The Caribbean can be as affordable or expensive as you want it to be. The expensive side is full of ultraluxe hotels and all inclusive resorts, while the affordable side is full of fun. You don’t need to spend an arm and a leg for an authentic Caribbean vacation- in fact, paradoxically, the more you spend the further you get from anything that comes close to authentic. To embrace the people and culture of the Caribbean, you have to get out of the resorts. You have to hike the local parks, visit the local beaches, drink at the local bars, and shop at the local stores. If you’re looking for something affordable, something fun, and something real, then follow along. I’d love to share my experiences with you.