Have you ever tried to reserve a Caribbean vacation, only to find that the resort was completely booked already? This can happen when you make last-minute plans and try to secure reservations right before traveling. As a rule, it’s best to book your vacation well ahead of time to make sure that you can still get that deal you want. But, what if you’re one of those busy people who can barely spare a free moment?  If that’s the case, last minute travel may be your only option.

Planning any vacation can be difficult, because there are so many details to look after. Your budget and your schedule are most important.

Here are some useful tips to help you secure a last-minute Caribbean vacation, without ruining up your budget or your schedule: Read more . . .

Your limited budget should never limit you from experiencing paradise.  Now, you can visit the Caribbean without resorting to sub-standard resorts.

Enjoy a vacation filled with romance and excitement in luxurious amenities. 24-hour room service, designer bed linens and a concierge to book your dinner, concert tickets and theatre reservations can be at your disposal, even on a discount Caribbean travel plan. You only need to know where to find the best discounted deals, specials and packages.

Here are some of the top picks for finding discount Caribbean travel deals: Read more . . .

Finally, it’s here!  You’ve made it to the Caribbean!  Bright, brilliant sun is beating down on you and perfect sand is beneath your feet.  This is a tropical heaven and you love it!

Hold that thought.  Have you considered the things that could go wrong during your stay? Believe it or not, without proper planning and prevention strategies, your “dream” vacation could very well turn out to be a nightmare in the making.

There are two main points to consider while traveling in the Caribbean:

Getting Around

Traveling is all about being on the move. In the Caribbean, where the tourist destinations and sights are vast and widespread, you might find that you’ll be doing a lot more touring than in other places. Buses, trains and taxis seem luxurious compared to the night buses, pickup trucks and below-par boats.  If you’re the adventurous type or traveling on the cheap, you may end up in the latter group.  Read more . . .

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All there is to know about the vacation destination of your dreams is exactly what a Caribbean travel guide can provide.  However, are Caribbean travel guides really a blessing? Or are they simply patronizing resources intended for commercial purposes?

Well, in fact, they’re a little of both.   After all, the people who publish Caribbean travel guides do need a source of income in order to carry on to distribute their guides.  But too much research has been put into these guides to simply dismiss them as useless resource material. Read more . . .