| The Caribbean is an idyllic paradise that offers | | | | Bahamas. |
| travelers the opportunity to soak up some sun, | | | | Stay at All-Inclusive Resorts |
| spend time on stunning beaches, enjoy water sports, | | | | By staying at all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, |
| and much more. Purchasing Caribbean vacation | | | | you can avoid sticker shock. There are all-inclusive |
| packages is typically the best and most affordable | | | | resorts ranging from modest to luxurious in the |
| way to enjoy the region. It is not uncommon to find | | | | Caribbean. Activities like water sports and local tours |
| that a vacation package which includes airfare and | | | | are sometimes included in packages offered by |
| hotel is cheaper than airfare alone. As such, the | | | | all-inclusive resorts. |
| Caribbean is friendlier to package travelers than | | | | Choose Packages for Islands That Are Known for |
| independent travelers, unlike other major vacation | | | | Their Bargains |
| destinations. | | | | Islands that have the reputation of being |
| A simple online search will yield a vast number of | | | | budget-friendly and delivering the most bang for your |
| Caribbean vacation packages. However, to ensure | | | | buck include the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. |
| that you get the best prices and the most value out | | | | Eat Like the Locals |
| of your trip, keep the following tips in mind. | | | | Instead of eating in all of the overpriced tourist |
| Travel during the Off Season | | | | joints, go to independent local restaurants near |
| May to mid-December is the best time to travel to | | | | tourist areas. You can also try different types of local |
| the Caribbean. You can get discounts of up to 40 | | | | specialties at roadside food stands. |
| percent on standard hotel rates if you travel during | | | | Use Public Transportation |
| the off season. Rock bottom prices can be had | | | | Taxis are expensive in the Caribbean. Use public |
| between June and August whereas May and | | | | buses in order to save when you go from place to |
| September through December are considered the | | | | place during your vacation. |
| shoulder seasons. | | | | Check Online for Travel Deals |
| Travel to Destinations Served by Multiple Airlines | | | | Sign up for email alerts on travel deals sites as well |
| When you travel to Caribbean destinations served by | | | | as resort and hotel email newsletters to keep up |
| multiple airlines, you can get the best bargains. Some | | | | with the latest online bargains being offered. Some |
| highly frequented destinations in the region that are | | | | hotel chains claim to offer the best rates on their |
| served by multiple carriers include Jamaica, Puerto | | | | own websites. |
| Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Nassau in the | | | | |