October 17, 2008, Newsletter Issue #137: Finding a Caribbean Vacation Rental

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Imagine pristine beaches fringed by elegant swaying palms. The air is perfumed by tropical blooms. Sparkling turquoise waters are warm and clear as you float above colorful reefs and surrounded by dozens of exotic tropical fish. At sunset, Mother Nature paints a masterpiece across the sea as you sip a tall, cool rum drink and feast of the bounty of the sea. It must be paradise.

The Caribbean Islands extends 1,700 miles from Cuba in the west to Barbados in the East and from the coast of South America north to Bermuda. There are 30 major islands and hundreds of lesser-known and private islands. Each year over two million American visitors escape Jack Frost or the doldrums of daily life for a vacation in this vacation paradise.

The key to a perfect Caribbean getaway is choosing the right place to stay and play. Give some thought to your travel personality and priorities. Is nightlife important? Need family-friendly activities for all ages to fill the days with fun? Want top-rated golf on scenic links? Looking for action and adventure or seclusion to relax and rejuvenate? Caribbean accommodations run the gamut with full-scale, all-inclusive resorts like Sandals and Beaches, upscale condominiums, luxurious beachfront vacation villas big enough for family and friends and secluded beach houses perfect for romance.

One of the charms of the Caribbean is its diversity. No two islands are exactly alike. Search Internet sites of major travel publications such as Fodor’s, Frommer’s, Travel & Leisure and Lonely Planet for island information. The U.S. Department of State also offers sound advice on Caribbean travel health and safety. No doubt, smart Internet searches of Caribbean vacations rentals will lead you to the destination of your dreams.

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