31 days in Caribbean Itinerary

Located on an island of the same name, the town of Basse-Terre serves as a base for rural adventures, while having a lot of appeal on its own terms.

Venture out of the city with trips to Saut d'Eau du Matouba (in Saint-Claude) and Capesterre-Belle-Eau (Bassin Paradise, Plantation Grand Cafe, &more). Next up on the itinerary: see some colorful creatures with Infini Plongee, sample the fine beverages at Distillerie Bologne, make a trip to Fort Delgres, and stroll through Vieux-Fort.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Basse-Terre travel route builder tool.

If you are flying in from Brazil, the closest major aiport is Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet. In October in Basse-Terre, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Pointe-a-Pitre.

Pointe-à-Pitre is the largest city of Guadeloupe, an overseas région and département of France located in the Lesser Antilles, of which it is a sous-préfecture, being the seat of the Arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre.Although Pointe-à-Pitre is not Guadeloupe's administrative capital (that distinction goes to Basse-Terre), it is nonetheless the region's largest city and economic capital. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Pointe-a-Pitre: Sainte Rose (Regy Balade & Scuba & Snorkeling) and Pointe de la Grande Vigie (in Anse-Bertrand). The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Cascade aux Ecrevisses, make a trip to Les Marches des Esclaves, cruise along Route de la Traversee, and take an in-depth tour of Memorial Acte.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Pointe-a-Pitre travel planning website.

Drive from Basse-Terre to Pointe-a-Pitre in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Pointe-a-Pitre can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to travel to St. John's.

The capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda, St John's represents the commercial and touristic center of the twin-island country.

Get out of town with these interesting St. John's side-trips: Devil's Bridge (in Willikies), English Harbour (Nelson's Dockyard & Shirley Heights) and Half Moon Bay (in Saint Philip Parish). There's still lots to do: get a new perspective on things with Stingray City, take an in-depth tour of Betty's Hope, kick back and relax at Turners Beach, and look for gifts at Silver Chelles.

To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our St. John's trip planning tool.

Explore your travel options from Pointe-a-Pitre to St. John's with the Route module. October in St. John's sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to travel to Basseterre.

Basseterre is known for wildlife, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, head outdoors with White House Bay, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and kick back and relax at Cockleshell Beach.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Basseterre route planner.

Getting from St. John's to Basseterre by flight takes about 2.5 hours. In October in Basseterre, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to travel to Gustavia.

Gustavia is known for parks, wildlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get a taste of the local shopping with Sea Spice, stroll through Shell Beach, kick back and relax at Anse de Grande Saline, and get interesting insight from Tours.

For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Gustavia trip website.

Traveling by combination of flight, car, and ferry from Basseterre to Gustavia takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can catch the ferry to Philipsburg.

Take a trip to Philipsburg, the capital of Sint Maarten, and enjoy dynamic nightlife and great shopping.

Philipsburg is known for shopping, beaches, and wildlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, enjoy the sand and surf at Orient Bay Beach, see the interesting displays at Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit, and stop by Joe's Jewelry.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Philipsburg route planning website.

You can ride a ferry from Gustavia to Philipsburg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in October, and nighttime lows around 31°C.