Anguilla was named the safest Caribbean destination in 2025. This British territory offers lowest the crime rates, a Level 1 travel advisory and pristine beaches.

With its picture-perfect beaches and laid-back island vibes, Turks & Caicos ranks high on our list of the best Caribbean islands in December. Whether you’re planning a family-friendly Caribbean vacation or a romantic tropical getaway, Turks & Caicos has everything you need for a dream December escape.

Anguilla, a British overseas territory nestled just north of St. Maarten and east of the Virgin Islands, has recently been recognized as the safest destination in the Caribbean. According to the 2025 World Population Review,

Missionaries in Jamaica with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are struggling to communicate with their loved ones.

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck in open waters of the Atlantic Ocean and was felt throughout the eastern Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean is taking action to support communities and employees impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and The Bahamas.

Hurricane Melissa’s death toll climbed to 46 on Friday, Oct. 31, days after the record-breaking storm barreled through the Caribbean and left behind a wake of destruction. The death toll in Jamaica rose to 19 by Friday morning, Dana Morris Dixon, the country’s minister for education, skills, youth and information, said at a Friday press conference.

The attacks, which have killed at least 61 people, are threatening the region’s fishing, shipping and tourism industries and exposing differences among leaders.

Royal Caribbean is bringing its private beach club to Santorini for Mediterranean cruises from 2027. Passengers will be able to beat the crowds on the popular Greek island via the exclusive Royal Beach Club. The new Legend of the Seas, plus Rhapsody of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas, are slated to visit.

In Cooper City, Brittany and Dwayne Wolfe have offered up their home as a drop-off site for diapers and other necessities. The couple are the cofounders of The Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank, and many of the organization’s volunteers and supporters grew up in Jamaica or still have family on the island.

When it comes to accessibility, the resort has golf carts to shuttle visitors around the island. As for the rooms, a spokesperson told me: “While Como Parrot Cay is a private island only accessible by boat, the resort’s five Two-Bedroom Beach Houses are the most accessible.”