Caribbean Travel and Life magazine tips on travel savings

[Bulldog]

WINTER PARK, Fla. - Caribbean Travel and Life magazine's March issue offers tips on how to save money on vacations in the islands.

The magazine's March issue says the region's low-season begins in mid-April, when room rates start to sink. The lower prices last all the way to mid-December. Also, the magazine says packages that include airfare, hotel and transfers can save a bundle, and an all-inclusive resort might be the right choice for those who would otherwise spend a lot on food and drinks.

Signing up for email alerts from American Airlines, Air Jamaica and other carriers can alert people on airfare sales. Deals are often posted on Tuesdays, so make sure to check then to see what's available.
 

Consider coupons and other added value when figuring out your best bets. Sometimes hotels will give credits toward dining, spas and activities that make the nightly room rate a much better deal. Taking a room with a garden view rather than an ocean view can also cut your bill substantially.

Other ways to save, according to Caribbean Travel and Life, include staying in newly opened hotels, which often have introductory rates, and getting a group together and splitting the cost of a villa.

http://travel.canoe.ca/Travel/News/2009/02/25/8525271-ap.html

[kharmar77]

I like the idea of checking out newly opened hotels.. that is how we managed to go to The Royal HIdeaway.. cause we can't afford to go now! ( unless it's a selloff)... I wonder how to find out about new hotels..
hmm
Karen

[bmnichol]

Thanks BD, most of the stuff in the article I already do. Haven't tried the newly opened hotels yet. Might look into that.



Good question kharmar ... I wonder how to find out about new hotels..

Anybody seen Shine lately, she might know the answer to that one.