| it comes to Caribbean vacations, you are likely to do | | | | Car rentals are available on most Caribbean islands, |
| lots of traveling by car, plane, bus, and taxi. This can all | | | | but they aren’t typically recommended for |
| be overwhelming, stressful, and expensive. What you | | | | those on all-inclusive vacations. Remember, everything |
| need is some tips to help you out along the way; | | | | you need is right onsite so you are unlikely to venture |
| continue reading on for some. | | | | off site a lot. If on a 7-day vacation and you intend to |
| Tips – Plane Ride to the Caribbean | | | | venture off the resort grounds 1 day only, a car rental |
| Since you are likely traveling from the United States, | | | | is nice, but it may be a waste of money. |
| you will arrive to the Caribbean by air. If you have yet | | | | Most Caribbean islands have bus services available. |
| to make your all-inclusive travel plans, consider adding | | | | Many of these busses have pickup locations right at or |
| in your airfare too. Most resorts enable you to do this, | | | | nearby all-inclusive resorts. As nice as this is, |
| but it is optional. For that reason, make sure you check | | | | remember that you don’t get to handpick the |
| the “airline tickets included” box. You will | | | | drop-off destination. With that said, regular stops visit |
| find the cost very similar to booking your trip | | | | popular attractions. |
| independently; in fact you might even get a discount! | | | | Taxi cab services are also available on most |
| Have all of your necessary travel documents easily | | | | Caribbean islands. They are recommended for short |
| accessible. As you know, you must show proof of | | | | travel. They are also ideal if you want to visit a |
| identification when traveling abroad. You need a | | | | restaurant or attraction that isn’t serviced by a |
| passport and a driver’s license. These items | | | | bus. Just like back home, some cab services are |
| should be stored in your purse, wallet, or carryon bag | | | | better than others. Ask a resort employee to call you |
| for convenience. Have them ready at the airport to | | | | a cab or recommend a company to ensure you get |
| prevent delays. | | | | good, quality service. |
| If you are flying from the Northern United States to the | | | | Note: If you intend to use a taxi cab or a bus service, |
| Caribbean, it may be hard to get a direct flight (and | | | | familiarize yourself with their fees or accepted method |
| they do cost more). If you have layovers, pack a few | | | | of payments ahead of time. In Jamaica, the currency is |
| entertainment items in your carryon bag. Great ideas | | | | the Jamaica dollar; be sure you have this currency |
| include a laptop, portable DVD player, MP3 player, | | | | before hopping in a cab or on a bus. |
| books, and magazines. | | | | Tips – Plane Ride Back Home |
| Arrive at the airport early. This is tricky because some | | | | The Caribbean is one of those vacation destinations |
| airports you can literally arrive 30 minutes before your | | | | that you don’t want to leave. You will want to |
| flight and be okay, but others you need to arrive 1 to 2 | | | | extend your trip as much as possible and sneak in a |
| hours beforehand. It is best to play it safe and arrive 2 | | | | few more activities. This is okay, but don’t |
| hours before your flight is scheduled to depart. This | | | | arrive at the airport too late. There is nothing worse |
| gives you time to go through security. Yes, you may | | | | than missing your flight and having to reschedule. As |
| find yourself waiting, but the risk of you missing your | | | | with departing airports back home, it is recommended |
| flight is small to nonexistent. | | | | that you arrive an hour or two before your flight is |
| Tips – Traveling Around the Caribbean | | | | scheduled to depart. |
| Since your Caribbean vacation is all-inclusive, that | | | | So there you have it; some helpful Caribbean travel |
| means you booked a stay at an all-inclusive Caribbean | | | | tips. Remember, if you have yet to book at stay at an |
| resort. As you know, these resorts are loaded with | | | | all-inclusive resort, include your airfare in with your |
| things to do. Best of all? Most are listed as inclusions, | | | | travel package. Not only might you get a good deal, |
| meaning you don’t have to pay extra. If staying | | | | but you also save time. With all-inclusive Caribbean |
| at an all-inclusive resort, limit your offsite travel. This | | | | travel packages one arrangement basically preplans |
| saves you money. | | | | and prepays for most of your trip! |