| u want to take a Caribbean vacation, but are you | | | | airport, you will notice a savings. |
| worried about the costs? Since the Caribbean is one | | | | 3 - Travel in the off-season. |
| of the world’s most popular vacation | | | | For the Caribbean, the off-season is mid-April to |
| destinations, many new travelers mistakenly believe it | | | | mid-December. What is nice about traveling in the |
| is too expensive. Luckily, there are many ways that | | | | off-season is that you not only save money, but you |
| you can save money. Five of those ways are | | | | are likely to find fewer crowds. Rest assure, the |
| highlighted below for your convenience. | | | | Caribbean and all of its islands are still amazing in the |
| 1 - Stay at an all-inclusive resort. | | | | off-season. You will still find plenty of activities, open |
| Over the past few years, all-inclusive resorts and | | | | attractions, and beautiful weather. |
| all-inclusive vacations have increased in popularity. | | | | 4 - Stay at your all-inclusive resort. |
| There is good reason for that. They not only ease the | | | | You booked a stay at an all-inclusive Caribbean resort, |
| process of planning a trip, but they make that trip less | | | | so of course you are going to stay onsite, but really |
| stressful and more enjoyable. See, when you stay at | | | | stay onsite. Inclusive resorts are setup so that you |
| an all-inclusive resort, the cost of your stay includes | | | | never need to leave; there is a lot to do and see right |
| your room or suite, snacks, food, drinks, tips, some | | | | onsite. Most resorts are home to multiple eateries, |
| forms of onsite entertainment, and qualifying airport | | | | swimming pools, spas, fitness centers, and more. |
| transfers. Your airfare can be added too, but this is | | | | Beachfront resorts are loaded with fun water activities, |
| optional. | | | | but land activities (like rock climbing, golfing, or tennis) |
| At first glance, all-inclusive Caribbean vacations seem | | | | may also be available too. Most of these activities will |
| more expensive. The costs are higher upfront, but you | | | | be listed as inclusions, meaning you don’t pay |
| get a better value for your money and some | | | | extra. This automatically saves you money. |
| awesome savings in the end. When you stay at a | | | | If you have yet to choose your all-inclusive resort in |
| traditional hotel, you pay for just your room. The cost is | | | | the Caribbean, keep this in mind. Look for the resort |
| lower, but you still need to buy food, drinks, and pay for | | | | that offers the most inclusions you will use. For |
| your entertainment. If you are traveling on a budget, | | | | example, if you want to enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, |
| all-inclusive is the way to go. There are no hidden | | | | or wind surfing, a beachfront resort is your best choice. |
| costs; your resort will inform you ahead of time what | | | | When you are interested in the things offered onsite, |
| is or isn’t included. | | | | you are less likely to venture off the resort grounds |
| 2 - Opt for cheap airfare. | | | | and spend more money. |
| As previously stated, your airfare can be included in | | | | 5 - Take public transportation if you do travel. |
| your all-inclusive Caribbean travel package. Most like | | | | Staying at your all-inclusive resort to save money |
| this approach because one big travel plan books most | | | | sounds nice, but what if you want to get out and |
| of their trip. In most cases, you do get a good deal on | | | | explore the locals and local attractions? There are still |
| airfare, but could you get a better deal? You | | | | ways that you can save money. First, eat at your |
| won’t know until you look. | | | | resort before you leave (remember your food, drinks, |
| There are many airlines and airports that service the | | | | and snacks are included). Then, take public |
| Caribbean from the United States. Price compare to | | | | transportation. There is no need to rent a car for the |
| find a good deal. Smaller airports usually have higher | | | | week of your trip if you only intend to venture out |
| rates, so even if you need to drive an extra 45 | | | | once or twice. Finally, take the time to research nearby |
| minutes to another airport, you may be able to save | | | | activities and attractions before you leave. This gives |
| $100 or more per person! Generally, the best time to | | | | you the chance to find free things to do or at least |
| fly is in the middle of the week on Wednesdays (you | | | | estimate their cost ahead of time. If you are traveling |
| get lower rates). Direct flights tend to cost more | | | | on a budget, it is important to know how much money |
| money, so you may want to opt for a flight with one | | | | you need, as well as where that money will be going. |
| or two layovers. While you will spend more time at the | | | | |