Ten
Budget Travel Tips to the Caribbean by CheapOair.com
Here are ten
budget travel tips for planning
your perfect vacation to the Caribbean.
The Caribbean is a majestic seascape
filled with romance, lazy beaches and
wonderful historic attractions. Each
Island offers something distinctive,
Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba,
The Bahamas, Jamaica, and Trinidad and
Tobago are all special and doable, even
on a budget!
Choose
your hotel wisely
Believe it or not, finding inexpensive
beachfront hotel rooms that are within
your budget can be accomplished! Consider
staying just slightly off the coast
for an even better deal. It’s
hardly going to diminish the quality
of your vacation. You’re still
right on the water with spectacular
views.
All-inclusive
Vacations
All-inclusive resorts have gained tremendous popularity
in the past 10-years, offering budget conscious
travelers dream vacations. The reason all-inclusive
vacation packages are a wonderful option is because
everything is paid for, airfare, hotel, meals, drinks,
and admission to certain attractions. Also, many
of the top resorts like, Sandals, Beaches, Couples
and SuperClubs have snorkeling gear, surfboards,
gyms, spas and other equipment for guests use without
additional fees.
Cruise
the islands
Cruises offer all the perks of an all-inclusive
vacation but with the added benefit of being able
to visit many different Caribbean destinations in
one trip. If you want to visit a few islands definitely
consider a cruise.
Travel
off-season
The Caribbean off-season runs from mid-April to
mid-December. There is also a ‘window season’
in January just after New Years Day, when hotel
rates drop after the Holiday rush. If you travel
off-season, not only can you save money on airfare
and hotels, but also you’ll deal with fewer
crowds. It’s something to consider if you
want some additional rest and relaxation.
Rent a Condo
If you are looking for a cheap holiday with a big group, you can save money by renting
a condo or guesthouse, and then buying food at the
local markets and cooking your own feasts!
Book flights
wisely
A good strategy for finding a cheap air
flight deal is to either book way in advance
or book last minute during the off-season. CheapOair.com
offers year round airfare deals to the Caribbean.
Be sure to check back often and sign up for the
Fare Alerts Newsletter.
Choose
your destination airport
Flying into a less convenient airport, renting a
cheap car and driving into the main city could save
you hundreds of dollars. Remember, the more you
save on travel, the more you can spend on vacation!
Take
the bus
Many of the Caribbean islands have excellent public
transportation that is easy to use. This will save
you money on a car rental. You can also take Taxi’s
for less because some of the islands have fixed-fee
taxi service so there are no meters. Or, rent scooters.
Lots of resorts and hotels offer guests scooters
for as little as $15 per day.
Buy
duty-free
When you arrive at the airport, browse the duty-free
shop. Make a mental note of anything you might want
to purchase while in the city and if it’s
at the duty-free shop, buy it there on your way
home instead.
Fly
round-trip
Even if you are planning on doing some island hopping,
try to fly in and out of the same airport. Cheap
plane tickets are easier to find with round
trip tickets rather than one-way flights from different
cities.
Budget
Travel Tips
