Another option for a Caribbean vacation is the all inclusive resort holidays, a great choice for the budget conscious traveller. Room, food, entertainment, are all included in one low price, and the food is usually buffet style, to accommodate a variety of tastes.

The Dominican Republic has some very good ones, though do always check to see how far away from the airport and the main attractions of the locale your resort is, and whether or not you will need a rental car.

Many places offer free shuttle service to all the main attractions, and/or offer daily tours, but if you want to go off the beaten path, you may need to add a rented car to your package.

When you are looking for a hotel, resort, or cruise ship, make sure it has the activities that you are most interested in, swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing and so on. Comparison shop on cruise ships in terms of price, type of room, inside and outside, with or without balcony, and above all, which ports of call you will get to enjoy.

If you are choosing the locale yourself, make sure there is enough to do for the time you are going to stay there, and contingency plans if the weather does not turn out as great as you hope.

With sunshine, good food and stunning natural features guaranteed, your vacation in the Caribbean, whichever island you choose, is sure to be unforgettable.