Author: Melanie Reffes, Special to USA TODAY

With social distancing and other safety protocols the new vacation norm, a holiday in a private Caribbean villa could fit the bill.

Featuring cheeseburgers in paradise and those lost shakers of salt, there’s no mistaking the Jimmy Buffett vibe at Margaritaville in Grand Cayman.

All signs point to a good time at the Margaritaville Beach Resort Grand Cayman; a family-friendly resort on the western end of Grand Cayman.

Check out our list of Caribbean resort perks and pick your favorites from dance lessons and cooking classes to garden tours and meetings with goats.

After extensive and expensive rebuilding, the beachfront resorts are bigger, better and armed with an array of vacation must-dos.

The Caribbean during the summer can be easier on the wallet with these summer sales.

With spectacular beaches and resorts, the Caribbean lures those who can pay top dollar for privacy, plenty of space and luxurious amenities.

The Caribbean is the primo perch for those who can pay top dollar for privacy, plenty of space and luxurious amenities.

Take a trip off the beaches to see dogs, hummingbirds, goats, monkeys and flamingos.

Caribbean beaches that are off the beaten path can offer hidden treasures away from the typical tourist crowd.