The 25 best Caribbean islands, ranked

The Caribbean islands are bursting with adventurous activities, clear waters, and stunning natural sites. Though eachisland has its own unique appeal, some have advantages over the others.We'verankedthe best islands inthe Caribbean, based on the costs of hotel bookings, their accessibility, and the range of activities they offer. To rank the islands, we factored in each one's average hotel room costs using data fromHotels.com, the flight timefrom New York City, the number of attractions listed on TripAdvisor, and the amount of coastline offered per square kilometer. To read our full methodology, click here.Melia Robinson contributed to an earlier version of this post.SEE ALSO:Here's how we ranked the best Caribbean islandsSEE ALSO:17 photos that show why the Bahamas are so popular with the 1%DON'T FORGET:Follow Business Insider's lifestyle page on Facebook!25. St. Vincent and the GrenadinesDistance from NYC:6 hoursAverage hotel room cost:$637 per nightLocated in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, the island chain of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is made up of 32 islands and cays. The relatively deserted islands offer travelers a combination of rainforest adventures, water sports, luxury accommodations, and miles of powder-white sand beaches.Of the115 activitiesoffered to travelers, 59 of themare either stunning natural sites or parks. The island chain has a moderate beach density score of 0.22.24. HaitiDistance from NYC:7 hours and 45 minutes Average hotel room cost:$107 per nightIn the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, Haiti has undergone recovery efforts that have brought travelers back to the history-rich island. There areplenty of historic and picturesque attractions to see here, including the Muse du Panthon National Hatien and the Marche de Fer flea market.It has a low beach density score of 0.06, indicating that it has relatively little beachfront compared to other Caribbean islands.23. AnguillaDistance from NYC:5 hours and 2 minutesAverage hotel room cost:$412 per nightIn Anguilla, you'll find miles of white sand and pristine watershence its high beach density score of 0.67. With romantic beaches like Rendezvous Bay, this is a destination where you can swim and sunbathe year-round. Its list of activities range from swimming with dolphins to sailing on glass-bottom boats. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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