It is no secret that Caribbean offers one of the world’s best vacation destinations. If you like sun, beaches, islands, adult beverages, unique cultures, and a vibrant night life, then this is the spot for you. But trips to the Caribbean are not always cheap. Especially on the heels of the worst economic period since the Great Depression, vacationers are going to want the best the deals that they can possibly find. The only thing that beats a spectacular vacation is a spectacular vacation with plenty of money left in the bank account. Use the following tips to find the ideal vacation at the best value for you and your love ones:

*Research, Research, Research: It cannot be emphasized enough how important this is if you are looking to save money. If you do not care about how much you spend, just do an online search, click on the first result, and go through the online checkout. But for those who are looking for value, you are going to have to do quite a bit of research to find the best deal. This includes browsing the web, talking to travel agents, calling possible destinations, etc.

*Be Flexible: Finding the best vacation rates depends on flexibility. The two best areas to find value are to be flexible in both time and location. Not all Caribbean islands are created equally, but many offer similar experiences – especially if you are intending to stay at a resort. Having more options as to where you can go will almost always result in the opportunity to book a cheaper vacation. When you go is also a huge opportunity to save money. If you demand going during spring break or Christmas, you will have a hard time finding affordable rates. But if you are willing to go during August/September, you are much more likely to find a bargain. True, that is hurricane season, but the small risk of a storm can lead to incredible savings.

*Consider Bundling: Sometimes good things come in packages. Many travel/lodging businesses will offer the opportunities for savings if you bundle certain things together. This includes flights, hotel/resort, rental car, tours, and other items. Just make sure that you are bundling things you will actually use, otherwise it may result in a higher rate than would have been obtained on its own.

*Look for Coupons: Just like for the supermarket, vacation coupons do exist. Sometimes you have to look a little bit to find them, but they are out there. A good place is to start is by visiting the companion pages. For example, look at the websites for the attractions for your intended destination.

*Unique Events: One way to earn some of the biggest savings is to look for unique events that offer vacation packages as prize. The most common of these often involves viewing a timeshare (or ilk) presentation and getting travel to the destination for free. It is very important to beware of scams in this case. Make sure that you understand the angle of the offering company to best protect yourself from possible fraud.

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For more travel tips, please visit the travel section of the NY Times.
Recommendations on the Best Caribbean Medical School
Wiki information on the Caribbean

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