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Cheap Caribbean Vacations For Wannabe Celebrities

Like the idea of getting away from it all on the cheap? And how about if you could get away from it all on a magical, sun drenched, gorgeous island? Well, cheap Caribbean vacations are available, and you can even save money on cruises, hotels and your airfare to get there. Post 9/11, the travel industry has suffered losses because people are choosing to spend their vacation dollars differently. So, they’ve put in place new strategies to encourage tourism to flourish again. You may never have considered international jetsetting as an alternative to driving to the beach, but the cheap Caribbean vacations on offer make it possible and affordable.

Stars in your eyes (and your lens)
You don't have to be a celebrity to be spotted in exotic locations. Sure, they may not partake of the cheap Caribbean vacations that you may favor, but so what if they stay in an upmarket hotel suite and you check into the establishments that offer discounts? A holiday is a holiday and regardless of the thread count of the sheets you sleep on, you're still guaranteed amazing vistas and the opportunity to soak up the tropical ambience of a world-class destination. Even better, you can be the one taking advantage of wonderful specials while keeping your camera poised to snap the stars on vacation. Paparazzi, eat your heart out! When the gossip mags request your photograph of Angelina or Keira looking sublime and suntanned on a Barbados beach, you'll be glad to recommend an appropriate fee.

Cruises aren't for losers
You'll probably never see Paris Hilton sprawled out on the Lido Deck of the Love Boat. Not unless Aaron Spelling offers top billing, that is. But a cruise could be just what the love doctor ordered if you want to explore your options for hooking a live one of the opposite sex in the tropics. No longer mainly the domain of seniors and families with kiddies, cruise companies cater to all different demographics and there are plenty of operators advertising good cheap deals to the singles market. Cheap Caribbean vacations can start with a cruise and end with five nights in a 3-star hotel with a meals package thrown in. Paris may endorse 'the simple life' but she'll never really know how fun it is to score a genuine bargain.

Specific activity vacations
Is scuba diving your thing? How about fishing? Or perhaps cooking? There are cheap Caribbean vacations that appeal to many different interests. Celebs are always going on about their latest fad whether they're taking instruction in Kabbalah or learning how to whip up a caramel soufflé for ninety-five of their closest friends. Indulge your whims and sign up for your own favorite activities. Many tour operators and resorts design special packages at very affordable rates.

Time of year
Summer is undoubtedly the most expensive time of year to travel, so make like a celebrity and take off any time … any time you can manage a vacation that is. Spring is a fantastic season for cheap Caribbean vacations because it's usually a time when young tourists are in abundance and the atmosphere is fun and lively. But, the Caribbean being what it is - bathed in sunshine and laced with the fragrance of coconut and pineapple - even winter cannot be labelled 'a bad time' to go.

Even if you never make your million, there's no reason why you can't take cheap Caribbean vacations just to see what all the fuss is about. Go ahead and follow in the footsteps of the rich and famous, and whenever you see someone aiming a camera at you, act like you don't want your picture taken and you'll be an instant mystery.