The Caribbean has developed a reputation for being a place of paradise – and with good reason. Heavenly islands, picture-perfect beaches, a laidback atmosphere and a diverse array of cultures.
Such a blissful corner of the planet may warrant a worry that it comes with a high price tag, as these islands carry hundreds of upmarket resorts that can burn a hole in even the largest budget.
However, if you plan accordingly and are willing to make a few amendments to your dream getaway, such as visiting in shoulder seasons or adding stop-overs to lower the price of your flight, a holiday to the Caribbean can be just as affordable as trips to less far-flung destinations.
Islands like St Kitts and Dominica have been touched less by tourism, leading to lower prices and more outdoor activities, while even in popular places like Barbados or the Dominican Republic, the prices of everyday essentials, as well as tours and other adventures, can be affordable if you’re willing to search around for the best price.
To help plan your trip, we’ve rounded up a selection of the most affordable islands in the region, along with activity suggestions and hotels that are value for money.
Most affordable Caribbean destinations
1. Dominica
Dominica is nicknamed the ‘Nature Island’, meaning visitors can expect a lot from this island’s natural beauty. Fortunately, it lives up to expectations thanks to striking waterfalls, dramatic mountains and volcanoes, thick rainforests and beaches, such as Toucari or Soufriere. What’s more, as the island is slightly more difficult to reach, it has been preserved from mass tourism and the effects that come with it. As such, many of the best things to do are either free or extremely affordable.
‘Must-do’ things include hiking to Boiling Lake, seeing Trafalgar Falls and Titou Gorge, taking a dip in the Emerald Pool and hiking part of the 124-mile Waitukubuli National Trail, all of which come at no cost. Other popular activities include snorkelling or scuba diving at Champagne Reef or Scotts Head, going on wildlife spotting tours and taking boat rides down the Indian River, all of which are reasonable and even more…
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