17. Antigua and Barbuda

Distance from NYC: 4 hours and 20 minutes

Average hotel room cost: $284 per night 

In Antigua, you'll come across narrow roads and colorful villages filled with historic sites. Barbuda also has its charm, with reef-filled waters and a large bird population. There are 130 different activities to choose from and such a wide variety of beaches that you could visit a different one each day of the year and still not repeat yourself.