Chasing Sunshine? Try These 4 Caribbean Cities With Nonstop Flights

The Caribbean is usually sold as one big blur of white sand, turquoise water, and “yes, another margarita, please.” And honestly, that is a perfectly valid vacation plan.

But sometimes you want a little more than poolside lounging and buffet bracelets. Sometimes you want a place that feels alive with streets you can wander, ancient buildings with stories, food that tastes as if someone’s grandmother made it, and a city center that makes you put your phone down because you actually want to look around.

Here’s the good news: You do not need to fly all the way to Europe for Old World charm. These four colonial Caribbean cities deliver history, architecture, culture, and the warm-weather vibes we crave this time of year. And you can reach them on nonstop flights from the U.S.

1) Cartagena, Colombia