Need some compelling evidence to convince your significant other that this is the year for a trip to the Caribbean? We found hot new activities that are the cherry on top of an already ideal tropical escape. From Aruba to Grenada, here are 10 islands you shouldn't miss in 2012.
St. Lucia
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For chocolate lovers, The Hotel Chocolat, which opened last year, has a new Tree-to-Bar experience, where guests walk the on-site cocoa estate and pick pods to roast and make into their own chocolate bar. Try a fresh cacao Bellini or martini in the restaurant, Boucan.







