Vieques Island, Isla de Vieques

Never in my life did I think I can find paradise. This is a hidden gem in the Caribbean. If you can make it here. (Which can be very difficult getting from the main island to Vieques) It is absolutely a place that is absolutely worth the trouble to get too. Pictures are from black sand beach. (Notjer hidden spot on this island) FYI need a 4x4 or like us be really skilled with the golf cart to get here. The road leading in has ditches running down the center. It was so sketchy but so much fun and an experience to always be remembered.

Shhhh. This island is a secret and magical place. Please don’t tell anyone. Pristine beaches with differing topography at each one. If you’re looking for a beautiful sunset, calm waters filled with shallow water snorkeling, black sand or amazing cliff side photo ops, Vieques has it all. You can move around the island easily and see all of that and more. This island will not be for everyone. There’s no big box hotels, stores or chain restaurants. If you’re not adventurous and can’t handle bumps in the road, roaming horses and maybe some food you’ve never heard of, the occasional cold water shower only situation, this island is not for you. If you’d like to go to beaches where there are no people taking up your space and you can respect and hang with the locals, you just might have found paradise. Thank goodness for what it is, the most beautiful unspoiled island. We’ve already booked a second trip and may end up being locals some day! Remember, don’t tell anyone!