8 days in Caribbean Itinerary

Take a trip to Philipsburg, the capital of Sint Maarten, and enjoy dynamic nightlife and great shopping.

Get in touch with nature at Maho Beach and Mullet Bay Beach. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Orient Bay Beach and Friar's Bay. When in Philipsburg, make a side trip to see Cupecoy Bay Beach in Cupecoy Bay, approximately Cupecoy Bay away. Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Paradise Peak, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and kick back and relax at Dawn Beach.

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Philipsburg online trip itinerary planner.

Albuquerque, USA to Philipsburg is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Albuquerque to Philipsburg. Traveling from Albuquerque in March, expect nights in Philipsburg to be much warmer, around 75°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 83°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Virgin Gorda.

Thankfully lacking some of the commercialism of other islands nearby, Virgin Gorda offers a relaxing place to holiday, and maintains a feeling of intimacy despite its reputation as an exclusive destination.

On the 30th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Spring Bay, admire all the interesting features of The Baths, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Savannah Bay. Keep things going the next day: discover the deep blue sea with Sunchaser Scuba Ltd..

For reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Virgin Gorda trip planner.

Getting from Philipsburg to Virgin Gorda by flight takes about 4.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Seven Mile Beach.

Seven Mile Beach is a long crescent of coral-sand beach on the western end of Grand Cayman island. On the 1st (Sat), explore the striking landscape at Hell Gift Store, stroll through Stingray City Grand Cayman, and then kick back and relax at Seven Mile Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then take an in-depth tour of Pedro St. James National Historic Site.

For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Seven Mile Beach trip itinerary site.

Do a combination of ferry, taxi, and flight from Virgin Gorda to Seven Mile Beach in 9.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Virgin Gorda to Seven Mile Beach is minus 1 hour. In March, daytime highs in Seven Mile Beach are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 74°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.