Whether you’re family is on board the Oasis of the Seas or on shore, you are bound to have an amazing time! There are plenty of events going on all over the ship from day to night, during the day for those who are adventurous you can go on the SeaTrek Scuba Diving, the FlowRider surf simulator, or climb the rock wall, you can also go on shore & land excursions, maybe show off your families knowledge by taking part in onboard game shows and trivia contests and visit Johnny Rockets and Ben & Jerry’s for a treat to eat. You can spend time looking round some of the neighborhoods like Central Park which combines nature with nautical, the Board Walk that has plenty of café’s, restaurants and snack shops, and you can indulge your kids in some retail therapy, or the Royal Promenade that is at the heart of the ship with even more places to eat and drink and not forgetting places to shop. In the evening these neighborhoods transform into bustling entertainment areas where you can enjoy an evening meal before watching an ice-skating show or the family entertainers in the Comedy Club.

Royal Caribbean Cruises have plenty of activities for your children if you want some time to yourself, during the day there are activity clubs for children as young as 6 months right up to 17 year olds. They have Royal Babies interactive classes aged 6 to 36 months, Royal Tots interactive playgroup for 18 to 36 months and they also have Babies and Tots nursery run by fully trained professionals with plenty of activities. For older children they have Adventure Ocean, activity clubs for 3 to 11 year olds. Aquanauts for 3 to 5 year olds, Explorers for 6 to 8 year olds and Voyagers for 9 to 11 year olds and all staff also hold a degree in childcare or teaching. There are also plenty of things to keep fussy teenagers occupied there is a wide range of activities going on all day if they wish to join in like the Scratch DJ Academy, Mocktail competitions, Open Mic Talent Show’s and Teen BBQ’s. Or they can just relax in the teen only lounge with their friends.

The Oasis of the Seas is in a league of its own and makes for holiday that you will never forget on this awe inspiring floating resort.

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You can cruise the Panama Canal, visit the Falkland Islands, South America or take a Transatlantic Cruise on the Infinity. When you are not visiting a port there is plenty to do with your time onboard. For health and fitness fanatics the ship has a wide range of activities like the jogging circuit around the ship, a state of the art gym and an acupuncture clinic. If you’re looking to relax while onboard then there a plenty of places to go to like the Aquaspa, or therapy treatment rooms and of course the hair salon and if you want a quiet escape go to the ships two tiered library. However if retail therapy is more you thing then there are plenty of shops and specalised boutiques, you can then stop off at many of the onboard cafes and afterwards sit in the tranquil Persian Garden. There are also plenty of fun things for younger people to enjoy like Breezes pool, Ship Mates Fun Factory and a video game arcade. Then on an evening you have a choice of various specialty restaurants with a wide choice of international cuisines and there are plenty of places to meet for after dinner drinks, before you catch the evening entertainment in the celebrity theatre, watch a movie in the cinema or head off to Fortunes Casino.

Celebrity Cruises are perfect for adults and families alike and the infinite is a comfortable, exclusive and relaxing way to see the world.

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On the Artemis you will travel from Barbados to some of the most exquisite Caribbean islands, St. Lucia, Tobago and Grenada, as well as Isle Margarita and Curacao, Dutch Antilles. You will be able to spend a day in each place, to experience the characters and traditions of each island from their bustling markets and energetic locals to historical sites and unbelievable natural beauty, before relaxing each night on board the Artemis.

Before Christmas day you arrive for a full day and evening in Colon, Panama where you can make your way into the rain forest to meet the Choco Indians or follow the adventures of Captain Morgan at San Lorenzo Fort. As you travel down the Panama Canal you will be able to experience the 6 gigantic locks that move you along this historical canal where you can observe some truly magnificent scenery. On Christmas Eve you will arrive in Cartagena the oldest walled city in the Americas which is steeped in history. Christmas Day you will spend at sea however you will still experience all the usual traditions and celebrations as well as enjoy a mouth-watering six-course silver service Christmas dinner.

On Boxing Day you will return to Barbados to travel back to the UK feeling a lot more refreshed and rejuvenated than you normally do after Christmas.

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Carnival, which carries more kids than any other cruise line, offers the cruise industry’s top-rated children’s program, “Camp Carnival.” Carnival youth programs accept kids starting at age 2.

