| The Caribbean is basically an area comprising the | | | | easily avoid. Money can be saved for the better part |
| Caribbean Sea, its accompanying islands and the | | | | of the trip like hiring transport to travel between the |
| surrounding coastal areas. Located in the east of | | | | different islands, and indulging in fine scrumptious |
| Central America, this region encompasses more than | | | | cuisine. |
| 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 and | | | | Caribbean 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, possessing | | | | free products, surround you and push you to buy |
| a terrain of gigantic mountain ranges, include Puerto | | | | their 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 spending | | | | island a bad reputation. It is best to just decline their |
| vacations because of the beautiful beaches, amazing | | | | offers politely yet, in a firm manner and walk on. |
| food, rich architectural landmarks, famous museums | | | | Other Tourist traps in the Caribbean islands are the |
| and the hospitable attitude of the locals. The | | | | hurricanes; Saint Lucia and Martinique are the most |
| numerous stunning beaches in the Caribbean provide | | | | hurricane 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 islands | | | | people on foot. It is better to consult an authentic |
| for holidays ought to be aware of the tourist traps | | | | weather forecast schedule before planning a visit to |
| there. Tourists travelling through ships need to know | | | | the Caribbean islands. |
| that on most of the ships a bonus gratuity of 15% is | | | | Like anywhere else on this planet, the Caribbean |
| already added when a drink is ordered. Most of the | | | | islands have their share of crime. Tourists are warned |
| people visiting there for the first time do not know | | | | against 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 a | | | | scheming of robbing you blind. People of the |
| bottle of soda, so it is advised that a soda card be | | | | Caribbean islands may either be extremely nice and |
| bought on the day of embarking for the remaining | | | | hospitable, or just the opposite. It is suggested that |
| days on cruise to avoid extra costs. Holidays on the | | | | tourists should either give a respectful treatment to |
| Caribbean islands can be quite expensive so, it's | | | | them if they need any help, or just mind their own |
| better to save on the little expenditures that one can | | | | business and walk away. |