April - June (Spring)

Once the Spring season comes (considered the ‘shoulder season”), the Caribbean tends to be a bit calmer, with one exception - Spring Break. The Caribbean is a very Catholic region, so you'll see a great number of celebrations and parades over the Easter holiday. The Easter holiday is also when various colleges and local school districts spring breaks can mean that you’ll still find some weeks where hotels are sold out far in advance and prices overall spike. If you can wait until the end of April to book, you’ll save money and avoid the Spring Break crowds.

Weather wise, you’ll have mostly sunny days and comfortable, moderate temperatures in April. Temperatures start to get a bit warmer towards the end of May and into early June. And the risk of cloudy days and high humidity also increases as the spring season comes to a close. The benefits of traveling during the spring time is you’ll save money and avoid the crowds (after Spring Break). Also, there is no threat of hurricanes and plenty of events and festivals that bring lively energy to these islands.

Events and Festivals

- FLOW Oistins Festival: Barbados holds this annual celebration during Easter Weekend. The street fair includes cuisine such as fish cakes, fried fish, and cheese.

- A Taste of St. Croix: The U.S. Virgin Islands celebrates its unique and diverse cuisine at this one-day fundraiser event that draws some of the island's best chefs.

- The Grenada Chocolate Festival: This nine-day event celebrates everyone's favorite confection. The dates vary year-to-year, but it's typically held from late May into June.

- St. Maarten Carnival: St. Maarten touts their Carnival celebration as the ‘biggest and best’ in the northern Caribbean. The celebration runs from the end of April through the first week of May.