“Camp Carnival” activities are held from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. under the watchful eyes of the ship’s youth staff, who also conduct babysitting services from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., as well as from 8 a.m. to noon for children under 2 on port days. The cost for babysitting is $6/h for the first child and $4/h for each additional child in the same family.

You can rent strollers, both single and double ones on board. For a daily fee of $6/day on three and four days trips and $25 per cruise for lengthier itineraries.

Children’s menus offer a variety of kids’ favorites, and a “daily junior special” making sure your kids will get something new and different every day. The menus are printed on the back page of a fun coloring/activity book featuring all kind of games and are provided with crayons.

You will find Carnival’s poolside restaurants like a 24-hour pizzeria, a grille area serving hamburgers and hot dogs and a complimentary soft ice cream and frozen yogurt station. You also have a service offering freshly baked chocolate chip cookies at bedtime.

You also have “Fountain Fun Card” that allow unlimited soft drinks throughout the cruise for guests under 18 ranging in price from $12 on three day trip to $26 on an eight day journey.

“Camp Carnival” main activities are:

• Arts and crafts centers, including Spin Art, Sand Art and Candy Art
• Mini basketball hoops, ping-pong, volleyball and shuffleboard
• Multiple swimming options, including children’s wading pools and main Lido deck pools offering cascading water slides
• Jungle gyms
• Other playground equipment,
• Shipboard dance club for teens
• The latest game consoles
• Talent show & competitions
• Dance Parties
• Late Night Teen Hang
• Late Night Movies
• Video Arcade Tournament
• Scavenger Hunts
• Karaoke
• Air Hockey
• Football
• Freaky Food Fear Factor
• Camp Carnival Survivor Challenge
• Make Your Own Pizza
• Game Boys
• ExerSeas Activities – Including games like Dodgeball, Basket Ball, and Mini Golf
• Sea Notes – Including games and activities like Name that Tune, Teen Idol, and Musical Jeopardy
• Water Color Activities – Including activities like Mono-Printing, The Great Art Robbery, and Decoupage Boxes
• Sand Art
• Spin Art
• Candy Art
• T-Shirt Decorating
• Carnival Twister Waterslide Races
• Card Games
• Music Hang
• Theme parties
• Reality Games Shows
• Trivia and scavenger hunts
• Pool Parties
• Reading
• Geography
• Science
• Physical fitness
• Music

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• a full day of supervised activities on sea and port days
• spacious and bright playrooms
• after-hours group and private babysitting
• outdoor play space
• mini fridges in all cabins
• children’s menus and activities at the restaurants
• possibility to dine with the youth counselors in the evenings
• activities that range from arts and crafts, to basic science projects, free play, computer games, karaoke and pizza parties, story and movie time, and more.

Based on this criteria the best ones are:

• Disney Cruise Lines
• Carnival Cruise Lines
• Royal Carnival Cruise Lines

Disney Cruise Lines

Obviously these ships have been designed for children in mind. Disney Cruise Lines outperform every other major cruise line in offering services for children who are at least 12 weeks old and less than 3 years old.

Children can participate in organized programs or enjoy activities available all day long throughout the ship.

Children may make new friends, watch television, play videogames, listen to music, surf the Internet and enjoy a variety of social activities throughout the day by going to the many youth clubs onboard.

They could also slip and slide down into Mickey’s Pool, splash and have fun in the sun in Goofy’s Family Pool. These are the only ships having pools with separate filtration systems that allow diapered tots to swim, competing cruise lines generally prohibit diapers in all of their pools.

Your children could also watch a Disney movie in one of the theatres, play a board game or learn how to draw Mickey Mouse. Play video games or go to one of the live entertainment shows featuring some of Disney’s characters.

You could also enjoy character greetings, allowing your children and yourself to meet and greet Disney Characters, this occurs all day long, throughout the ship, both in designated places and during special surprises appearances. Your children will enjoy free meals with Disney characters, like having tea with Wendy from Peter Pan.

Disney Ships offer the biggest playrooms and most extensive teen hangout areas at sea, see by yourself:

Aloft, a teens-exclusive activity center is a hip hangout where teens ages 13 to 17 can make new friends, watch television, play videogames, listen to music, surf the Internet and enjoy a variety of social activities throughout the day.

Flounder’s Reef Nursery, a nursery for young children is a delightful Little Mermaid-themed daycare center that provides care for little ones ages 3 months to 3 years.

