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Caribbean Travel Guide

When to visit the Caribbean

Most Caribbean islands are warm, year-round destinations. However, the most popular time to visit in general is from December 15 through April 15, when people from the north want to escape cold winters. Some islands popular with honeymooners can see high visitation during the summer months as well. The rest of the year, from mid-April through mid-December, is typically less busy. This time can be an ideal time to visit due to fewer crowds, more availability, and cheaper prices, although hurricanes can sometimes pose a threat. read more

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Editors' Picks: Caribbean DealsSee All Caribbean Travel Deals

  • $18 R/T U.S. and Caribbean Winter Sale on Spirit*
    The ultra-low-cost carrier's latest sale features travel to many U.S. and Caribbean destinations including Chicago, Las Vegas, Nassau, and St. Thomas. Also look into fares from US Airways, who beats Spirit's already-low price on one route.
  • $358 R/T Caribbean and Latin America Sale on Delta*
    Delta is offering sale fares from Atlanta to cities in the Caribbean and Central America including Antigua, San Salvador, Santo Domingo, and St. Kitts, among several others. Book tickets by Monday, November 23.
  • Free Night at Holiday Inn Caribbean Hotels and Resorts
    Holiday Inn is offering a free night at various properties in Aruba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas. Minimum stay requirements vary by destination.
  • Bahamas Five-Night All-Inclusive Vacations From $715*
    This five-night, all-inclusive trip to the Bahamas leaves you with plenty of money in your budget that you can use for activities and souvenirs, or save towards a future vacation.
  • Aruba Eight-Night Vacation Packages From $1,199*
    This nine-day, eight-night trip to Aruba will have you soaking up enough sun to get you through the rest of the winter. With tons of extras, such as food and beverage credits, all you have to do is kick back in a lounge chair and relax.
  • New Guest Recognition Program at Sonesta Hotels
    Sonesta Hotels is offering a new guest recognition program, plus join the college club for easy visits as you look at colleges and when you enroll.
  • $158 R/T Caribbean and Latin America Sale on American*
    Travel from Southern Florida to many destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America with American's sale. Fly to Aruba, Costa Rica, Guatemala, or St. Thomas, among others, through early February.
  • Carnival's Last-Minute Travel Deals From $289
    Carnival Cruise Lines' website lists cruises with prices starting at $289, mostly for departures within the next few weeks.
  • Luxury cruises from $1,799
    Forget all the doom and gloom you hear on the news—now is the time to try a luxury cruise. We've found per-night rates starting at $250, which is pretty cheap in the luxury world.
  • Free Bahamas Sailings on Your Birthday
    Discovery Cruise Line, a small Florida-based cruise company, offers round-trip sailings to Grand Bahama Island for free during your birthday month, from $50 per adult, and free for children 12 and under.

Caribbean Travel Advice See All Caribbean Travel Advice

  • Travel Right After the Holidays for a Great Deal If you have any flexibility in your schedule, you'll want to consider planning a trip immediately after the holidays to take advantage of low travel periods and great bargains. The weeks after Thanksgiving and New Year's are especially affordable.
  • Early Birds Will Get the Best Family Vacation Deals Not sure if a vacation is within your budget for next year? A host of possibilities are available on the cheap, and you may be pleasantly surprised with what's affordable in early 2010.
  • Top 10 Fall Vacation Deals for Under $700 The Deal Detective shakes down her sources to uncover the season's best fall offerings. Destinations include the Caribbean, Vienna, Italy, Hawaii, and more.
  • Paris, Bahamas, or Hawaii for Under $1,000 The Deal Detective helps a reader plan a birthday getaway to three great destinations at off-the-charts low prices. Plus, submit your own question for our savvy sleuth.
  • Take Advantage of Fall Deals for Families The kids may have gone back to school, but with all the great travel deals out there, fall is the perfect time to travel. Eileen Ogintz reviews a few of the family specials available.
  • Top Five Bargain Destinations for Fall 2009 Bargains aren't going into hibernation this fall, and neither should you. Find great deals on tropical jaunts, fall foliage adventures, and European outings.

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