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| Have you decided that you would like to make your | | | | traditional Caribbean hotel. On that same note, |
| dream of having a Caribbean all-inclusive vacation | | | | remember that you get more bang for your buck. |
| finally become a reality? If so, you might be ready to | | | | Your stay includes snacks, drinks, meals, qualifying |
| make your travel plans. Before you do, keep reading | | | | transfers from the airport, many onsite activities, and |
| on for a helpful list of dos and don’ts. | | | | your room or suite. Since more is included upfront, you |
| DO research your destination options first. The | | | | will pay more upfront. |
| Caribbean is a phrase that is used to describe a large | | | | DO consider adding in the cost of your airline tickets. |
| area in and around the Caribbean waters. Saying you | | | | Most all-inclusive Caribbean resorts do not make this |
| are going to have an all-inclusive Caribbean vacation is | | | | mandatory. Basically, your travel package can include |
| nice, but where are you going to be at exactly? The | | | | your airline reservations or they can be made |
| Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, or Aruba? | | | | separately. To save time, why not just combine them? |
| If you don’t have a personal preference (like | | | | DON’T forget that some all-inclusive resorts in |
| you if just want a warm and sunny vacation | | | | the Caribbean have age restrictions. If you are |
| destination) it might be within your best interest to price | | | | traveling with a group of adult friends or taking a |
| compare to find the best deals and discounts. | | | | romantic trip with your spouse, this won’t be an |
| DON’T forget about a passport. You will need | | | | issue. However, it might become an issue on family |
| a passport to travel to and from the United States | | | | vacations. It is not uncommon for some resorts to |
| from the Caribbean. Don’t realize at the last | | | | prohibit children under the ages of 15 or 18 from |
| minute you forgot this all-important document because | | | | staying onsite. Before you get your heart set on one |
| your trip is basically ruined and a lot of money is | | | | resort in particular for your upcoming family vacation, |
| wasted. As soon as you decide on taking a vacation, | | | | verify if there are any age restrictions in place. Any |
| even if you don’t have any specific travel | | | | restrictions, should they be present, will be outlined on |
| dates in mind, get your passport ordered. | | | | the resort’s website. |
| DO research resorts and find your perfect choices | | | | DO check the weather forecast before you leave. |
| first. As previously stated, it is a good idea to price | | | | While you are typically all but guaranteed warm, sunny, |
| compare to find the best deals for all-inclusive | | | | and tropical weather, we all know that nature does |
| Caribbean travel packages. On that same note, you | | | | have a mind of its own. Check the anticipated weather |
| don’t want to find yourself disappointed | | | | forecast and pack accordingly. If you notice |
| because you went with the cheapest price. For your | | | | temperatures hovering around 70 degrees at night, |
| trip, it is best to go with the best value for your money | | | | pack a light sweater or jacket. Aside from that, be |
| instead. So instead of price comparing right from the | | | | prepared for warm beach-terrific weather – |
| start, do some research and find a few good | | | | bring your swimsuit, shorts, shirts, sandals, and |
| all-inclusive Caribbean resorts. These are resorts that | | | | sneakers. |
| look beautiful, have inclusions you will use, lots of onsite | | | | DON’T forget to budget for some additional |
| eateries to choose from, and good ratings from | | | | spending. By opting for an all-inclusive Caribbean travel |
| tourists just like you. Once you have say two or three | | | | package, you will find that most of what you need or |
| of your favorites, then price compare to see which | | | | want to do is included in the cost of your stay. With |
| resort offers you the better deal. | | | | that said, you will find some extras. Say your resort |
| DON’T forget what an all-inclusive travel | | | | has an onsite golf course; the green fees might be |
| package includes. If this is your first-time planning an | | | | waved, but it is still typically your responsibility to pay |
| inclusive vacation, you might be a little put off by the | | | | for a caddie and a golf cart rental. |
| costs at first. Staying at an all-inclusive Caribbean | | | | |