jump to navigation

Finding a vacation deal in the Caribbean

Posted August 29, 2008 , trackback

From Aruba to Jamaica, from the Cayman Islands to the Virgin Islands, there’s lots of ways for New Yorkers to enjoy the Caribbean.
Choosing the best deal and best vacation for your money depends on what you’re after.
A key cost factor is how easy it is to reach a certain destination. Shopping around for discounted package deals may produce bargains. Also pay attention to whether flights are nonstop or require connections.

It’s best to choose where to go based on your preferred activities. You’re more apt to find worthwhile golf courses in Bermuda or Aruba, for example, than the Bahamas. Certain islands are also more popular for diving and snorkeling, hiking or beach activities. Some islands and resorts are also much more kid- and family-friendly. If you’ll be traveling with children, investigate what activities are available and whether they are supervised.
If you’re interested in visiting historical sites and walking the streets, consider where you’ll be in a country before you get there.
In Jamaica, for example, many all-inclusive resorts are in remote areas and often require a $50 or more taxi ride to the closest restaurant or attraction — possibly stranding you for the duration of your stay.
For vacationers who want to dispense with some of the hassles of travel, another way to enjoy the Caribbean is by ship.
“For me, the most exciting and economical way to experience the Caribbean has always been by cruise ship,” insisted retired Upper West Side lawyer Ed Bohner.
“When you travel by cruise ship, all of your meals are included, you know the food quality will be good and you only need to unpack once during your trip,” he said. On some cruises, you may get to visit “between three and five Caribbean islands,” added Bohner, who’s a veteran of more than 10 Caribbean cruises.
He advised booking a cruise “that leaves out of Miami or San Juan, for example. If your ship departs from Manhattan, too much time is spent sailing to and from the Caribbean, as opposed to enjoying the islands.”
“The one time I traveled to the Caribbean without taking a cruise, it was to the British Virgin Islands,” Bohner said. “We flew there and stayed at a small resort. … It offered a very different type of vacation experience than staying at a large resort or traveling via cruise ship.”

Similar posts:
  • Having Fun in the Caribbean
    • Planning your next family trip? Thinking about having a little R&R or some fun in the sun? The beautiful islands of the Caribbean can give you just that. Don’t think that a trip to these islands are for the wealthy privileged few, because there are now a lot of islands that offer cheap Caribbean vacation
  • Get a Guaranteed Price For American Express Around the World Cruises
    • You can be assured of getting the best of everything at the lowest price when you book one of the American Express around the world cruises. American Express deals with only the top cruise lines in the cruising industries and negotiates with them to have extra amenities included in the price quoted for each cruise. There
  • TravelStore Features Special Offers On Princess Cruises Tropical Cruise Getaways to Sun-Swept Caribbean, Panama Canal and Mexican Riviera
    • ) LOS ANGELES, Calif. (July 31, 2009) ? Whether travelers choose to explore the beaches and colorful islands of the Caribbean, enjoy the warm welcoming culture of the Mexican Riviera, or marvel at the dramatic Panama Canal, TravelStore offers a wide array of options for tropical cruise getaways to some of the most popular
  • How to Choose the Best Jamaica Resort?
    • Are you interested in traveling to Jamaica? If you are, you will need to find a Jamaica resort to stay at. The good news is that you have a number of different options. The bad news is that those options are so good that you may have a difficult time making your decision. To help
  • Choosing a Jamaica All Inclusive Resort
    • Are you researching all-inclusive resorts for your next trip to Jamaica? If so, you may be overwhelmed. You have so many great options to choose from. Which all-inclusive Caribbean resort should you choose? It depends on a number of factors. After all, you don’t want a cookie cutter resort. Instead, you want one that can

Comments»

no comments yet - be the first?