When it comes to vacation destinations that emphasize having fun in the sun, of course, nothing tops the Caribbean. Located just to the east and south  of Mexico and north and west of Venezuela, South America where the waters are a stunning blue and the sun is hot, a Caribbean travel vacation has something for everyone, whether you are one for water sports, swimming, diving, hiking, and just simply frolicking on its white sand beaches.

But traveling to a warm destination like the Caribbean can be quite costly, and for this reason, many people shy away from the idea of Caribbean travel. Indeed, why spend so much on a single vacation when you could travel to much less expensive vacation destinations?  Many of these other places, of course,  don’t even come close to what Caribbean travel offers.

Ah, but what if you were advised that there’s a much better way to spend a vacation? What if you were told that you can go on a Caribbean travel vacation without having to spend a lot of your hard-earned money?

Wow, a Caribbean vacation at a discounted price! Now, surely there’s an idea.

Below are a few attractive hotels where you can keep the island flavor high and the prices at a bare minimum while on a Caribbean travel vacation:

 Glamour and Style — Anguilla

Beach in Anguilla

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The most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, Anguilla is an island known for the   glamour and style of many of its resorts. For this reason, the island is a popular Caribbean travel destination for many visitors who want to bask in the undeniable romance, charm,  and excitement that the islands are known for.

Rendezvous Bay Hotel and Villas may not have all that  glamour and style, but what it lacks in that department, the hotel makes up for its location and unbelievable rates (starts at $130 while a villa costs $275). This Caribbean resort hotel has forty six rooms, all sitting directly on 50 palm-laden acres, including a one and a half mile long sugary sand beach. The resort has been recently renovated, offering white tile floors and simple rattan furnishings, and is divided among a dozen low-rise buildings.

Another astonishing hotel group is Ku, which name means “sacred place” in the Arawak Indian language. With room rates starting at $295, this 27-suite hotel overlooks Shoal Bay East and is South Beach style, with minimalist white decor, full kitchens and air conditioning.

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Honeymoon Preference — Antigua

Situated just south of another popular Caribbean travel destination of Barbuda, Antigua promotes itself as a luxury Caribbean travel escape. Its many resorts and hotels located around the coastline are all favorites when it comes to honeymooning while visiting the Caribbean.

While you don’t have to be on your honeymoon to enjoy Antigua’s island charm, the Cocobay Resort’s location on a hillside facing the Caribbean Sea makes for a very romantic atmosphere. The idyllic hotel is comprised of 47 Creole-style cottages in soft pastel tones with prices that are very affordable at $240.

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