Off-peak Caribbean bargains from $625 - Travel Deals - MSNBC.com: "Spring is the ideal time for a Caribbean vacation: The weather is glorious, the crowds are few, and the prices are reasonable. There's a Caribbean island to suit every beach bum, but we’ve found discounted vacations – all with superior accommodations and airfare included – that make four islands especially appealing for a spring getaway. Four-night holidays on Grand Cayman or St. Lucia start at $625, a week-long sojourn at a top-rated Barbados resort costs just $1060, and a five-day, all-inclusive stay at an upscale Antigua property sets you back only $1,025. "
Forbes , I have been a long time vacation homeowner on Aruba, the tiny Dutch Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela. Only 20 miles long and 6 miles across, the cactus-filled, dry island features my favorite beach in the entire world. Endless days spent on the famed Eagle Beach floating in crystal clear, aquamarine warm waters is why massive throngs of tourists return annually to this island paradise.