One thing that’s widely known about the Caribbean is that it is a very famous destination for families.   That’s because a Caribbean family vacation normally means more fun and features in an all-inclusive resort.   Family packages usually provide the following:

* Great family rates
* Beach and water sports
* Mealtime convenience and drinks on tap
* Deluxe swimming pools and water slides
* Grown-up pampering such as dining, spas, cocktail parties, etc.
* Baby-sitting and other amenities
* Family activities and child-friendly programs Read more . . .

Did you know that the Dominican Republic got its name from the fact that it was discovered on a Sunday?

The Dominican Republic is said to have come from the Latin word “dominus” meaning “lord”. The “Dominic” is usually the name given to a child born on a Sunday, which means “of the Lord”.

The Dominican Republic covers the eastern two-thirds of the Hispaniola Island, sharing it with Haiti. The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus in his journey in 1492 and was called La Espaniola. Read more . . .

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 . . .

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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 . . .