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Caribbean Vacations

Caribbean Vacations

There’s a very good reason that Caribbean vacations are extremely popular: The islands of the Caribbean are filled with breathtaking beaches, crystalline waters and fascinating wildlife, not to mention flocks of international visitors. What’s more, the region’s different islands are as diverse as they are beautiful. Use this Caribbean Travel Web Guide to explore the wealth of travel opportunities in the Caribbean. You'll also find trip and itinerary help so you can create a Caribbean paradise vacation quickly and easily.

Caribbean Travel Basics

You can sink your feet into the powdery white sand of Aruba, the volcanic black sand of St. Kitts, ... read more »

Travel Requirements for the Caribbean

The Caribbean, a chain of over 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays, is sometimes referred to as ... read more »

Getting to the Caribbean

In this section we highlight sites to help you book a vacation package and flight, and to show you ... read more »

Caribbean Hotels

Accommodation choices in the Caribbean range from bare bones to beyond luxurious. Below, we’ve featured sites to help you book your island lodging, no matter how much you want to spend.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • If you’re traveling with a large group, it may be more economical to rent a condo or guesthouse. Even a villa rental can be cheaper than booking several hotel rooms.
  • While many accommodation sites now have adequate photography of hotel rooms, try to supplement your research by reading user reviews of hotels on sites like Sleep and Tell.

Dulcinea's Picks

For a basic accommodation search … 
RealAdventures.com allows you to search by individual island, or through the entire Caribbean for accommodations. The site gives a brief description of each place as well as pricing information. You can search by accommodation type: for example, look for bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, retreats, hotels and resorts, timeshares, vacation rentals, or youth hostels.
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For luxury accommodations … 
Leading Hotels of the World offers listings for five-star hotels and spas from around the world. The site includes photos, brief descriptions, and, in most cases, booking options. You can also plan a luxury vacation using their online vacation planner. Be advised that not all Caribbean islands host a Leading Hotel of the World, so not all islands are covered on the site.
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For budget travel … 
Hostelz is a large database of hostel room listings worldwide, with a section devoted to Mexico and Caribbean hostels. Head to one of those pages for a clean, uncluttered index of the cities and towns in which hostel listings can be found. The site also benefits from “brutally honest” comments and reviews from users.
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For blogs and forums about Caribbean accommodation …
WarmIslands.com as you would expect, specializes in the “warm islands,” the majority of which are found in the Caribbean. The islands are separated into different regions: Eastern, Southern, and Western Caribbean. The site helps visitors maximize their island vacation through forums detailing personal experiences, and reviews. There is also information available for each island and for certain parts of each island.
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Caribbean Magazine offers helpful forums and reviews of accommodations throughout the Caribbean. The site lists all the Caribbean islands and includes subsections for each island such as “hotel review” or “travel tips.” Don’t be put off by the rudimentary design here: it makes the site easy to navigate.
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HotelChatter provides reviews and stories for a number of Caribbean accommodations. While user comments are sporadic, you’ll occasionally stumble upon invaluable pieces of first-hand advice. You’ll also see photographs of the hotels, the average price of a room, and in many cases, “Stories” accompanying the hotel’s page, written by former guests.
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TravellersPoint is a relatively new site specializing in destination guides developed by a hired staff of travel writers. The site has an accommodation section that’s very useful for last-minute hotel and hostel deals. Browse the “Forum” section to discuss travel ideas and experiences with other users. You have to register to use the site, but the service is free. You can use this site to share information about travels worldwide.
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Getting around in the Caribbean

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