About.com-- "Experienced travelers know that if you want to truly experience the culture of a destination, staying in a five-star resort is usually the last thing you want to do. Hostels -- which offer inexpensive lodging and a social atmosphere --- are not just for youth but rather any traveler who cherishes sharing their adventures with others and immersing themselves in local life.�The Caribbean is typically thought of as a resort destination, but these islands and countries welcome more than their fair share of backpackers and other bare-bones travelers willing to trade pampering for the experience of a lifetime."
