Vacationing in the Caribbean in 2016

There is no place like home! That is if your home is a beautiful Caribbean Island. Yeah, no Caribbean island can boast of first world status. But, this is the beauty of it we don't have first world problems (lol)....The Caribbean is famous for it's laid back lifestyle (some more than others) and it's scenic beaches and resorts. If you haven't been to the Caribbean we suggest you make it your place to visit this year. It especially comes in handy for those seeking to escape the bone aching cold winters.

If you are looking for the cheapest all inclusive vacation, the Dominican Republic currently holds the mantle on that this year. When we say all- inclusive, we mean all- inclusive with luxury of course. Consider also when planning your Caribbean getaway, whether you are planning this trip in the high season or the low season (meaning peak travel time into the Caribbean or off peak travel time). In most islands, December through to April is the peak season while June through to October is the low season. 

Air+Hotel packages are sometimes a deal worth considering and sometimes not. We urge that you consider prices together as well as separate when making bookings. 

Here is a small list of the Best and Cheapest Caribbean Islands that you should consider coming to when planning your Caribbean getaway.

Firstly, we would like to state that this article is in no way sponsored by the Dominican Republic.

Now let's proceed...

• Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

High Season - US$135 - US$373

Low Season - US$80 - US$373

• Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

High Season - US$188 - US$708

Low Season - US$113 - US$609

• La Romana, Dominican Republic

Hgh Season - US$181 - US$373

Low Season - US$142 - US$256

• Negril, Jamaica

High Season - US$229 - US$967

Low Season - US$146 - US$757

• Ocho Rios, Jamaica

High Season - US$199 - US$1,156

Low Season - US$159 - US$640

Whichever destination you choose, we are positive you will have the most relaxing and enjoyable stay here in the beautiful Caribbean Island getaway.

The future of online shopping with Google Tips

The future of online shopping? Where is it now and where is it heading? What are the best places to shop online? Affordable online shopping and much more.

Everyone and their uncle has switched from the hassle of running around from store to store in order to find items to the preferred ease of shopping online. Now, is this necessarily a bad thing?, I mean think of how much quieter the malls are to stroll through now, lol ..... 

However, in economy's in the Caribbean that try to make online shopping difficult with increased taxes and additional costs it would really help to have some tips and tricks on how to get the most out of online shopping. So, we hit the google net (lol) in search of some handy ways to accomplish online shopping smarter.

Google Tip 1). 

Research, Research, Research

To ensure you are getting the best price do some research using comparison sites such as Price Grabber or Yahoo Shopping before deciding on a site. Simply enter the item that you are looking for and the store with the cheapest price for it will be given to you. Pretty handy right!

Google Tip 2). 

Be creative

So, if you are like some of us and could use a discount on the already discounted price lol. It is worth monitoring the price of the item over the next week as most sites use a price surge that cause the price to fluctuate due to demand and other factors. Rumor has it some sites even price things based on your personal browsing habits. Slickdeals provide a great price alert system for popular ecommerce sites such as amazon. They send you an email when the price drops to where you are comfortable purchasing it at which point you can do so.

Google Tip 3). 

Look for coupons

With all the above intel in your pocket, you would be amazed that you can get the price even lower by simply looking for coupons on handy sites like DealNews and Fat Wallet.

Google Tip 4). 

Digital Gift Cards

Gift yourself a digital gift card. Sites such as Giftcardgranny and Cardpool help you save anywhere from 2%- 30% on your purchase with digital gift cards.

Google Tip 5). 

Leave the item in your cart

Did you know that if you leave the item in your cart for a bit, the e-retailer most times send you an email offering an even lower price for you to complete the purchase. 

Google Tip 6). 

Get free shipping

If you can, try to avoid paying for shipping at all costs. Many large ecommerce chains give you the option of avoiding the shipping costs, whether by adding a filler item at a small cost or by signing up for membership to one of their clubs. Either way you win, and it saves you a lot in the long run.

With all these amazing tips above it's safe to say the future of online shopping is as bright as it will ever be. As it is right now some store actually sell more online than they do in store, the convenience of it all is just undeniable as well as the luxury of shopping at home. While the pleasures of shopping in stores will never actually loose it's zeal as for some it's quite therapeutic. The online shopping lifestyle is on the rise.