Antigua & Barbuda

Antigua's most famous attraction is the world's only Georgian-era dockyard still in use, a treasure trove for history buffs and nautical nuts alike. — Fodor's

The closest beach to St John's is a fairly thin strip of golden sand fringed by calm waters and busy resorts with bars, restaurants and water-sports facilities. — Lonely Planet

The ruins of one of the island's first sugar plantations, founded in 1650, reveal what an impressive pile once stood here. — Frommer's

Home to the sanctuary and (historically) around 5,000 frigate birds...tours are readily available to view these black beauties, as well as 180 other species of birds. — Fodor's

This ½-mile (1-km) beige ribbon on the southwest coast has stunning views of Montserrat. — Fodor's

An often unoccupied stretch of bone-white sand, this beach is still rebuilding after years of hurricane erosion, with just enough palms left for shelter. — Fodor's

Exhibits interpret the nation's history, from its geological birth to its political independence in 1981. There are fossil and coral remains from some 34 million years ago. — Fodor's

Just past Five Islands Village, this sugary beach is backed by palm trees and gets both surfing waves and serene waters perfect for swimming, all wrapped up in one gorgeous turquoise package. — Lonely Planet

Just south of Jolly Harbour on the island's west coast, you'll find the serene waters and soft sand of Valley Church. — U.S. News & World Report

Water the color of Blue Curacao laps this undeveloped, shadeless white crescent in the remote southeast. — Lonely Planet