While winter is still gripping the northern most points of the United States, many of you are thinking about jetting off to the Caribbean for a quick escape. If that's the case for you, here are some simple tips to consider before making reservations.
Best Month To Travel
This is the most important of all considerations. You can probably get cheaper prices at certain times of the year, but you should wonder if it is the rainy season in the place you are going! You also might consider that even down in the tropics, it can get a little chilly in the evenings during the winter and this may spoil some of your fun. Check with your travel agent before booking and make sure the weather is going to fit in with what you want to get done.
Where and How Much
Assuming you have never been to the tropics, I will tell you that everywhere down there is paradise and beautiful. I always recommend newer travelers start with the popular, yet less expensive parts of the Caribbean first and work their way up. The best place to go first for the money is Cancun. You will get great service there and pay a lot less than some of the more exotic spots.
Another idea is to ask your travel agent what areas are new to travel but getting popular. These areas will offer big discounts. A great place for this is Punta Cana.
Accommodations
As far as I am concerned, "all inclusive" resorts are where the best value is. An all inclusive plan will most importantly include all you can eat and all you can drink. This means no hassles and you can more easily stay within a budget. Just be sure to stay at one of the higher rated resorts where the food is usually better and the drinks of the premium sort!
Don't Drink The Water
If you have not heard this before, then you have really been living under a rock. Long story short, do not drink the local water anywhere you go. You should not take chances with your vacation enjoyment. Find some bottled water and you will be fine.
Best of all, just have fun! Take your trip and forget about your laptop and cell phone. You will find that a trip to warmer latitudes will refresh and rejuvenate you months to come. And when that wears off, you can just go back again!
Best Month To Travel
This is the most important of all considerations. You can probably get cheaper prices at certain times of the year, but you should wonder if it is the rainy season in the place you are going! You also might consider that even down in the tropics, it can get a little chilly in the evenings during the winter and this may spoil some of your fun. Check with your travel agent before booking and make sure the weather is going to fit in with what you want to get done.
Where and How Much
Assuming you have never been to the tropics, I will tell you that everywhere down there is paradise and beautiful. I always recommend newer travelers start with the popular, yet less expensive parts of the Caribbean first and work their way up. The best place to go first for the money is Cancun. You will get great service there and pay a lot less than some of the more exotic spots.
Another idea is to ask your travel agent what areas are new to travel but getting popular. These areas will offer big discounts. A great place for this is Punta Cana.
Accommodations
As far as I am concerned, "all inclusive" resorts are where the best value is. An all inclusive plan will most importantly include all you can eat and all you can drink. This means no hassles and you can more easily stay within a budget. Just be sure to stay at one of the higher rated resorts where the food is usually better and the drinks of the premium sort!
Don't Drink The Water
If you have not heard this before, then you have really been living under a rock. Long story short, do not drink the local water anywhere you go. You should not take chances with your vacation enjoyment. Find some bottled water and you will be fine.
Best of all, just have fun! Take your trip and forget about your laptop and cell phone. You will find that a trip to warmer latitudes will refresh and rejuvenate you months to come. And when that wears off, you can just go back again!
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