| When planning a vacation on a tropical island in the | | | | dependable, rain seldom, if ever, intrudes on the sunny |
| Caribbean, weather and the cost, are the two main | | | | days. The oceans are naturally calmer and clearer, |
| components used in deciding when to go. | | | | allowing vacationers to plan diving, scuba and boating |
| For most people weather is the number one concern, | | | | trips, without a worry that the weather might cause |
| most Caribbean Islands lie in proximity to the Equator, | | | | their plans to be disrupted. |
| and enjoy one season - summer. Temperatures are | | | | For many, planning a vacation to a Island in the |
| generally in the 80's all year long, caressed by ocean | | | | Caribbean, the decision must be based on visiting after |
| breezes that cool the islands and keeps the humidity | | | | the hotel rates and airfares go down, hoping that there |
| down. Hurricanes occur each year, starting late July | | | | will be no storms, hurricanes or rain, to disrupt their daily |
| thru October, and is another weather condition to be | | | | activity, and thus save money. Or should they plan on |
| considered. Rain is common on all the islands, that is | | | | a time when the rates are higher, but when one is |
| why they are so lush and tropical, the rainy season | | | | almost sure that their holidays will not be disrupted by |
| varies from one island to the other, usually between | | | | unwanted weather conditions. |
| May to early December, while on some islands there | | | | Another factor, to be considered, are the holiday |
| are rain showers in January. | | | | seasons - Easter and Spring Break vacations, usually |
| The most expensive time, to visit the Caribbean, is | | | | see a rise in rates. Special events on the islands, such |
| usually during the Christmas and New Years season, | | | | as Jazz Festivals, Golf Tournaments, sailing regattas |
| as well as during the months of January to Late April. | | | | and Carnival in Trinidad (which is one of the most |
| Hotel rates usually rise during the holiday season, | | | | popular) are among reasons that Hoteliers and tour |
| because of the demand of travelers. In many countries | | | | companies raise their rates. |
| around the world, winter is January to late March or | | | | Those who plan on participating or visiting during these |
| even to early April and residents of those countries | | | | events, do not have much of a choice, but for the rest |
| seek out tropical locations and are willing to pay the | | | | of those who are planning a trip to a Caribbean Island, |
| cost of getting away from snow and freezing | | | | a little research can result in a a wonderful vacation at |
| weather. | | | | considerable saving. |
| During the early part of the year the weather is more | | | | |