Disney’s Oceaneer Club, a children’s activity center is the perfect place for kids 3 to 7 years of age to dress up as their favorite princess or hero, play computer games and enjoy a wide variety of supervised activities throughout the day.

Disney’s Oceaneer Lab, a children’s activity center is the ideal place for children 8 to 12, to play games, use computers, conduct experiments and enjoy a wide variety of supervised activities throughout the day.

Ocean Quest, a children’s activity center is an interactive play space designed to look like the ship’s bridge where kids 11 to 13 years of age can steer a virtual ship, play videogames, watch television and participate in arts and crafts with kids their own age.

Quarter Masters, an arcade is a cozy spot featuring the latest videogames hits-and thrilling air hockey-where Guests of all ages can get their game on while onboard.

Studio Sea, a family entertainment center is a television studio-themed hotspot where parents and children are invited to sing, dance, play games and enjoy live entertainment together.

The Stack lounge, a teens-exclusive activity center is a trendy haven where teens ages 14 to 17 can make new friends, watch television, play videogames, listen to music, surf the Internet and enjoy a variety of social activities throughout the day.

In addition to all these activities, it is important to note that:

• Each Disney stateroom has a bathroom with a bathtub, the competition only offers showers unless you pay the hard price. For young kids this is very important.
• Supervised activities for ages ranging from 3 to 17, are divided into five age groups and are free until midnight or 1am.
• Group babysitting is available for ages ranging from 3 months to 3 years ($6/h/child).
• There are free unlimited fountain sodas.
• Disney has a dock at their private island Castaway Cay in the Bahamas eliminating the trouble of tendering back and forth. Castaway also offers bike rentals for the whole family.
• Disney’s nurseries charge $6/h/child.

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First, to be on the safe side, make sure to split your items on several luggages. If one is lost at least your partner and/or your family members will have something to wear.

Second, make sure to have everything you will need to live for a couple of days in your carry-on bag in case your luggage is lost or delayed for any reason.

Use this list as a starting point and adapt it to the kind of cruise you will be taking. I don’t think you will need all these items but this comprehensive list should help you not to forget anything.

The Essentials

• airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation
• cruise documents
• passports and visas or proof of citizenship (if needed)
• vaccination certificate (if required)
• driver’s license and auto insurance card – in case you decide to rent in one of your port of call
• medical insurance cards and medical history (especially if traveling alone)
• copy of prescriptions and list of all medicines you are taking
• another picture ID – if you don’t take driver’s license
• credit cards
• ATM card
• pre-paid phone card
• cash or travelers checks and receipt (keep separate)
• 3 copies of airline tickets, cruise tickets, passports/visas, itinerary – the first set to be left on your carry on bag, the second set to be left in your checked luggages, and the third set to be left with someone at home. Alternatively, you can scan the documents and email an electronic copy to yourself so that you can access them from any computer through the internet.
• Plug adaptors and converter (if needed, ask the cruise line). Electric devices can handle multiple voltages make sure that your electric devices say 110-240V, 50-60Hz (dual voltage plug in).
• contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler’s checks
• emergency numbers at home
• wallet and fanny pack
• Addresses for sending postcards/e-mail
• A list of your packing list in case your luggages get lost for insurance purposes.

Cruise Packing List

Men

• Athletic shoes
• Belts
• Boxers / Briefs
• Casual shirts
• Dress shoes
• Hat
• Oxford shirts
• Pants
• Pajamas / Robe
• Sandals
• Shirts (formal, casual, sport)
• Shorts
• Sports jacket
• Swim wear (swim suit, swim suit cover-up )
• Tie
• T-shirts / Undershirts
• Workout clothes
• underwear
• undershirts
• exercise/walking socks (formal, casual, sport)
• gloves and stocking cap (if needed)
• walking shoes
• walking sandals
• rubber sandals/shoes for reef walking and beach
• evening or dress shoes
• “docksider” casual shoes
• tuxedo jacket and pants (or dark suit)
• tuxedo tie, suspenders, and cummerbund
• tuxedo cufflinks/studs
• sport jacket
• tuxedo shirt
• dress shirts
• work out clothes/T shirts
• slacks (formal, casual)
• windbreaker jacket
• sweatshirt
• raincoat with hood
• Hats, caps, visors
• Jeans

