1. Anguilla
Anguilla is one of the favorite vacation spots for actor Kevin Bacon, so visiting will definitely improve your standings in the six degrees game! The island boasts a few luxury resorts, but importantly you won’t have to contend with the cruise ships tourists hopping on and off all the time.
2. Sint Eustasius, Dutch Caribbean
A Dutch-owned jewel, this little island is just five miles long and two miles wide, boasting a population of around 3000. It has a much more quaint, old-fashioned vibe than some of the best Caribbean islands, and it really showcases the colonial Dutch atmosphere.
3. Cayman Brac
This is the lesser known little sister of the more popular Grand Cayman. The locals say that this is where you can find the true Caymanian culture. Tourism isn’t big there, so if you are looking for an authentic Caribbean experience, this is one the to choose.
4. Carriacou, Grenadines
If you’re looking for sleepy and unspoiled, then look no further than Carriacou. It’s home to just 8000 people and is characterized by sandy beaches and glorious wooded hills. It’s the kind of place where you can literally forget that any other place or lifestyle exists on earth!
5. Iles De Saintes
This is part of the French Antillies in the Guadeloupe Islands, and was originally inhabited by French fisherman. You will find tranquillity here because the main large cruise ships don’t include it as a stop on their Caribbean tours. It is filled with all of the authentic island charm that you are looking for.
6. Saba, Dutch Caribbean
This place is just a 12-minute flight from the more popular Sint Maarten, and it’s a five square mile forested paradise that seems to be mostly unbothered by the swaths of tourists that flock to the region. But there are no beaches! This is one of the best Caribbean islands to escape the crowds and is ideal for people who are looking to enjoy some chilling, hiking, and diving!
7. Bequia
The second largest island in the state of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Bequia is often overshadowed by the capital St Vincent. Because of this, the island enjoys a much slower rate of tourism and you will often find that you have entire stretched of sandy beach completely to yourself! Importantly, the island has managed to preserve a lot of its original cultural identity.