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When to Go
Everyone imagines being
IN THIS CHAPTER
When to Go 25
Planning the Trip 25
Celebrations & Events 25
Documentation
on a Caribbean island
during the winter when the
weather is miserable most ev-
erywhere else. While winter is
an ideal time to visit, summer, spring, and
fall have advantages, too. Since tempera-
tures remain steady in the 80s year-round,
smart travelers often come here during the
summer off-season when more bargains
are available.
Airfare and hotel rates begin to drop
around mid-April, just in time for the
Queen's Birthday. Queen Beatrix, the cur-
rent monarch of the Netherlands, was
actually born in January, but that's a lousy
time of year in Holland, so citizens (includ-
ing those living in the Netherlands Antil-
les) celebrate on the birthday of the former
Queen (Juliana), April 30.
30
Money Matters
34
Going Metric
36
Electricity
37
Time
37
Health & Safety
37
Insurance
39
Travelers with
Special Needs
41
Getting Here
41
Getting Around
46
Accommodations
48
Getting Married
49
Star Ratings
Throughout this topic, attractions, hotels and restaurants of un-
usual merit have been rated according to the following system:
Of special interest
Worth a visit
Not to be missed
Planning the Trip
Transportation and hotel rates change often and vary be-
tween vendors. Never accept the first price you receive. If
your time and patience are limited, contact at least two certi-
fied travel agents who specialize in the Caribbean, then dou-
ble-check their quotes with a bit of Internet research before
you agree to anything. With infinite time and diligence, you can uncover
numerous bargains and packaged arrangements for yourself, especially
off-season.
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