The north and south shores have scuba diving and snorkeling spots for all skill levels

Bird watching, hiking, kayaking, turtles -- this Caribbean island has it all

We asked Eric Michael, editor of Sport Diver Magazine, for tips and recommendations for the best snorkeling gear around.

A dozen Caribbean denizens and some top places to see them.

It’s hardly an exaggeration to suggest that the Caribbean region has the world’s greatest collection of superlative snorkeling sites (and sights). So grab your mask, because we’ve picked 25 of our favorites. Check out the April/May issue of Caribbean Travel + Life for even more hot spots!

Paddling a kayak over transparent Caribbean water is a rare pleasure, and though the region has no shortage of excellent tour operators and rental outfits, there’s something to be said for the joys of impromptu exploration. For that, you need to bring your own boat, and to do that, you need an inflatable. 

In the Turks and Caicos, a fair-weather water-sports enthusiast attempts stand-up paddling — and not making waves.

From snorkeling to lounging on the sand, here are our five favorite beach activities—and the best places to do them.

Day Trip: Fish Finding in Cozumel.

Flying pigs are overrated. In the Bahamas, they swim.

Attention, Caribbean reefs: Something hungry this way comes.