I've been to 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 7 mistakes first-time visitors should avoid making.

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Mariette, wearing a red dress and sunglasses, walks along a pier on a cloudy day. The ocean is a beautiful turquoise color.
After visiting 20 Caribbean islands, I've observed some common mistakes from first-time visitors.

Mariette Williams

I went to the Caribbean for the first time during a cruise, and I wish I'd had more time in these 2 ports

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A composite image of the author standing in front of a cruise ship and a view of a coastline in Honduras from a cruise ship
Business Insider's reporter took a Caribbean cruise for the first time and wished for a longer stay in Honduras and Mexico.

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I've been to over 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 9 essentials I never visit the area without.

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Mariette wearing watershoes, leggings, and a belt bag on a hike in the Caribbean Island of Saba.
I have a specific packing list when I travel to the Caribbean.

Mariette Williams

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