To help you narrow down your options, we've pulled together a list of the best Caribbean islands, from Aruba to Barbados. Barbados. Located in the West Indies, Barbados has a little bit of everything: beaches, history and culture, and some of the best surfing in the world.

Understanding the Context

The Caribbean (also known as the West Indies) is a region of the Americas consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands, and the surrounding coasts. The region is located southeast of North America, east of Central America, and to the northwest of South America.