"As a collection of over 7,000 islands spanning 13 sovereign island nations and more than a dozen dependent territories, there's always a new cove or cay to uncover. Recent years have seen the Caribbean's popularity boom among British holidaymakers, too, with areas including the British Virgin Islands and Jamaica reporting record visitor numbers in 2025."
"At the time of writing, Thursday 19 March, a vast majority of popular Caribbean destinations are welcoming tourists as normal. In fact, following the conflict in the Middle East, several areas in the Caribbean are experiencing spikes in search interest, while travellers view westbound flights as more reliable than eastbound flights."
"However, some Caribbean destinations are deemed unsafe for British holidaymakers. In particular, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Haiti due to the volatile security situation."
The Caribbean comprises over 7,000 islands across 13 sovereign nations and dependent territories, attracting increasing numbers of British holidaymakers. Recent years show record visitor numbers to destinations like the British Virgin Islands and Jamaica. As of March 2025, most popular Caribbean destinations welcome tourists normally. Following Middle East conflicts, Caribbean tourism has experienced significant growth, with searches for Barbados up 43 percent and Antigua up 63 percent year-on-year. British travelers view westbound flights as more reliable alternatives. However, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to Haiti due to volatile security conditions.
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