Yes, I realize tht this term can have many meanings, so maybe I should explain what I am looking for. In November, my husband and I are planning to take a trip with our toddler, and i am expecting our second baby. We'd like a short flight from the eastern US to a malaria free region with lots of culture and nature. We're well travelled but usually travel very far from home. We're lost as to where to go close to home! Central and South America are out because of malaria, Nova Scotia and remote Canada will be too cold in November, Europe is a bit too far. Perhaps a small, quiet, Caribbean island that has some local culture? Any thoughts? Your advice is greatly appreciated. THANKS!!

Trinidad

you could fly to cancun then head south to maybe akumal or tulum. the further south you get the less touristy it becomes.
ruins: tulum, chichen itza or coba are easy day trips. sian ka'an biosphere is world heritage site. you might plan a day at xel-ha or xcaret marine eco parks. has a strong mexican culture with some mayan influence.
at the beginning or end or your trip you could go inland to see valladolid and merida.

nevis/st. kitts or possibly grenada

Nevis

Jamaica

I'd say Nevis or Grenada.

Dutch St. Maarten and its French side St. Martin.

The island of Dominica has the largest population of indigenous people in the Caribbean. They are called Caribs. Their history can be trace by to the time of Columbus. They resident in the rural section of the island and their dances and practices are major sources of entertainment when visiting the Dominica.