Forget ski boots: Caribbean vacations make packing simple while saving money
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| Published on Friday, August 8, 2008 |
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CORAL GABLES, USA: With many major airline carriers now charging $15, $25 or even more, per checked bag, carrying-on seems like the smart move for many travelers. Traveling to the Caribbean, where a swimsuit, a sundress or two, some tank tops, shorts and flip flops are the norm, carrying-on can be effortless. Additionally, many Caribbean resorts make it easy to book complete packages – with everything included.
Packing for a Caribbean escape can be light, which makes it better than alternative winter vacations. A ski trip requires layers of weather-proof clothing, hats and gloves, plus skis and boots. This can lead to multiple, overstuffed suitcases, and equally heavy airline fees.
Here, a sampling of Caribbean resorts that have it all and can help travelers stay on budget.
Splashing around at St. Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort doesn’t require a lot of packing. The resort has a welcoming beach, four pools and the island’s largest water park, so guests will want to throw in a few swimsuits and not much more. All-inclusive rates start at $99 per person, per night at this family-friendly resort during December and $129 for October and November.
Even adventure travelers don’t need to overpack if they are staying at Tranquility Bay in Belize. The resort provides snorkeling gear and rentals of diving and fishing equipment. Within five minutes from the cabanas, guests can be exploring the 185-mile-long Belize Barrier Reef, which entices divers and fishing enthusiasts alike. At Tranquility Bay, four-night fishing packages start at $462 per person, based on quad occupancy and $825 per person, for a 7-day adventure package.
Couples at Bucuti in Aruba can sip fruity drinks along the white sand of Eagle Beach. Lovers who want romance without bringing it from home, can custom order their own romance package and the attentive staff at Bucuti will stop at no end to deliver the magical vacation. A five-night stay at Bucuti starts at $1,459 per couple.
Bare minimalist couples looking for an intimate escape can head to Nikki Beach Resort on Turks & Caicos Islands where guests can skimp on packing. A sexy bikini and some lingerie are the necessities here. Nikki Beach provides everything else for couples… and we mean everything else… in the Couples Intimacy Kits. Regular room rates for Oceanfront rooms start at $500 a night, but check the website for deals up to 50 percent off. | | | | Reads : 896 | | | |
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