In northern North America, snowbirds flock more towards the Sunny Shore when it's cold, so there are warmer south areas, especially the Caribbean seasons.
While the high season marks the arrival of high prices, bargain seekers can charge a series of sand by taking into account the value of all the comprehensive resorts that bundle meals and activities into prices. For example, Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada in the Dominican Republic offers a beach, a pool and five restaurants (from $170 per night to 2x). Based in Montberle, New Jersey and an agency known for its Caribbean expertise, Liberty Travel brings clients of four beaches and multiple dining options (from $285 to $285) to Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa I'll guide you.
However, for those looking for a DIY holiday, the next destination will allow travelers to grow their budget this winter.
A small Dutch island about 50 miles north of the Venezuela coast, Bonaire is not a classic sandy beach location. Most are scattered with corals and shells. Instead, the environmentally centre island surrounded by marine reserves is for snorkelers, swimmers and divers. (Visitors pay $75 admission tax and $40 natural fees, which gives access to the island's marine and national parks.)
Of the approximately 85 diving sites at our destination, over 50 are accessible from the coast. This means that certified divers do not need guided boat excursions (big savings) to swim between Stagone Coral and tropical fish schools. On a beach like 1,000 steps, the exaggeration of 67 limestone staircases needed to reach it, and both divers and snorkelers stick to the sunset on the cactus-studded horizon, seeing marine wonders You can do it.
Home to several large hotels, Bonaire offers many vacation rentals and small resorts. Bamboo Bonaire, for example, has a cottage, with a kitchen and decorative porch inside a lush walled compound (double from $225 per night, with 20% off stays of 5 or more nights. I am).
You will need to rent a car to explore the island (kayak lists rentals starting at $34 a day). With a flamingo.
Cartagena, Colombia
On Colombia's north coast, Cartagena offers a more urban option under the sun. The historic centre of Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is filled with military architecture from the 16th to 18th centuries that proved its strategic location as a Caribbean trading port on par with Havana and San Juan.
Beach enthusiasts will find Airbnb rentals starting at around $70 a night in the Boca Grande Seaside district on the peninsula south of the Old Centre. Culture Seekers offer a more central address, including a townhouse art hotel, 11 individually decorated rooms, a piano bar, two pools and an art-focused boutique hotel with rooftop lounges with city views. Highly appreciated (double from $155 per night, including breakfast).
A walled city, Cartagena deserves a day walking down cobblestone streets to admire elegant colonial architecture painted in Caribbean hues. Free Tour Cartagena offers a 2-hour free walking tour (don't forget to tip your guide) which offers an overview of the city's main plaza and the churches of the landmarks. Explore the corridors and batteries of Castilo de San Felipede Barajas, a Spanish 17th-century military fortress on the top of San Lazaro Hill (admission: P36,000 or about $8).
For entertainment, you will bump into the artistic Gaesmani district outside the walls of the old town, known for its restaurants arranged around Plaza de la Trinidad.
Guadeloupe Archipelago
Between Dominica and Antigua in the Lesser Antilles, the French archipelago of Guadeloupe is made up of five island groups: Bastelle, Grande Terre, Marie Garante, Lesceintes and Lades Cireide. Coral reefs, sandy beaches, surfing. Trails, beaches and Guadeloupe National Park are free to visit.
A flight from Miami to Guadeloupe's Land is connected to the scent near the bridge at Guadeloupe International Mariescondera Airport. Ferries to other islands cost between 25-45 euros (approximately $26-47). Car rentals are based on Kayak, which means the average rental price is $39 a day.
Look for a relatively affordable stay at many small, eco-friendly resorts, including the 23-room Les Galets Rouges at Basse-Terre. 550 euros including breakfast). Technically, in Recentes, consisting of nine islands, two of them live in Teredhaut and Teredhaubs – Guesthouse Les Hote de La Bear is located near Grand Anse Beach on Teredhaubs (average doubles average shared kitchen) Accessible for 130 euros per night.
The highlights of the dish are bokit sandwiches, fried bread stuffed with fish, pork and chicken in spicy sauce, usually sold for a few euros at local stands.
Placencia, Belize
Placencia, a spacious beach town on Belize's south coast, is located at the tip of the 16-mile-long peninsula and offers access to the Belize Barrier Reef Offshore and the Bohemian Town Centre.
“The true appeal of Placencia is its unique “main street.” This is actually a narrow sidewalk lined with colorful bars and restaurants that give off a rustic atmosphere with the Caribbean Sea,” Email, a Costa Rica-based travel agency specializing in Central America.
Vacation rentals in the former fishing village include Bella Vitakasitas' Bella Azur (starting at $198 per night), a two-person cabin with kayaks, paddle boards and bikes. A small guesthouse modeled in the French colonial style, Alux House features a studio designed to sleep two from $105 a night. Studio apartments in Driftwood Gardens guesthouses start at two starting at $65 per night.
Saving money in the room and snorkel at one of the offshore islands (from $125 at Captain Jack), you'll be scattered all day on the water trip, and heading for hiking and birdwatching at the nearby Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary (139 Viator (from $139 from $139 from $). Golf cart rentals are another common way to explore the peninsula ($55 a day from barefoot service).
San Juan, PR
San Juan is one of the best deals in the region, starting with round-trip flights from Atlanta starting at $138, according to the Dollar Flight Club, a membership service that offers cheap airfares.
A touchdown will make it easy for travelers to see why Puerto Rico's capital is a bargain. The heart of the beach and San Juan colony is located in a place that is not easily reachable to the airport.
Among the accommodation options, the old San Juan offers many ambience hotels, including a gallery inn. The Gallery Inn offers 22 rooms and views of the town walls with access to 15 patios of the building designated as a National Historic Landmark (from $170 to double). Near the beach, Hibird is located in Coastal Condado District and offers accommodations just a 5-minute walk from the hotel (studio suites with kitchens for around $188).
While many Caribbean destinations offer escape into nature, the strength of San Juan is its history and culture. The Old San Juan Walking Tour is a good place to learn about its colonial past (Patria Tour offers a 2.5 hour itinerary for around $51, including the entrance to Castillo San Cristobal The largest fortress in the Americas).
Seek culture in the nearby Santurs district, with vibrant street murals, the Puerto Rican Museum (admission $15) and the Museum of Contemporary Art ($8). Paste after darkness and drink, dance and sample food from street foods like Empanadilla (Sales) and Alcapria (Fritters) and sample food stalls (Fritters) especially in lively public squares over the weekend .
