Articles Index

Caribbean Tourist Taxes and Fees
Information on the hidden costs of travel in the Caribbean, including departure taxes, hotel taxes, and other taxes and fees that often do not appear in the base rates cited by airlines and hotels.

Other Airlines Serving the Caribbean
A list of some of the smaller airlines serving the islands of the Caribbean.

Eco-Friendly Caribbean Resorts
Tips and information on choosing a "green" hotel or environmentally friendly resort in the Caribbean.

How to Save Money on Phone Calls from the Caribbean
Tips on saving money on phone calls while traveling in the Caribbean, including information on hotel phone fees and using cell phones while on a Caribbean vacation.

November in the Caribbean
During the month of November, the weather in the Caribbean is still reliably warm and sunny even as the days grow cool further north. It's a great time to visit the islands because the threat of hurricanes is mostly past but prices remain at off-season lows through mid-December.

April in the Caribbean
April is one of the best times to travel to the Caribbean, particularly if you can plan your trip for after spring break. Get the timing right, and you can save money while still enjoying all the Caribbean has to offer, including great weather and Carnival celebrations.

Caribbean Hurricane Guide
Yes, there are hurricanes every year in the Caribbean. Yes, these big storms sometimes hit land and disrupt vacations. No, you should not let hurricanes prevent you from taking a Caribbean trip, even during the height of hurricane season!

December Travel in the Caribbean
Guide to Caribbean travel during December, including information on weather, events, hotel and airfare prices, and of course Christmas!

Getting the Best Caribbean Airfares
Flying to the Caribbean can be an expensive proposition, especially if you're not going on a package deal. The good news is that discount airlines are now serving many destinations in the region, making prices more competitive.

Caribbean Weather Guide
Post-Katrina, hurricanes are on everyone's mind. But while hurricanes are a fact of life in the Caribbean, the odds of a big storm ruining your vacation are quite small. Noted hurricane expert Bob Sheets helps explain why in my Caribbean weather guide, which also tells you about other weather factors to consider when planning your trip.

More Caribbean Weather Information
Hurricanes and tropical storms are the exception, not the rule, in Caribbean weather. The trade winds, which blow northeast from the coast of Africa across most of the Caribbean, have a much larger effect on the region's weather, as does local geography.

Caribbean Tropical Storm Guide
Though not quite as powerful as hurricanes, tropical storms can still pack a punch in the Caribbean. They're more numerous than hurricanes, but like hurricanes they often die at sea and never affect populated islands.