See a new side of the Caribbean in the latest issue of the Caribbean Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK), showcasing places that promise both beauty and adventure, but without the crowds.  

“Away from the sunbathing masses, surprises wait around every corner,” says editor Sacha Scoging. “Think secluded cays in St Vincent & the Grenadines with only flamingos for company; bath-warm waters in Dominica, where you can snorkel through volcanic bubbles; and rainforest-clad outposts in Guadeloupe, where tree frogs sing and tropical birds dart through the canopy.” 

And this desire for alternative escapes is a growing trend. According to Expedia’s Unpack ’25 report with Vrbo and Hotels.com, 63% of travellers say they’re likely to add a lesser-known spot to their next trip. 

It’s this side of the Caribbean we’re celebrating. Covering everything from the best beginner-friendly dives in off-the-radar Anguilla to top spots in which to spy some of the region’s rarest wildlife and soca-charged carnivals frequented almost solely by locals, this issue is a love letter to paths less trodden.  

But as any true traveller will tell you, it’s the people who bring a place to life. Therefore, this issue also shines a spotlight on the region’s local legends: 

• Meet the owners of a smoky jerk shack, floating rum bar and fashion boutique in Jamaica. 
• Learn the art of chocolate making with a Tobagonian family who turned tragedy into a force for good. 
• Join a beachside barbecue in Barbados, where one chef creates culinary masterpieces using invasive lionfish. 
• Discover how local champions are working to protect the Turks & Caicos’ caves and coral reefs. 

All this, plus a roundup of the Caribbean’s finest hotels and experiences to help you plan your next tropical escape.  

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