Eyeing a warm-weather island getaway this winter?
Travelers from around the world have spoken and the Caribbean is hot, hot, hot, based on the percentage growth in bookings from last year.* Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands, the walkable capital city known for its shopping district and historic sites, has seen a whopping 600 percent increase. San Juan, Puerto Rico, with its vibrant nightlife, isn’t far behind with a 400 percent jump. And rounding out the top three is tropical Georgetown, Grand Cayman, with a 100 percent increase.
The above cities have seen tremendous growth, and these top ten trending Caribbean destinations have surfaced as must-visit locals for travelers looking to explore an entire island, based on bookings from last year.*
1. U.S. Virgin Islands
2. Puerto Rico
3. Cayman Islands
4. Antigua and Barbuda
5. Grenada
6. Bahamas
7. Jamaica
8. Martinique
9. Bonaire
10. St. Lucia
Can’t decide where to stay? Below are the most wish listed homes in these Caribbean destinations, featuring accommodations at all price points with amenities to satisfy every traveler.
Puerto Rico
Jamaica
Dominican Republic
Bahamas
Aruba
Barbados
Martinique
Cayman Islands
Guadeloupe
*Based on internal Airbnb data as of September 2018 measuring future guest bookings for November 2018-March 2019 in the Caribbean (destinations with a minimum of 100 guest arrivals) compared to future guest bookings last year for the same time period and parameters.
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