A source that I use anytime I’m planning a vacation is TripAdvisor.com. It has destination guides as well as a list of hotels and resorts, along with comments from past guests, so that you can weigh the different factors according to how important they are to you.

The Southern Caribbean is more-remote than the Eastern or Western, so it will be a bit more complicated to get there and probably more expensive. Barbados, St. Lucia, etc. are common destinations and they do have AI’s.

You might consider a Caribbean cruise, but that, too, involves some research, as there are many, many options that you would need to choose from before you talk with a travel agent.

A travel agent will be able to help you book a vacation, once you know what you’re looking for, either on land or at sea.

Better hurry, though. March is a big travel time for school breaks, Easter, etc.

http://funbarbados.com/

http://www.barbados.org/

http://www.visitbarbados.org/Splash.aspx

As it relates to accommodation, there is a lovely resort in Barbados called The Barbados Beach Club. This is along the South Coast and has a lovely beach view. I stayed at this resort and it was awesome!!

http://barbadosbeachclub.com/

The Barbados Beach Club is an all inclusive resort which offers breakfast, lunch, after noon tea, dinner, unlimited drinks, an exercise room (gym), pool aerobics, snorkeling, scuba diving lessons, windsurfing, Hobie cat cruises, beach volley ball, games room, free shuttle service to and from the main town and soooo much more. The activities that are included in this all-inclusive package are astounding.

http://barbadosbeachclub.com/recreation.…

The Barbados beach club has 3 restaurants on site and one of them is buffet the other two are a la carte. The two a la carte are seafood and the other is Italian.

http://barbadosbeachclub.com/facilities_…

This is a wonderful resort in a wonderful island; you should come and explore it for yourself my friend.

They also have a special going up to December 15th, 2009…you get 45% discount off the rate:

http://barbadosbeachclub.com/special-det…

For more information contact them below:

http://barbadosbeachclub.com/contact.cfm

Have a look at the links that I gave you.

Hope I helped!

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You can get great deals through www.tripcentral.ca or belairtravel.com (as well as the many other agencies)…do your shopping online and compare prices…then call the agency you want to go with and most likely they’ll match the lowest prices.

Have a great time!

Any suggestions?

I am sure you are happy to have him home. You will need some time together! Here are a few options. Of course, the military does offer a handful of resorts for military personnel only(retired/active). I know there is one in Hawaii and one in Orlando. Outside of that, looking at your budget, there are a few areas you may consider. I would suggest an all-inclusive resort as that will take a way a lot of "other" expenses that you would have to plan for when travelling. Sandals and Beaches are great! However, they will be beyond your budget for a 7 night stay. You may try the Aventura Spa Palace in Riviera Maya. It is adults only! The rate for a 6 nt/7 day package(I used July) with airfare, airport/resort transfers, all meals/snacks/alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverages, resort tips, tours to Chichen Itza/Tulum/Coba/Ek Balam, and more! The rate is around $1554.00pp. Not too bad. You may also try Belize, I love the Victoria House – their web site is www.victoria-house.com. It is on Ambergris Caye – relaxing, great watersports, beautiful. Another area with great beaches is Punta Cana. There is the Excellence Punta Cana, another adults only all-inclusive resort! This option for 6nts./7days air, transfers, meals/alcoholic/nonalcoholic bevs and more willl cost around $1717.00pp. Of course there are less expensive ways to go, but these are all great 4 star(out of 5) resorts! Where ever you decide to go. Just enjoy one another.

I can think of Barbados where there’s great nightlife but no casino involved.

You can check below for all-inclusive vacations:

http://www.barbados.org/allinclusive_vacations.php

You can also check into Almond Resorts, Barbados has at least three resorts and one is situated in St. Lawrence Gap where nightlife is seen.

http://www.almondresorts.com/

Hope this helps.

Can anyone suggest a good location and all-inclusive resort to travel to? We are looking for a place we can all just kick back on the beach and drink and have a good time. Also, if you could suggest one with a casino in it as well, that would be a HUGE plus.

Thanks!
Thank you, sorry though I forgot to mention I’ve been to Aruba and am looking for somewhere else. XD

I would definitely look at Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana. This all-inclusive resort has many of the amenities you are looking for including being on a beautiful beach. The resort also features five bars, seven restaurants and 24-hour room service. Lastly, they have a great nightly entertainment in their beautiful indoor theater and a casino that is open until 3 am.

If you’re from U.S., I can recommend Apple Vacations – you can do a complete package.

Here’s the link direct to Barbados vacations with them:

http://www.applevacations.com/showDestination.do?command=showDestination&destinationCode=BGI

You can also consider Almond Resorts
http://www.almondresorts.com/ – there are three Almond ones in Barbados.

Honest travel agents may reply also.

If you are looking for all of that AND not expensive, your best bet is Cancun. Jamaica is cheaper, but it’s clearly passed its prime and is not as nice or as safe as it was ten years ago. St. Thomas, St. John, Aruba, The Caymans and Grand Bahama all have beautiful places, but, by far, the most affordable places are in Cancun. Seriously, all of the resorts are nice. I’ve only stayed at the Hilton there are the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach, but there are other Fiesta Americana properties in Cancun that are not as expensive. Go to Yahoo Travel or Travelocity and check out the hotels. You need to see pictures and compare.

Good Luck and Congrats on your upcoming nuptials!