If you've been to the Caribbean, you know it can be one of the most relaxing places on the planet. That laid-back atmosphere just seems to rub off and by day two, you're already dreaming about never going back home again. Sunshine, buffets, sandy beaches, and romantic evenings are enough to make anyone think twice about where they live.

What I am going to show you is how I save money every time that I want to book a resort in the Caribbean, and how I have never been disappointed at any place I've ever stayed.

Now, I admit, I'm not very picky, but I do know bad from good. I can sympathize with resort owners to a certain extent. I don't know about you, but when I go on vacation, I want to know that I have the best I can afford. We all work hard for our money and like Mom said, getting a good deal is a good thing.

First, like me, you probably know where you want to go. I started going to Aruba and later branched out to some of the other Caribbean islands. Some places were better when tourism wasn't big, and some places I've found, actually got better when tourism came in. If it helps the local economy in a good way, I'm all for it.

With your destination in mind, the first place I head for is Tripadvisor.com. This is a website I recommend for everyone I know, for everything from hotels to rental homes to vacation destinations and everything in between. The thing that makes Tripadvisor so powerful is that people like you and I make comments on the trips we've made and we rate each place. Now you don't have to do this, but if you contribute, it just makes it better for everyone. The rating system is tallied up, and each place receives a score. The lower the score, the better - because it's like a ranking - you want to be in first place.

So using Tripadvisor you can easily find the city, pick a resort from the list, and read comments from actual guests who stayed there. Many people offer information on how they saved money, so this is very useful. Two other websites have helped me a lot for saving money are Expedia.com and Hotels.com. You can find them from the Tripadvisor website in the columns, or just go directly. Here, spend some time to work with the dates of your trip to see if the resort is offering any specials.

Finally, the bigger resorts have Twitter accounts. You can find these online by Googling their name and the word Twitter. For example, Aruba Marriott twitter will show you the Twitter feed from the Marriott in Aruba, and a glance at the feed will show you some great bargains. For hotels and resorts without Twitter accounts, simply go to their website (you can Google that, too) and using the Contact button, ask about any discounts or specials that may be running during the week you want to vacation there. Just ask. You'll be surprised at the response.

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