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Getting to the Islands
O
nce the two of you have decided where you'd like to go,
here's your second hurdle: getting there. Fortunately, you have
several options because most islands are served by multiple air
carriers; many are also served by cruise ships.
Caribbean Air Carriers
Just as you would with accommodations, shop around for an
airline. Start early, be patient, and do some research. Check
with several carriers, even those that aren't the primary air-
lines in your region. The chances are, unless you are starting
from an East Coast hub, that you'll be making connections
along the way, so sometimes it's cheaper to do some creative
routing - although you will pay for it in travel time.
Travel to Caribbean destinations is easier than ever with ample
airlifts to even the smallest islands. Most connections from ma-
jor mainland US cities are made through either Miami or San
Juan, Puerto Rico's Luis Muñoz Marin Airport, the American
Airlines hub for many Caribbean flights. From San Juan,
American Eagle serves many neighboring islands.
Frequent Flyer Programs
When you purchase your airline ticket, sign up for the frequent
flyer program. Also, check to see if the resort you are visiting is
part of the program.
Today you can earn mileage in many ways other than flying.
Long distance companies, credit card companies, dining pro-
grams, and others offer miles, sometimes as many as five for ev-
ery dollar spent.
Some Internet sites where you can buy tickets include: www.
priceline.com; www.cheaptickets.com; www.travelocity.com;
and www.etravelplans.com.
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