Every serious travel agent has a specialty—Europe, Africa, the Caribbean. Many delve even deeper, specializing in specific countries (Aruba, Saint Lucia), or even especially sellable regions of specific countries, like the all-inclusive paradise of Punta Cana and Bavaro in the Dominican Republic, or the north coast of Jamaica.

When you think of Clearwater, FL, you don’t necessarily think of luxury travel. Don’t get us wrong, we love the beachy, laid-back appeal of the small town on the state’s west coast. It’s the quintessential Floridian seaside town, with wide, uncrowded beaches, streets lined with quaint souvenir shops and casual, open-air restaurants.

Delta Air Lines has grown its presence in Latin America by more than 40 percent since 2005. And, with nine strategic hubs, including New York-JFK, Atlanta and Detroit that connect Latin America with the rest of the world, Delta is poised to become the best U.S. carrier in the region.

When most people think of paradise, the image in their minds is of the Caribbean, with a deserted beach in the sun, peppered with palm trees swaying in the breeze and a characteristic frozen drink—perhaps the Caribbean-born piña colada—in hand.

Antigua’s ambiance is one part Caribbean comfort, one part British elegance, with its history deeply rooted in British colonialism.

Aruba’s capital of Oranjestad is one of the Caribbean’s most modern cities, peppered with upscale boutiques, hip restaurants and plenty of exciting nightlife.

The capital of The Bahamas is also home to its most historic sites. Rawson Square, sitting across from the cruise dock at Prince George Wharf, welcomes visitors to the city with tropical foliage, a fountain, and a bust of the first Bahamian Governor General, Sir Milo Butler.

Though visitors fly into the small town of Freeport, the most prominent part of Grand Bahama Island is the Grand Lucayan resort.

The Exuma Islands of The Bahamas epitomize the “deserted island” ideal. A string of cays and islands—365 in total, one for every day of the year—they’re known for their beautiful beaches and the breezy attitude of their locals.

Posh is the word for this island set north of the Caribbean, closer to the coast of North Carolina than to its island neighbors to the south. You’ll feel the English influence strongly here, especially in its capital city of Hamilton, home to a wealth of 19th century buildings built by colonists from England.