Caribbean Cruise Line shares Cruising to the Caribbean Islands The Caribbean has long been a desirable cruise destination for American travelers. Treasured for its scenery and family-friendly atmosphere, the Caribbean has become the safest travel destination for millions of American tourists each year. Like anywhere else in the world, a handful of travelers now and again encounter travel headaches. More often than not, these travel troubles are actually the result of poor planning by tourists. As a result, the key to a positive Caribbean vacation is preparation, from passports and picking out the right location to learning fundamental details about your destination and knowing how to pack. For you to make sure that your Caribbean vacation will be a success here is some travel advice to consider while preparing your getaway: Submit an application for passports immediately. As all Caribbean destinations - with exception of St. Thomas and the U.S. Virgin Islands - involve passports for air travel, each individual member of your family will need to apply. Being the first year of the new passport regulations, delays have increased (with some estimates placing completed application at 10 weeks). Given that you don't want to miss your vacation because of passports that haven't arrived, carry out this step in advance of arranging the details of your vacation. Perform some research prior to travel. Try to learn about the culture of your destination and the location of points of interest. Have a look at reviews for hotels, restaurants and activities. After you learn a bit about your Caribbean destination, it will be possible to make wise decisions regarding resorts and activities. As the Caribbean has numerous great family activities, make sure to get your kids involved in the planning process. Your youngsters will be thrilled to know they had a role in your family vacation and you won't have to be anxious about disappointments. Most resort will provide helpful services that will allow you to make good decisions once you are there. All through the Caribbean, reliable resorts may typically make available shuttle transportation, activity packages and may additionally have exclusive programs for guests. Moreover, try to reap some benefits from your resort's local connections. You can actually plan every part from car rentals to scuba diving tours specifically through your resort.

Whenever you plan to visit the Caribbean throughout the high season (generally December to mid-April), try to make your hotel reservations about 2-3 months ahead. While in the off-season (June to November), reservations at popular resorts are a bit quicker to come by and also less expensive . Depending upon where you plan to travel in the Caribbean, you may not need to change currency as many islands accept U.S. currency in addition to local currencies. However, in many cases, it is advantageous to carry the official currency of your destination - specifically when traveling outside of areas visited by tourists. When you are unsure whether or not you need to exchange currency, visit the concierge of your resort. Your concierge may also direct you to a good point of exchange. Throughout the Caribbean, food and drinking water are often safe for your whole family. Yet, if you spend time exploring outside the major tourist areas - like the different desert coast of Western Aruba – you will want to pack some bottled water. Wear sunscreen. Far and away, the most typical health concern for tourists in the Caribbean is overexposure to sunlight. Even so, this hazard can also be the simplest thing to avoid. Basically pack some great sunscreen and cover-up clothing to use on the beach or while playing outside. If for any valid reason you have any situations while you're on vacation in the Caribbean, contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Almost all of the islands in the region have an office that provides helpful travel information and personnel able to resolve many standard travel headaches. The U.S. State Department also offers you in depth Consular Information Sheets for all the Caribbean nations. These information packets will help you understand entry and exit requirements, currency exchange, the location of consulates and embassies throughout the region and a good deal of other local issues. Use the information of the U.S. State Department in conjunction with your travel guides to prepare for your vacation in order to avoid the unnecessary stress relating to international travel. You may also want to research travel insurance programs before finalizing the details of your vacation. Travel insurance can protect you (and your money) just in case you have to cancel your vacation; experience delays while traveling or have any health problems. Review your existing homeowner's and medical insurance plans to see if any of these conditions are covered prior to deciding to travel. By using these common helpful hints while you plan your holiday to the Caribbean will not only help you avoid common travel headaches, but in addition grant you and your family a perfect vacation.

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