- The Caribbean has 700 islands filled with rainforests, volcanoes, black-sand beaches, and hot springs.
- Riselle Celestina, a blogger from Curaçao who has lived in St. Martin for 19 years, told Insider about under-the-radar Caribbean islands that tourists should consider for post-lockdown vacations.
- Visitors can explore the pristine, remote island of Saba, the waterfalls of Dominica, or Anguilla’s quaint beaches.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends avoiding all nonessential international travel during this time. If you decide to travel, follow the CDC’s recommendations in the Global COVID-19 Pandemic Notice.
- Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories.
The Caribbean is home to much more than white sandy beaches crowded with tourists, palm trees, and clear water. The diverse region, which is compromised of over 700 islands, is filled with volcanoes, black-sand beaches, and hot springs.
Riselle Celestina has explored that wide range firsthand.
“Each Caribbean island is different from the next,” she told Insider. “We might have a lot in common, but accents, the way people talk, the way people look, the way people dress to stuff like cuisine and landscapes are all completely different.”
HELLO 👋 My name is Riselle and I’m not perfect 👌 And that is totally ok. Social media has a way of making us want to look more successful, younger, sexier than we are IRL. It has become an escape from reality with a touch of real life scenarios. While there is nothing wrong with that, I find myself becoming increasingly annoyed by what social media is doing to the self esteem of women everywhere. So, I would like to share with you some of my truths just in case you may have formed an unjust opinion of me. 🖤 Yes, my photos are altered. I use an app to get those bright Caribbean colors. My body, however is the way you see it, every single cellulite and fat roll that comes with it. 🖤 I have obsessed (and sometimes still do) about the total of likes and followers my account has. Sometimes I get frustrated by the slow increase in numbers and have to remind myself that likes and followers are not currency and the numbers are not a reflection of me or my work. 🖤 I don’t care if you see me in the same outfits a thousand times. My wardrobe is limited and my empty bank account does not exactly allow me to splurge on outfits for the gram. Besides, I’m not a fashion blogger. 🖤 Speaking of the poor state of my financial situation, unlike what most people think, I do NOT make a living from blogging, vlogging or sponsored posts but hope that changes one day. 🖤 I strongly DISLIKE the word Influencer and don’t like being called one. 🖤I am often ignored by brands and destinations. Perhaps because I don’t have the numbers or because they don’t know how hard I’ll actually work for them. Whatever the reason, I believe that my big break will come as long as I continue to work hard. Conclusion:It’s easy to get caught up in all that smoke and mirrors that is social media. I for one have decided not to compare myself with others and just be me. What is your take on it all? #womenempowerment #motivationmonday #realtalk
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Celestina was born and raised on the island of Curaçao, but today she calls St. Martin home. She’s traveled across the entire Caribbean and explored dozens of islands.
Her blog, The Traveling Island Girl, showcases both the stereotypical Caribbean experience and the lesser-known destinations and activities.
She shared with Insider some of the best remote places she’s traveled to while exploring the region.
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