Close your eyes and imagine the smell of salt in the breeze and the water lapping against your feet as the wind blows across your neck to cool you off after a day in the sun. Opening your eyes, you take in the sugar sand white beaches and crystal clear waters. The bright yellow and pink buildings of the markets are lined with people who lazily walk along the shops.

Many places like Key West try to recreate what makes the Caribbean special by playing the music and recreating their unique cuisine, but all pale compared to the Caribbean. The islands' people, culture, and natural beauty, and surrounding waters create feelings that cannot be explained with words. Everyone moves with less urgency, embracing their surroundings as they reconnect to themselves, which is why people return and discover the Caribbean Islands each year.