald green hills, Basseterre is one of the loveliest of the Caribbean’s small capitals. Beyond town, more than a quarter of St. Kitts has been set aside as Brimstone Hill Fortress national Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Get ready for a full day with plenty to do. Snorkel alongside brilliant parrot fish in the bubbly waters of Champagne Beach. Take a break to enjoy more than 150 species of plants and brilliant red-necked Jaco parrots at the botanical gardens. If you’re up for an optional hike, don’t miss Boiling Lake and the Valley of Desolation at Dominica’s Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The UNESCO site Pitons’ with their two majestic volcanic peaks and 24 miles of vibrant coral reef welcome you to St. Lucia. Nearby Pigeon Island National Park features impressive ruins of English forts, archaeological relics of Arawak Indians, and splendid beaches.

Inhale the intoxicating aroma of the “Isle of Spice” as your eyes feast on what is widely claimed to be the most beautiful city in the Caribbean. Spend the day on 2-mile-long Grand Anse beach, and before you go, a taste of nutmeg ice cream is a must.

Jolly old England comes to life in the city and its garrison, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Further afield, you’ll find historic sugar plantations and the fairyland magic of Harrison’s Cave.

Listen for the sound of a conch announcing the return of the fishing boats. Bobbing next to us are flotillas of pelicans – hinting at the excellent snorkeling waiting for you here and in neighboring Pirate’s Bay.

With fewer than 300 inhabitants and miles of secluded beaches, it's easy to feel as if you're on your own private island. Saline Bay is a delightful anchorage that separates the Caribbean from the Atlantic - and a perfect place to play with some of the toys from the Watersports Platform.

Nestled in the shadows of the UNESCO Pitons, Soufriere represents the heart and soul of St. Lucia. The tiny town center is full of street vendors and stores and some of the best resorts on the island can be found here. Nearby are secluded waterfalls and the waters here boast some of the best diving around. Sights to see include the Edmund Rainforest Trail, fond Doux Holiday plantation, Robot Estate and the Gros Piton Nature Trail.

Inhale the intoxicating aroma of the “Isle of Spice” as your eyes feast on what is widely claimed to be the most beautiful city in the Caribbean. Spend the day on 2-mile-long Grand Anse beach, and before you go, a taste of nutmeg ice cream is a must.

Savor the pastel colors of the historic UNESCO site Old Town and the way the elaborate Dutch gables cut baroque curlicues from the sky. It’s the perfect appetizer for a day of watersports or an adventure below ground at the magical Hato Caves—filled with eerie limestone formations and ancient petroglyphs.

Known for having some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, this Dutch port makes it easy to just … take it easy. Walk through town to choose your favorite carved wooden door, or spend the day like the Arubans do playing dominos at a beachside table.