Introduction - Romantic Escapes in the Caribbean: Lovetripper Guide - page 12

never been to the island before, be very frustrating. If you do
consider a three-night package, re-read the Quick Getaways
section, page 6, just prior for the list of the easiest destinations
to reach from the US.
If budget is a major factor or if you need to hurry back to the
kids, we suggest a four-night trip. You'll have a little time to
relax and, although it's not as glorious as a week-long stay,
you'll start to get into the island groove and state of mind.
On a week-long trip you'll have a chance to really relax and take
some day-trips around the island.
Two-week trips are the epitome of luxury. They're usually en-
joyed by Europeans rather than Americans, who generally have
shorter vacations than their trans-Atlantic neighbors. If you're
lucky enough to afford, both in time and money, a long getaway,
you might think about island-hopping. See page 33 for tips on
inter-island flights.
T TIP: If you will be arriving very late, consider staying
the first night at an inexpensive hotel close to the air-
port. A business hotel, without the amenities of a resort,
will look just fine if you're coming in just in time to hit
the sack. The next morning, get up and take a taxi to
your resort hotel. You'll arrive early and have all day to
enjoy the resort and feel like you're really getting your
money's worth. You may have to store your luggage un-
til your room is ready, but most resorts have changing
facilities so you can go ahead and hit the beach.
When to Go
Seasonal Pricing
Room rates are at their highest from mid-December through
mid-April (and at all-time highs during the holiday weeks), and
generally fall about 40-50% during low season. Resorts that
seem out of reach in the winter months may be right in your
price range during the summer.
Of course, into any scene a little rain must fall, and in the Ca-
ribbean that means low season. Low season covers the summer