The Caribbean's Most Overrated Cities and Towns

Popular for its history and mesmerizing beaches, Bridgetown in Barbados is too touristy. Having a fascinating beach, Bridgetown has some major cruise lines. But, this place is penetrated by millions of tourists. However, the high living cost of this town and overpricing may extend your budget. Still, here are some basic information.

• Prices for one: $1230
• Things to Do:
  1. Enjoy the fascinating colonial architecture.
  2. Live shopping
  3. Relax at mesmerizing beaches.
• Ratings: 4.5 out of 5
• Transportation: Private Taxi from the airport

Are you overwhelmed by Maho Beach at Sint Maarten? Well, this beach in The Caribbean is actually different from what you have heard of. The place Is overcrowded, pricey, and highly commercialized. Also, you will be frustrated by the traffic jams. Some tourists say that Maho includes some top-notch bars worth visiting. So, if you love spending time at a bar, you may visit Maho Beach. Maho Beach does not offer any scenic beauty, but places like The Saint Dive Bar, Island Treasures Jewellers, and Casino Royal are something that you may find eye-soothing.

• Prices for one: $1400
• Things to Do:
  1. Visit bars and casinos at night.
  2. Shop incredible jewellery.
• Ratings: 4.2 out of 5
• Transportation: Private or public transportation from Princess Juliana International Airport.

Cancun in Mexico offers its visitors an alluring nightlife, adventurous scuba diving, and ziplining. But, remember that all these activities come with a high price. Even, they are more pricey in this city than in any other place in The Caribbean. So, if you get to enjoy all these things in your budget, why pay more, isn’t it? Still want to step into this place? Take a look.

• Prices for one: $4600- $8100
• Things to do:
  1. Take a full-day tour of Chichen Itza.
  2. Experience the marine life.
  3. Enjoy ziplining and skydiving.
  4. Visit Playa Delfines.
• Ratings: 4.5 out of 5
• Transportation: 1 hour of car drive from Mexico International Airport.

Although rich in history and culture, and being one of the popular beaches situated on the northern side of Jamaica, Montego Bay fails to fascinate tourists nowadays. The hotels and resorts are all-inclusive. So, it is not a worthy destination to visit. Here are some of the additional information about Montego Bay.

• Prices for one: $6000 to $ 8000
• Things to do:
  1. Go to Doctor Cave Beach.
  2. Enjoy your favorite drink at Club Mobay.
  3. Experience the fascinating beauty of the Famous River Falls and Park at Dunn.
• Ratings: 4.6 out of 5
• Transportation: 15 minutes of car drive from the Sangster International Airport

A survey report says, 99 of 100 tourists decide to step into Nassau in the Bahamas as it is the capital and the largest city there. So, now you know why this place is overhyped. Nassa may show you thousands of resorts, movie theatres, eateries, bowling alleys, and much more. But, tourists can find these things in the US at a lesser price. You may visit Eleuthera to escape Nassau’s crowds.

• Prices for one: $1100
• Things to do:
  1. Visit Queen’s Staircase, a historical architecture.
  2. Go to the Addastra Gardens & Wildlife Conservation Center.
  3. Visit the National Art Gallery.
  4. Visit Cable Beach.
• Ratings: 4.7 out of 5
• Transportation: 30 minutes of car drive from the Bahamas Airport.

Aruba is a desert-like place. Also, when you compare Aruba’s beaches to that of Florida, they are nothing special or fascinating. However, I don’t know why people love to visit this place so much. If you want to experience extraordinary marine life and attractive scenic beauty, you better visit the beaches of Florida. Here are the basic details of Aruba if you still make up your mind to go there.

• Prices for one: $1570 to $ 1700
• Things to do:
  1. Visit the Donkey Sanctuary.
  2. Spend a night at California Lighthouse.
  3. Visit its main attraction: Butterfly Farm.
• Ratings: 4.4 out of 5
• Transportation: 8 km from Queen Beatrix International Airport.

Avoid San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico if you dream of a romantic holiday gateway. This town in the Caribbean is a kid-friendly zone. Of course, it is a highly commercialized city and offers overpriced hotels, resorts, and activities that seem a perk for many tourists. However, Puerto Rico is not ideal for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

• Prices for one: $827 to $970
• Things to do:
  1. Arrange for San Juan National Historic Site.
  2. Spent a day at Toro Verde Adventure Park.
  3. Go t o Casa BACARDI.
• Ratings: 4 out of 5
• Transportation:
  1. 30 minutes of car drive from the Ponce Airport.
  2. 40 to 45 minutes of car drive from San Juan Airport

Though you have thought of spending your holiday at a port city in the Caribbean, it is better not to step into the Cayman Island near George Town because of its overcrowded beaches. Sadly, the overpriced shops, all-inclusive resorts, and pricey restaurants do not allow people to stay here for more than one or two days. So, why waste your money, right?

• Prices for one: $3350 to $4000
• Things to do:
  1. Get mesmerized after visiting the Cayman Crystal Cave.
  2. Go to the Cayman Turtle Center for a fascinating experience.
  3. Relax with your favorite drink at Seven Mile Beach.
• Ratings: 4.6 out of 5
• Transportation: 2 hours of car drive from the Owen Roberts International Airport.

Traveling to Havana, Cuba was banned till 2016. After that, this place has become so crowded that many tourists rethink before stepping into this city. Besides, Online payments are a necessity everywhere in the world. But, unfortunately, Havana does not have this perk. This includes a cash-only economy. Therefore, visitors here must have cash to cover their expenses. Also, Havana is one of the most expensive cities in the Caribbean.

• Prices for one: $5000 to $7000
• Things to do:
  1. Go to Cuba Art Factory.
  2. Visit the National Capital of Cuba.
• Ratings: 4.1 out of 5
• Transportation: 1 hour of car drive from the Jose Marte International Airport.

Being one of the popular and main ports in the Grenadines and Saint Vincent, thousands of cruise ships frequently visit Kingstown. No doubt why this place is so pricey. At present, Kingstown is invaded by thousands of businessmen and their traits. A lot of market squares, motels, resorts, and hotels are built here. That is why, you can rarely notice any scenic beauty in Kingstown.

• Prices for one: $1590
• Things to do:
  1. Buy your favorite fish from the Kingstown Fish Market.
  2. Visit the Botanical Garden.
  3. Pray at Kingstown Methodist Church.
• Ratings: 4.8 out of 5
• Transportation: 40 minutes of car drive from the Argyle International Airport.

Once, Charlotte Amalie could offer its visitors plenty of virgin islands and mesmerizing scenic beauty. By the time, people started to explore this place and it became overcrowded and overhyped. Nowadays, the entire town is so congested with narrow markets, hotels, resorts, and shops that you hardly find your way to St. Croix Island.

• Prices for one: $12000 to $14000
• Things to do:
  1. Participate in shopping and side seeing excursions.
  2. Visit the Virgin Islands.
  3. Experience the Marine Life of Charlotte Amalie’s Coral Island.
• Ratings: 4 out of 5
• Transportation: 1.30 hours of car drive from the King Airport.

Undoubtedly, Castries in Saint Lucia offers couples a memorable honeymoon destination. However, seventy percent of this city is congested with overhyped and overpriced spas, and markets. Side-seeing in this city is also expensive.

• Prices for one: $6000 to $6500
• Things to do:
  1. Visit La Toc Beach.
  2. Go to the Pigeon Island National Park.
  3. Visit Castries Harbour.
• Ratings: 4 out of 5
• Transportation: 1 hour of car drive from the St. Lucia Vigie Airport.