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When budget-minded travelers think about a Caribbean vacation, the Bahamas and Jamaica are often top of mind. However, there are plenty of island destinations that really are within reach, like the British Virgin Islands and Grand Cayman. Even better, more non-stop flights are flying into the Caribbean, including routes with Southwest, which makes its Grand Cayman debut in June.
Grand Cayman
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Tortola
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Barbados
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Turks & Caicos
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St. John
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This article was found on the Travel Channel website at http://www.travelchannel.com/roam-blog/adventure/5-island-getaways-you-thought-were-out-of-reach