Top Things to do in Caribbean
Top Hotels in Caribbean
- 1. Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- 2. Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana
- 3. Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- 4. Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana
- 5. Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
- 6. Majestic Elegance Punta Cana
- 7. Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana
- 8. S Hotel Jamaica - Boutique All Inclusive
- 9. Royalton CHIC Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino - Adults Only
- 10. Majestic Mirage Punta Cana
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Things to do in Caribbean, Caribbean: The Best Castles
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Restaurants in Caribbean
1. Pedro St. James National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 576 reviews
First built in 1780, the Great House at Pedro St. James (PSJ) is the oldest surviving stone structure in the Cayman Islands. A national historic site, its administration serves to preserve the physical building and to tell the story of the historical happenings occurring within the Great House’s walls. The PSJ attraction is located along the rocky cliffs of the area known as Pedro’s Point on Grand Cayman — in the country’s first capital of Bodden Town. Once a jailhouse, a courthouse, and house of parliament, the building, and the district of Bodden Town were dubbed “The Birthplace of Democracy in the Cayman Islands” - a title still worthy of national pride 240 years later.
Reviewed By WanderNav - Dayton, United States
My husband and I stopped at Pedro St James for a couple hours one morning to learn about the history of the island. We opted for the self-guided tour, which did not leave us wanting for information as there are signs throughout the main house talking about the history of the plantation and the structure, as well as panel after panel of island history in another building on the grounds. The whole area is gorgeous, from the patio of the visitor center, to the gazebo on the grounds, to the brilliant ocean views from the top floor of the main house, and there is a cute swing hanging from a tree that we stopped to enjoy as well. When we had wandered through to our hearts' content, we went into the theater for the show. It is a multimedia presentation of the plantation's history with immersive special effects. The room was cool, which was a change from the warm outside air. I wish we had known ahead of time that there was a special community dinner and rum tasting happening that evening, as we had other plans already and would have been interested in coming back for it!
2. Alcazar de Colon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,688 reviews
Built by Christopher Columbus's son between 1510 and 1514, this restored building was one of the first structures built in the oldest remaining European city in the Americas.
Reviewed By BennyC_12 - Sanford, United States
Excellent piece of preserved real estate! Located in the Zona Colonial, this should be on your must see list.
3. Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,038 reviews
Reviewed By Vallero - Deep River, Canada
An impressive fortress built to protect the entrance to the Santiago harbour that has been restored to its original splendour. Beyond a doubt it is a must see location when visiting the city.
4. Landhuis Ascension
5. Sans Souci Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By RonandJeanneB - Minsk, Belarus
On the edge of the village of Milot, you usually visit here on the way to the Citadelle. Although ruined now, enough remains to be inspired by the story behind its creation and destruction. It was built by a former back slave who aimed to show her was the equal of any white, European ruler--and he largely succeeded! In its time it would have been the equal of anything in Europe.
6. Watling's Castle
7. Jagua Castle
8. Castillo en Las Nubes
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Saneve77 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
This is a beautiful place, up in the mountains, with only 6 rooms.. The staff is really friendly and helpful.. The manager Reynier is truly a great host, he provides excellent service.. Our suite was lovely and very big, with a balcony overlooking the pool and the trees.. breakfast on the terrace is like a dream.. the view is stunning and they provide you with fresh fruit, yogurt, tortilla and good coffee.. In the near area, there is a beautiful botanical garden and a wonderful waterfall.. check it out..!!
9. Fort James
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By gabriele2bago - Buccoo, Caribbean
Fort James origins date back from 1760s. British built a ‘guard house’ and barracks as early as 1764. Four years later permanent barracks were constructed and the fort was put in a better state of defense. Fort James site is well maintained by the Tourism bureau and it is possible to see the remains of the fortification made of low coral limestone and faced volcanic stone walls, with brick work at their corners. In the bastion shaped structure are present four cannons: two 18 pounder showing the Tudor double-rose; one 18 pounder and one 6 pounder marked GR (George Rex). Also present the Powder magazine and a brick furnace to heat the shot before firing from the muzzle-loading cannons, for the purpose of setting fire to enemy warship (French improved the old time-consuming method of heating round shot by covering in the coals of a large wood fire by using specially-constructed furnaces to heat shot in their artilleries). Fort James was captured by the French in 1781, retaken by the British in 1793, occupied by the French again in 1802 and captured by the British under Sir Samuel Hood in 1803. Fort James is part of Eurochamtt Historical Itineraries at La Tartaruga, Buccoo Bay.
