Dodging these common travel missteps will help you make the most of a trip to the Caribbean.
For glamorous beach clubs,St.
Bartsoffers plenty of things to do, whilewilder islands like Dominicacater to hikers and waterfall chasers.
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If you do decide to go the all-inclusive route, confirm you read the fine print.
Chatting with locals is also the best way to learn aboutthe islands' most underrated spots.
Restaurants are harder to get into, and rates for just about everything are at their max.
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It’s only the occasional tempest that makes headlines and presents the region as a storm-torn bedlam.
Whatever you decide, understand that weather is ultimately unpredictable.
Every island has its specialties, like Jamaican jerk chicken or the Dominican Republic’s sancocho stew.
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Don’t miss out on the magical underwater biodiversity of your destination by skipping a snorkel excursion.
Dutch is the official language of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao.
Most people would scoff at the concept of a New York Minute, and “late” is subjective.
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It’s a quick way to ruin your vacation, or at least a few days of it.
This fact makesall-inclusive resortseven more enticing.
It’s possible to see multiple islands on your own schedule rather than be transported from port to port.
