One of the world’s most popular travel destinations in the Caribbean. As soon as travellers set foot on the Caribbean, they’ll exchange stress and tension for heavenly bliss. In order to make sure that you have a fun and easy-going trip, it’s helpful to know some travel tips. Whether you’re travelling to St Martin or another Caribbean Island, here are the top travel tips for the Caribbean that you should know.
Hire A Local Guide
Even if you’re staying in an all-inclusive resort, hiring an excellent, local guide is highly recommended. Since private guides know the area inside and out, they’ll be able to show you some of the special sites that you’ve always want to see. In addition, a local tour guide can give you great recommendations for the best shops and restaurants in the area.
Experience The Local Food
While you’re on the Caribbean, you must taste the local food. Make it a priority to try the food at a local restaurant. St Martin is most known for its spareribs, French pastries, and codfish fritters – famously served all day at Cafe Robin, St Martin, where you may even be lucky enough to have a chat on the patio with the enigmatic Robin herself. An important thing you should do before travelling ensures that the water is safe to drink. If the water isn’t consumable, you should remember to order bottled water at the restaurant.
Try To Visit Many Islands
Caribbean islands are really close together, so it’s extremely easy to visit more than once on your vacation. If you are travelling to St Martin, you’ll be able to take a weekend trip to St Barts, Anguilla, or Saba. Just so you know, a cruise is not the only way to hit several islands on one trip. Often, you’ll be able to travel to neighbouring islands by a small boat, yacht or plane. Regardless of how you get there, you’ll love that each island has its own unique culture.
Don’t Forget To Pack Sunscreen
When you’re travelling to the Caribbean, you don’t want to be without sunscreen. The reality is that the Caribbean sun can be unbelievably hot, and sunscreen can protect you from sunburn and skin cancer. To protect marine life, make sure that your sunscreen is reef safe. Reef safe sunscreen shouldn’t contain oxybenzone, octinoxate, or octoerylene.
Be Aware That Not Everyone Speaks English
Many travellers mistakenly assume that English is the first language in the Caribbean. While some people may speak English, others speak Spanish, Dutch, or French. Before your trip to the Caribbean, be sure to research the dialect of St Martin. If you have time, try to learn some key phrases in the dialect too. Don’t sweat it if you won’t be able to learn a new language quickly, though. Thankfully, you’ll probably be able to get by by speaking English in most of the islands.
