What are the best things to do in the Caribbean? Cast your vote

The Caribbean is a natural fantasy for anyone dreaming of a tropical winter escape. To help us find the absolute best things to do in the Caribbean – both popular and off the beaten path – 10Best needs you to vote for the best resorts, beaches, attractions, bars, distilleries, golf courses and restaurants in the Caribbean.

Vote for your favorites once per day in each category until voting ends on Monday, December 19 at noon ET. The 10 best in each category, as determined by your vote, will be announced on Monday, January 2.

Click on each category below to vote.

Best Caribbean Attraction

While the beaches are great, there's much more to the Caribbean than oceanfront fun. From waterfalls and caves to zip lines and historic plantations, there is plenty to keep Caribbean travelers busy during their vacation. We asked a panel of Caribbean travel experts to nominate their 20 favorite attractions, and now we need you to help us choose a winner.

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Best Caribbean Beach

Beach bums and water sports enthusiasts love the Caribbean for the miles of white sand beaches, crystal clear blue waters and colorful creatures and plants living within. To help us find the best beaches in the Caribbean, we invited a panel of Caribbean travel experts to tell us their favorites. Now it's your turn to help us name the Best Caribbean Beach.

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Best Caribbean Beach Bar

The Caribbean could be called the beach bar capital of the world with countless places to sip the day away. We asked a panel of Caribbean travel experts to nominate their favorite Caribbean beach bars, and now it's your turn to help us name a winner.

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Best Caribbean Golf Course

Relaxing, fun, challenging and insanely beautiful are just some of the ways golfing in the Caribbean can be described, and there are more choices than ever for teeing off in the tropical sun. Help us find the Best Caribbean Golf Course by voting for your favorite once per day.

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Best Caribbean Resort

Powder soft sands, crystal clear waters, lavish accommodations, stellar service and a variety of activities and amenities make these top tropical escapes some of the best in the Caribbean. Help us select the best out of 20 nominees.

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Best Caribbean Rum Distillery

Outside of the picturesque white sand beaches, the Caribbean is best known for its rum. First distilled on the islands in the 17th century, Caribbean rum producers have been working on perfecting their distillation process for centuries. We asked a panel of Caribbean travel experts to nominate their favorite distilleries, and now we want you to help us find the Best Caribbean Rum Distillery.

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Best Restaurant in the Caribbean

From beachside seafood shacks to fine dining overlooking the ocean, the Caribbean is home to many noteworthy restaurants. We asked a panel of Caribbean travel experts to nominate their favorite dining establishments in the Caribbean, and now we're calling on you to help us name the Best Restaurant in the Caribbean.

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Remember, you can vote once per day in each category. The 10 nominees with the most votes in each category will be announced on 10Best.com on Monday, January 2.

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