WHERE IS THE CHEAPEST ISLAND TO VISIT IN THE CARIBBEAN?

CheapOair.com - Visiting the Ritz Carlton in St. Thomas, or rubbing shoulders with celebrities at the Whitehouse Resort in Jamaica are worthy goals but may seem more like a mirage than reality. The truth is you don’t have to have a college trust fund saved up to go to a white sandy beach where the locals pull up a Banana Boat to the shore to offer you drinks. Here are some least expensive Caribbean Islands you can find some good getaway deals.

The Island of Aruba: Known as “One Happy Island,” Aruba is just 4.5 hours by direct flight from major cities on the East Coast, and the airline tickets are affordable especially if you book in advance. Island food and lodging can get expensive, so opt for Cheap Vacation Rentals by the Beach with fully-equipped kitchens so you can save. Aruba has several comprehensive supermarkets with produce (mostly imported from Miami), and plenty of natural attractions including the Arikok National Park, and some of the best beaches in the world (there are several superb public beaches, so you don’t need to stay at an expensive resort to plunk down your umbrella and blanket on the beach.


The Dominican Republic: One of the best bargains in the Caribbean and sometimes overlooked in favor of other big names, The Dominican Republic has several low to moderately-priced accommodations, and some fully equipped with self catering. If you pare down on expensive activities like going out to eat, or renting jet skis or doing paragliding on a daily basis, you’ll stretch your dollar more. Because of the strong competition among airlines and hotels that target this island as a hot spot destination, you can always find Cheap Flights to the Dominican Republic.

The Bahamas: Located a hop, skip and a flight (or cruise) from Florida and they’re only 50 miles off the shore. This 700-island archipelago offers several opportunities for travelers who want to do a budget Caribbean vacation. An inexpensive way to travel to the Bahamas include cruises that leave from Miami, although airfare to the Bahamas is relatively cheap too, especially if you’re departing from Florida. A good value hotel is the Pineapple Fields and the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort priced at reasonable rates. (Provided by Cheapoair)