These Caribbean islands are lined with gorgeous beaches, dancing with Indian influence, and ready to welcome visitors into their unique culture. Each island has its own feel though, and, despite their many similarities, its worth knowing a bit about what makes them different before you choose one.

Tobago is made for tourism. Resorts and guesthouses abound, as do beachside bars. But it has a more casual feel than many locations made for the resort crowd. Locals are still here, too, and hanging out in the beachside bars drinking rum elbow to elbow with visitors. While the tourism industry is established here, it

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