Planning a getaway to the Caribbean should be an exciting, relaxation-inspiring proposition. And yet, one often wonders, “How will I avoid hurricane season?” Enter Barbados, the Caribbean’s most easterly island. Sitting just below the Hurricane Belt, Barbados is spared from the worst of the storms and offers fairly consistent sunny weather. With sun, two seas, a colorful culture and natural wonders, this dreamy island is everything you hope the Caribbean to be.

If your upcoming Caribbean cruise is docking in Montego Bay, consider adding on these special Jamaican experiences. More than just a stop on your itinerary, Montego Bay holds its own as a Jamaica hot spot.

“Aruba, Jamaica, ooo, I wanna take ya …” Heed the call of the Caribbean with a sun-splashed getaway to Aruba, a postcard-perfect isle of white-sand beaches, all-inclusive resorts and the cute capital city of Oranjestad. It’s the wreck-diving capital of the region and it’s below the Hurricane Belt, so it faces very few tropical storms.