Tourists Traps During Caribbean Holidays

The Caribbean is basically an area comprising theeasily avoid. Money can be saved for the better part
Caribbean Sea, its accompanying islands and theof the trip like hiring transport to travel between the
surrounding coastal areas. Located in the east ofdifferent islands, and indulging in fine scrumptious
Central America, this region encompasses more thancuisine.
seven thousand islands, islets, cays and reefs.Another big tourist trap is in the ports of the
Some of the islands there, with a flat landscape andCaribbean island Jamaica. As soon as one gets off
non-volcanic in origin, include Antigua, Barbados,the ship, the locals there, carrying armloads of duty
Bonaire and Saint Croix. The other islands, possessingfree products, surround you and push you to buy
a terrain of gigantic mountain ranges, include Puertotheir products. These persistent sellers give Jamaica a
Rico, Saint Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica,bad reputation, as most of the products they sell are
Dominican Republic and Cuba.smoked, which is sad because it gives this gorgeous
Caribbean islands are ideal places for spendingisland a bad reputation. It is best to just decline their
vacations because of the beautiful beaches, amazingoffers politely yet, in a firm manner and walk on.
food, rich architectural landmarks, famous museumsOther Tourist traps in the Caribbean islands are the
and the hospitable attitude of the locals. Thehurricanes; Saint Lucia and Martinique are the most
numerous stunning beaches in the Caribbean providehurricane hit islands. Though seldom occurring, these
excellent opportunities for adventure loving people,hurricanes, like The Dean, are quite fierce and
such as scuba diving, yachting, jet skiing, etc.damage property and pose a safety risk to the
However, people opting to visit the Caribbean islandspeople on foot. It is better to consult an authentic
for holidays ought to be aware of the tourist trapsweather forecast schedule before planning a visit to
there. Tourists travelling through ships need to knowthe Caribbean islands.
that on most of the ships a bonus gratuity of 15% isLike anywhere else on this planet, the Caribbean
already added when a drink is ordered. Most of theislands have their share of crime. Tourists are warned
people visiting there for the first time do not knowagainst pickpocketers and hitchhikers who pose to
this fact and tend to tip the bartender as well.get an innocent ride but may actually be thugs,
Most of the ships are also known to charge for ascheming of robbing you blind. People of the
bottle of soda, so it is advised that a soda card beCaribbean islands may either be extremely nice and
bought on the day of embarking for the remaininghospitable, or just the opposite. It is suggested that
days on cruise to avoid extra costs. Holidays on thetourists should either give a respectful treatment to
Caribbean islands can be quite expensive so, it'sthem if they need any help, or just mind their own
better to save on the little expenditures that one canbusiness and walk away.