The Caribbean is a hot spot for travelers because of its beautiful weather, chill vibes, and delicious food. Although the Caribbean Sea is made up of 7,000 islands, there are only a few frequented by tourists.

Visiting all of the Caribbean islands is a challenge in itself, but you can achieve visiting lesser-known areas while island hopping.

If you want to experience the Caribbean like never before, try doing these 20 things.

Whale-Watching

Dominican Republic

Did you know that the Dominican Republic has the largest whale-watching industry in the Caribbean? Head to Samaná and you’ll be able to take whale-watching tours to Silver and Navidad Banks.

Visit during December through March for a chance to sight over 200 humpback whales during their migration from Canada, Iceland, Greenland, and North America.

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Swim With Pigs

Bahamas

Head to The Exuma Cays for a chance to visit Pig Beach. There are about 20 pigs and piglets for you to swim with!

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Meet my buddy Freddy the Piggy 🐷 🐷 #withjennaaroundtheworld #view #landscape #exuma #exumapigs

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Underwater Gallery Hopping

Grenada

Moliniere Point in Grenada has over 60 statues that can be observed while snorkeling. Only a 10-minute ride from Grand Anse beach, this underwater sculpture park is certainly a sight to see.

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Easily the coolest sculpture park I've ever seen! #grenada #underwatersculpture

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Friday Fish Fry

St. Lucia

Although St. Lucia is a quiet island, it comes alive on Fridays. Head to Anse La Rate to experience live music, people dancing and deliciously fresh lobster, tuna, crab and snapper.

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Feel the vibe at the Friday night fish fry! We soak up the party atmosphere at the famous fish fry in Gros Islet, St Lucia on this week’s #ainsleyscaribbeankitchen – great food, music and a fantastic crowd! 👍🏾 #ainsleyharriott #caribbeanfood #fishfry #stlucia #behindthescenes #onlocationwithainsley #feelthevibe

A post shared by Ainsley Harriott (@ainsleyfoods) on Feb 27, 2019 at 11:53am PST

Whine Up During Carnival

Trinidad & Tobago

Trinidad is the home of Carnival, where each year, thousands of people dance through the streets wearing exquisite costumes. Carnival in Trinidad is known to be the “biggest party on Earth.”

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For our monday blues!!! #yumavibe #trinidadcarnival #carnivalparadise #carnivaltuesday2019 #prettygyal #carnivalwoman #carnivalcostume #socadrome #devinathphotography @achsahhenry @yumavibe

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Swim In Hot Springs

Dominica

Morne Trois Pitons in Dominica houses five volcanoes and hot springs. You can hike the Waitukubuli National Trail and then relax in one of the open-air mud pools and hot sulfur springs.

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Boiling Lake is aptly named because the water literally boils, the water temperature reaches 92 degrees celsius or 197 degrees fahrenheit. The lake rests in a volcanic crater and is constantly getting hotter even when the temperature decreases. Swimming is of course strictly forbidden . . #flightbae_uk #dominica #boilinglake #volcaniccrater #discoverdominica #hottemperature #dominicarepublic #awesomelandscape #nature #naturephotography #picoftheday #perfecttripz #explore_landscapes #naturesbeauty #adventurewaits #exploretheworld #volcaniclandscape #photooftheday #globalcapture #trecking #lakesphotography #lovefortravel #travelaroundtheworld #travel_explore #lava

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Off-Roading

Aruba

Arikok National Park takes up about 20 percent of Aruba. You can experience the park in its entirety on an ATV. While riding, you can stop off to get a close look at caves, rock formations, and rock drawings.

Snorkeling

The Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands has an abundance of tropical fish, colorful reefs and snorkel sites. Even if you’re a beginning swimmer, you can snorkel in the shallow waters at Stingray City. You can also snorkel at Sports Beach and Seven Mile Beaches Cemetery Beach.

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Thank you for coming out with us! #stingraycitycaymanislands

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Hiking

Guadeloupe

Head to Basse-Terre to experience the 54 acres of waterfalls and forests at Guadeloupe National Park. There are about 200 miles of trails to hike where you can see the Soufrière volcano, the tallest peak in the Lesser Antilles.

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Seas the day 🌊 (Especially when you are spending it in the Guadeloupe Islands!) Do you prefer hiking or just relaxing on the beach? Tell us in the comments! 💬 @keenn___ #guadeloupe #guadeloupeislands #visitguadeloupe

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Sip On Rum Swizzles

Bermuda

Rum swizzles are the national drink of Bermuda and were first served in 1932 at Swizzle Inn. Today, the establishment is the oldest pub on the island.

