The first word that comes to mind when someone says the Caribbean is paradise. Between the sandy beaches and local cuisine, travelers are blown away by the charm these islands have to offer. So it should be no surprise that with over 7,000 islands it can be tricky for travelers to pick the perfect destination for their getaway.
Fortunately, FlipKey’s Travel Trends data gives travelers the information they need to make the most out of their tropical escape: The top 5 spots to visit in the Caribbean are:
San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Rincon, Puerto Rico
- Negril, Jamaica
- Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands
- Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
However, just because the Dominican Republic falls near the bottom of the list does not mean it is an undesirable location- it just means that travelers haven’t crowded it yet. With less crowds of tourists to fight through you may find an even more peaceful and relaxing vacation. In case you are still unsure, FlipKey offers around 500 Dominican Republic Villas to test the theory.
Once you have picked your spot, you should think about when to take your holiday in the sun. Since prices spike to around $400 a night in March and April, you should avoid traveling to the Caribbean during these months if you are on a tight budget. While the average length of stay is usually over a week, don’t be afraid to simply make it a weekend retreat.
Not to mention- Prices are lower around Valentine’s Day, allowing you to take your special someone on a romantic retreat. Even FlipKey’s data shows that with 41% of reservation requests being for parties of two…this must be the romantic hotspot. But don’t let us give it all away- check out the statistics and facts below to make the most of your Caribbean getaway!
DOMINICA IS BEAUTIFUL BUT THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO DO MORE TO KEEP THE CITY STREETS CLEAN. ROSEAU IS DISGUSTING
For those who do not believe that Dominica needs an international airport, here’s the latest travel route from North America to Dominica. If you were not born in Dominica and you were vacationing with your family, would you travel this crazy route. Please let me know:
New York Kennedy (JFK)
Toronto Intl (YYZ) 05:20pm – 25Jul , Thu
07:11pm – 25Jul , Thu Nonstop
Coach
Air Canada Flight 8905 DH4 more
Operated by AIR CANADA EXPRESS – JAZZ
Connecting flight wait time 13 hours 34 minutes
Toronto Intl (YYZ)
Barbados (BGI) 08:45am – 26Jul , Fri
02:00pm – 26Jul , Fri Nonstop
Coach
Air Canada Flight 966 319 more
Barbados (BGI)
Dominica Melville Hall (DOM) 05:50pm – 26Jul , Fri
06:50pm – 26Jul , Fri Nonstop
Coach
LIAT (1974) Flight 524 DH3 more
thats not the best or only route. there are other options. you can fly from NYC to Barbados without going to Canada.
Trust me iv been to all these places and non can compare to my home Dominica!
Dominica is not my home, but I cannot agree with you more.