Cozumel
The Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration Program has the objective to restore coral reefs, promote research and marine educational programs. If you participate, not only will you learn to scuba, you will get the Coral Reef Restoration diploma and will become a volunteer in the coral restoration efforts in Cozumel.
The Cool Factor:
You get to participate!
St.Thomas

Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands offers diverse tours and activities, catering to all types of travelers. For a luxurious experience on the water, The VI Cat (thevicat.com) provides catamaran tours, including snorkeling excursions to vibrant reefs, sunset cruises, and private charters, perfect for enjoying the island's stunning seascapes. Adventure seekers can explore the island's rugged beauty with Island Life Jeep Tours (JeepToursVI.com), which offers guided off-road adventures through the island?s lush landscapes, hidden beaches, and scenic viewpoints. For those looking to explore beyond Saint Thomas, Caribbean Blue Boat Charters (BoatRentalsVI.com) offers island-hopping excursions, allowing visitors to visit neighboring islands like St. John and the British Virgin Islands, making for a thrilling day of discovery on the crystal-clear Caribbean waters. For scuba, freediving, fishing and snorkeling enthusiast visit AAdivers.com. And for adrenaline seekers try flyboarding with FlyboardStt.com, Efoiling with FoilVI.com and Jetski Tours with JetskiVI.com.
The Cool Factor:
No visa required for Americans
St. Thomas - USVI
Barefoot Buddha is a bohemian, New York style Coffee Shop serving healthy, organic food, smoothies and variety of coffees and teas. Barefoot Buddha's terrace stretches from the front and goes all the way to the side under low hanging trees. Great for meditation, meetings or writing your novel while sipping exotic and healthy drinks. It also shares its premises with a fashion boutique with a huge variety of eclectic and fashionable clothes and accessories. The coffee shop also offers wifi.
The Cool Factor:
The fact that it exists. Without it St. Thomas would not be the same!
Barbados
Caribbean Permaculture Research Institute educate and empower their students to: grow food, repair land and build community. To find and create a livelihood based on meeting one's own needs, and helping others meet their needs. To create low maintenance, holistic and functional systems to feed, house and provide income.
The Cool Factor:
Their regenerative farming practices
USVI (United States Virgin Islands)
US Virgin Islands Each of our three major islands has a unique character all its own. St. Croix's Danish influence is perfect for visitors who prefer a laid-back experience. Two-thirds of St. John is a national park. Its comfortable pace is perfect for enjoying the island's world-renowned beaches. St. Thomas boasts one of the most beautiful harbors in the world. As the most visited port in the Caribbean, downtown Charlotte Amalie offers elegant dining, exciting nightlife, duty-free shopping and even submarine rides.
The Cool Factor:
No passports required for US citizens