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How to choose a Caribbean vacation

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Caribbean Island
Caribbean Island
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Beaches and margaritas, it doesn't get much better than the Caribbean. An effortless decision to decide which island to visit, right? Wrong? There are so many islands each with their unique qualities that the decision can be overwhelming. From the Cayman Islands to Aruba, the Caribbean is a huge place.

Difficulty: Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Travel Agent magazines of the Caribbean
  • An idea of what you want
  1. Step 1
    Caribbean Island
    Caribbean Island

    You should first decide what exactly it is you are looking for. Is it lonely pristine beaches, casinos in paradise or a never ending night life? That is the first question you should ask yourself.

  2. Step 2
    Catalina Island, Dominican Republic
    Catalina Island, Dominican Republic

    Lets start with some islands that offer pristine sparkling white sand and turquoise waters. You would do well to visit the Dominican Republic, St. Kitts and Nevis or Vieques. These islands offer underdeveloped beaches where you can relax without all the hassle. Some areas of the Dominican Republic can get crowded though. As a rule, the more expensive islands such as The Cayman Islands and Turks and Caicos tend to be somewhat quieter since the college crowd will not want to pay too much.

  3. Step 3
    Atlantis, Bahamas
    Atlantis, Bahamas

    You may be seeking huge resorts such as the Atlantis in the Bahamas, various resorts in Cancun, Mexico or maybe Marriot's Frenchman's Reef Resort in the US Virgin Islands. Lots of people partying.

  4. Step 4
    Black sand beaches
    Black sand beaches

    There are also some islands that do not offer the white sand beaches you are seeking so you should check into that. Some of Costa Rica's beaches offer black, pink and even golden sand. They are all beautiful in their own ways.

  5. Step 5

    Some resorts such as those in the Dominican Republic and Aruba offer casinos at the resorts if you are into that.

  6. Step 6

    Do not forget to consider other islands such as Antigua, Barbados, The British Virgin Islands and Jamaica.

Tips & Warnings
  • Be sure to thoroughly research the island before you visit
  • The Dominican Republic has the best priced all-inclusives anywhere
  • Some of the islands can be very third world off the beaten path so be careful
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