Nothing tops the Caribbean when it comes to vacation destinations that emphasize having fun in the sun. Located to the southeast of Mexico and northwest of Venezuela, the Caribbean is an area in South America where the waters are a stunning blue and the sun is always hot. Traveling to the Caribbean offers something for everyone, from water sports and swimming to hiking and diving, or even just relaxing on the white, sandy beaches.
Paradise can come with a hefty price tag, so many would-be vacationers away from the idea of traveling to the Caribbean. Instead, they save a few dollars by settling for a less exotic locale. Of course, most other destinations can't compare to the many treasures of the Caribbean.
You may have given up on your own Caribbean dream, assuming that the price is just too high. But, what if you knew how to spend less on your dream vacation? What if you found a way to travel to the Caribbean without spending every one of your hard-earned dollars?
Paradise on a budget. Now there's a fabulous concept!
Listed below are several lovely hotels where you can experience the beauty of the Caribbean, while keeping your travel expenses within reason:
Style and Glamour -- Anguilla
Anguilla is an island known for the style and glamour of its many resorts. The most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, Anguilla is a popular Caribbean travel destination for visitors seeking the unequalled excitement, charm and romance that the islands are known for.
Rendezvous Bay Hotel and Villas may not have all that style and glamour, but what it lacks in that department, the hotel makes up for its location and unbelievable rates (starts at $130 while a villa costs $275). This Caribbean resort hotel has 46 rooms, all sitting directly on 50 palm-laden acres, including a one and a half mile long sugary sand beach. The resort has been recently refurbished, offering white tile floors and simple rattan furnishings, and is divided among a dozen low-rise buildings.
Another remarkable hotel group is Ku, which name means "sacred place" in the Arawak Indian language. With room rates starting at $295, this 27-suite hotel overlooks Shoal Bay East and is South Beach style, with minimalist white decor, air conditioning, and full kitchens.
Antigua is for Lovers
The island of Antigua is located just south of Barbuda, another popular Caribbean travel destination. Antigua is self-promoted as a "luxury Caribbean travel escape", and with good reason. The many hotels and resorts located around the coastline are favored by honeymooners visiting the romantic Caribbean.
While you don't need to be on your honeymoon to enjoy Antigua's island charm, the Cocobay Resort's location on a hillside facing the Caribbean Sea makes for a very romantic atmosphere. The idyllic hotel is comprised of 47 Creole-style cottages in soft pastel tones with rates that are very affordable at $240.
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