The northern Lesser Antilles curve from the Virgin Islands down to Guadeloupe. Islands sit close together, which makes this the region's best area for sailing and island-hopping.
Islands in this region
Leeward Islands
Antigua and Barbuda
'A beach for every day of the year', Nelson's Dockyard and Sunday at Shirley Heights.
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Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands
St John's national park beaches, St Thomas harbours and St Croix's history.
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Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands
The sailing capital of the Caribbean, with The Baths and easy island hops.
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Leeward Islands
St Martin / Sint Maarten
One island, two nations: French food, Dutch nightlife and planes over Maho Beach.
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Leeward Islands
Guadeloupe
Butterfly-shaped French islands with a volcano, waterfalls and quiet outer isles.
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