The cocktail is made with Gosling’s Rum, a variety of citrus juices, Angostura bitters, and spices. It can be found at almost every bar in Bermuda.

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First rum swizzle of the week. #bermuda

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Scuba Dive

Saba

Saba is home to 26 dive sites, 150 marine different marine species, and undersea lava fields. You can access the island by taking a 15-minute flight from St.Martin/St. Maarten.

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Did you know that Saba has Really Deep dive sites? Sea mounts or pinnacles, they are rising up from the bottom of the sea till about 100ft or 30m depht .. COME AND EXPLORE THE WATERS OF THE UNSPOILED QUEEN WITH US!! #sabadivers #welovesharks #welovescuba #scubadiving #padi #visitsaba #diving #sabamarinepark #ocean #sharks #caribbeanreefshark #dutchantilles #dutchcaribbean

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Swim With Sea Turtles

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Visit the Tobago Cays Marine Park in Southern Grenadines for a chance to snorkel with green and hawksbill turtles. The Baradal Turtle Sanctuary is the perfect place to swim with turtles because they are all protected.

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Parasail

Turks and Caicos

Take in the beauty of Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos from above. You may even be able to see dolphins while parasailing!

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Have you been parasailing yet? Get a bird's eye view of Provo high in the sky! #providenciales #turksandcaicos #gracebaybeach #provo #parasail

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Treasure Hunt

St. Eustatius

St. Eustatius has been nicknamed “The Caribbean’s Hidden Treasure” for a reason. The water surrounding the island houses sunken ships. Try to spot glass blue beads in the sand — they date back to the 17th century and were once the local currency, used to trade for cotton, rum, slaves and tobacco.

Go Kayaking

Bonaire

Take a glass-bottom kayak and make your way through Lac Bay’s mangrove forest. You’ll be able to stop for snorkeling and see clear waters, vibrant fish and black coral.

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𝙆𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 – This will be your view while kayaking in the mangroves in Lac Bay! The mangroves create a wonderful set of tunnels in which to see beautiful wildlife. #BonaireValues #BonaireIs #Bonaire247 #Bonaire

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Soak In The Sun

Anguilla

Anguilla, located north of St. Martin is home to 33 white-sand beaches. Most of the beaches on this island are ranked as one of the world’s 10 best. Sunbath at Shoal Bay Beach or Rendezvous Bay for complete relaxation.

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Ever wonder what ten luxurious days in Anguilla look like? Wonder no longer. ⁣ ⁣ @tellthetruthteq visited over the summer and vlogged her entire experience from check-in to check-out. ⁣ ⁣ See if you can make it the entire video without booking a plane ticket. Link in bio ⤴️ ⁣ ⁣ 📸 : tellthetruthteq, @fsanguilla, @belmondcapjuluca

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Sailing

The Virgin Islands

Sailing both the U.S. and British Virgin Islands is a great way to observe over one hundred untouched islands. Also, it’s super easy because the islands are located within a 50-nautical-mile radius.

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Long Weekend Ahead! On Saturday we’re going on a day sail to St. John. On Sunday, sunset happy hour at Sunset Grille. And on Monday, we’re celebrating our #Veterans on Magen’s Bay with a beach day picnic! Fresh fish on the grill and #Cruzan rum in our cups.

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Restaurant Hop

St. Maarten

St. Maarten may be only 37 square miles, but it is home to over 400 restaurants. From low-fare eateries to fine dining — St. Martin has plenty of dining options.

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No visit to the island is complete without a taste of some mouthwatering Caribbean barbecue! A local favorite is grabbing an order of ribs when visiting Mullet Bay Beach. #VacationStMaarten #VacationSXM #TheFriendlyIsland #bbq #foodie #Caribbean #islandlife #food #StMaarten 📷: @wolfflarissa

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Get A History Lesson

Puerto Rico

Visiting San Juan is ideal if you enjoy learning about the history of a city or country while traveling. The historic district of San Juan has two 500-year-old forts and is lined with cobblestone streets.

Casa Blanca Museum is the perfect place to see artifacts and read about Puerto Rico’s history.

Go Shopping

St. Thomas

St. Thomas is perfect for boutique shopping and finding cool souvenirs at the craft market. Head to Main Street in Charlotte Amalie for awesome duty-free shopping.

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