My husband and I are on a tight budget. We want to go somewhere tropical, romantic and unique?

Question

Any suggestions on a location that feels expensive but is budget friendly?

We had tried looking into Carrib. side of mexico and at the Virgin Islands...that's the "feel" we want..

Any less expensive locations?

Answer 1

If you want the feel of the virgin islands, go to Culebra or

Vieques. They're part of the same chain, but cheaper and less comercialized.

Answer 2

Cozumel might also be a less-expensive alternative.  You might also check out the islands off Belize, or Roatan Island in Guatemala.

To save some money, you could try renting an apt/condo - HomeAway.com has lots of them listed.  That way you could save on meals.

You might also consider a cruise.  Depending on the season and cruise line, this can be a pretty inexpensive way to vacation.

Answer 3

Try Apple Vacations, FunJet, or Worryfree Vacations.  They have different specials every week to Mexico.  This will give you a good idea of what you could expect to spend.  From there, you can decide if this vacation is within your budget.  My husband and I have been several time to Cancun and Riviera Maya, 5 or 6 days, all inclusive - somewhere pretty nice, for around $2000.  It can be done if you plan it right.  Generally speaking, Cancun is more affordable than other locations.

Answer 4

Well I guess I would have to know your defintion of a tight budget is...If I was on a tight budget i would probably try Florida and avoid the Carib.

In general, i have always felt that if your going to take a vacation, do it right.  Even if on a budget. If you skimp everywhere you go, you are going to not end up having a romantic time, and wish you had stayed home. That doesnt mean you have to spend like a rock star, it just means if money is very tight you may be better off waiting until you can afford to kick in a little extra and really enjoy yourself.

Bt to  answer your question, Puerto Rico is one of the more affordable Islands. You can probably take a decent 5 day trip for 2, for about 1500$ including airfare and some expenses along the way. Possibly Jamaica as well, and maybe Cancun. Most other caribean hot spots will drain your wallet unless you wanna stay in a roach motel.

Answer 5

Antigua is probably the most romantic Caribbean island. Do a Google search and look up some hotels. Try tripadvisor.com

But i think you'd love Antigua. Its is very quiet. Its where all the celebs go to escape US and UK media (eg. John Lennon, Whitney Huston, Maria Carie, Oprah, Vivica A. Foxx, Queen Latifah) have all been here on several occasions.

Answer 6

We got a great deal to jamaica and the Dominican on this website.  We like the all inclusives.  We stayed in jamaica for 1300   for the 2 of us and that included air hotel food and drinks  cuba is even cheaper but make sure and read the reviews of the hotels before you decide on a hotel.  You can do all tht on this site.

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