Your
Caribbean vacation is sure to consist of sun, sand and incredible
memories that unite your family for many years to come. However, any
time you travel to another country, you must remember a few pointers
in order to keep your loved ones safe and happy. Thankfully, you can
avoid a variety of potential mishaps by checking out the tips below –
allowing you and your family to enjoy the vacation of a lifetime!
Unclean
water and raw foods: Tempted by
that friendly street vendor with the sumptuous-smelling jerk
chicken? No matter how mouth-watering the local fare may appear, you
should still exercise caution to avoid illness. Here’s a tip: only
eat cooked foods and fruits that need peeling.
Painful
sunburn: You may have gotten
away without using sunscreen (tsk! tsk!) during that trip to the
Jersey shore, but let’s face it, the Caribbean’s a little closer
to the equator. Many travelers don’t realize that sunscreen is of
the utmost importance, and wind up with painful burns or even worse,
sun poisoning – so bring lots of SPF and reapply often.
Noisy
festivals: Looking for a
relaxing and quiet getaway? Make sure that your chosen destination
isn’t celebrating a large festival during your vacation. Antigua
parties it up for two weeks each summer during Carnival, and the
normally-sleepy town of Negril hosts the JamFest concert series for
spring breakers during the month of March.
Pickpocketing:
If you plan on leaving your resort, remember to keep a close eye on
your property and to limit the amount of cash you carry. While many
locals are friendly and welcoming, others may want to take advantage
of naïve tourists. Don’t give them the chance!
Keep these
tips in mind while you prepare for your island getaway to guarantee a
worry-free tropical escape. Travel safely and wisely, and you and
your loved ones will have the time of your lives. Now that you’re
ready, what are you waiting for? Hit the beach!
About the
Author
As
International Social Media Manager for Grand
Pineapple Beach Resorts (Unique Vacation, Ltd.), Tiffany Mullins
leads a team that creates new strategies for global, multi-brand
social media. In addition to managing Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts’
online community, she also oversees the direction of Sandals and
Beaches social media, including the Sandals
Wedding Blog, which brings brides and inspiration together to
truly create “Your Wedding. Your Style.” Tiffany now resides on
Paradise Island in The Bahamas. For more information on Grand
Pineapple’s all inclusive resorts, please call 1-800-327-1991 or
visit www.grandpineapple.com.
