Bridgetown – Pointe-à-Pitre · 21–28 December 2027

If you are looking for a sunny, dreamy Caribbean bay, the options are nearly endless in the northeast of Tobago. As soon as the windjammer enters Man-o-War Bay, smaller hidden bays are revealed. A real island paradise: From Hermitage Bay to Pirate's Bay, the tropical forest grows up to the golden sand beach, while under water colorful reef inhabitants cavort below the surface. Tobago is a pioneer in environmental protection: As early as 1764, the Main Ridge Rainforest was declared a nature reserve here, enabling it to preserve its impressive biodiversity.

Beautiful beaches, aromatic spice plantations, dense rainforests, waterfalls, and a volcano that has long been extinct define this stunning island. For many people, Grenada is the incarnation of a tropical paradise and St. George's the most beautiful little port in the Grenadines. All around the horseshoe-shaped bay there are numerous houses reminiscent of colonial times. There is good reason why nutmeg is immortalized on the national flag. Alongside cloves, cinnamon and ginger, it is one of the island's biggest exports.

Right in the south of the Grenadines are the Tobago Cays – four small uninhabited islands, surrounded by a protective horseshoe-shaped coral reef. The Horseshoe Reef holds the Atlantic swell at bay and its unique animal and plant life make it an ideal place for snorkelling. The lagoon between the islets shimmers in all shades from turquoise through to emerald green and invites you to take a dip at the fantastic beaches.

Bequia is actually the largest island in the Grenadines, but still small and tranquil at just 87 square miles. Elegant sailing yachts sway in the natural shelter of Admiralty Bay, while in lovely Port Elizabeth, with its attractive beach bars, you are right in the heart of a lifestyle that likes to take things easy. You can find Princess Margaret Beach just nearby, named because it was once visited by the British royal. And on the eastern coast, you can find the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary focuses on rearing and caring for endangered turtles.

Dominica, nicknamed the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, is one of the most untouched of the Windward Islands. It boasts some of the highest mountains in the Lesser Antilles, as well as many beautiful national parks. Its interior is characterized by thick forest, where rivers plunge into the depths and tiny streams wind through the jungle. Two extinct volcanoes are at the center of the Cabrits National Park and, recaptured by nature, the former strategically important Fort Stanley appears like a picturesque backdrop in the heart of the lush woodlands.

With a population around 15,000, Pointe-à-Pitre is the largest city in the French overseas region of Guadeloupe – and euros are common currency. If you want to splash out, visit one of its picturesque markets. The traditional Marché La Darse takes place around the harbor on weekdays, where local traders sell mainly vegetables, fruit, and fresh fish. The best place to find exotic jams and spices is around the Saint-Antoine Market in the market hall. The name Pointe-à-Pitre goes back to a Dutch fisherman named Peter, who settled there in the 17th century.