Women

• Bras
• Lingerie (Panties and/or thongs)
• Fake Jewelry earrings, necklace, bracelets (leave the real one in a safety-deposit box till you get back from your cruise)
• Heels
• Robe
• Walking shoes
• Walking sandals
• Shorts, Capris
• Skirt
• Slacks
• Slip, Body slimmer, Spanx
• Sneakers or walking shoes
• Socks (exercise/walking, trouser socks or pantyhose)
• Stylish shirt
• Sweater
• Straw, wide-brimmed hat
• Tank, halter, sleeveless tops
• Workout clothes and jog bra
• Night gown, pajamas
• Camisole
• Purses (day and evening)
• Belts
• Scarves
• gloves and stocking cap (if needed)
• rubber sandals for reef walking and beach
• evening shoes
• costume jewelry and extra watch
• Swim suit
• Swim suit cover-up, pareo, sarong
• Flip flop shoes
• Dress for informal, formal and casual nights on ship
• Tops of all types (sleeveless, short-sleeved, long-sleeved)
• Windbreaker jacket
• Sweatshirt
• Evening sweater
• Raincoat with hood
• Hats, caps, visors
• Sundresses
• Jeans

Babies & Kids

• Diapers, swim diapers and wipes
• Pacifiers
• Ziploc type bags to dispose of diapers
• Plastic bottles & sippy cups
• A crib; booster seat for dining; stroller (the cruise line may provide these or rent them, find out before hand)
• Disposable bibs
• Favorite stuffed animals, books, coloring books, crayons and toys
• Inflatable swim aids

Toiletries/Sundries

• Comb, Brush
• Deodorant
• Floss
• Lip balm
• Shaving kit, Shaving Cream
• Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Products
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash
• Acne control products
• Baby powder
• Blow dryer, straightening iron
• Deodorant
• Depilatory
• Eyeliner
• Eye Shadow
• Lipsticks
• Blush
• Mascara
• Makeup remover
• Facial cleanser
• Moisturizer/SPF
• Tampons
• Dental floss
• Scrunchies
• Tweezers
• bar soap in plastic container
• nail clippers and file (to be packed in checked luggage)
• razor and shaving cream, or electric razor and supplies
• curling iron or curlers
• hair gel
• hair spray
• shower cap
• make-up mirror
• make-up and make-up bag
• cleanser
• moisturizer and freshener
• nail polish and remover
• contact lenses cleaner
• Bubble bath
• Massage oil
• Hand sanitizing lotion

Electronics and Camera Equipment

• Digital camera, batteries, memory cards, manuals
• MP3 players and headphones, batteries, mini-speakers
• Camera case
• Cell phone and charger
• PDA and charger
• Laptop
• Portable console games (Nintendo DS, etc…)
• disposable underwater camera
• battery charger
• small travel alarm clock
• lighted dial clock for cruise ship cabin
• small flashlight
• night light
• Portable dvd player, extra batteries, and movies

Medical

• Thermometer
• Antibiotic cream, antibacterial ointment
• Anti-diarrheal medication
• Band-Aids
• Birth control
• Bug repellent
• Cortisone 1% anti-itch cream
• Sea-sickness bands or pills
• Lubricant
• Pain reliever
• Prescription medicines
• Ear plugs
• Q-tips
• Vaseline
• Dramamine
• Bandages
• Aspirin, Tylenol, Advil
• Anti-bacterial wipes
• rubbing alcohol or foot lotion for soothing tired, hot feet
• bug spray for offshore excursions
• sun screen, sun block and lip sun block

Miscellaneous/Extras

• glasses, extra glasses
• contacts lenses, extra contact lenses
• reading glasses, extra reading glasses
• sunglasses, reading sunglasses
• guidebooks and other port of call information
• foreign language phrase book or dictionary
• maps
• reading material
• journal, notebook, pen, pencil
• Binoculars
• Currency converter
• Krazy Glue
• Lint roller
• Luggage locks approved by TSA
• Plastic bags (Ziploc)
• Playing cards
• Tennis racquets, golf clubs, swim goggles, snorkeling gear (if needed)
• Umbrella
• duct tape or strapping tape
• extra plastic cable-lock ties for securing luggage for return trip
• extra luggage name tags (in case yours are lost on the outbound trip)
• Laundry bags
• Collapsible or inflatable travel pillow for long airplane flights
• Playing cards
• sewing kit and scissors
• travel-sized clothes detergent
• empty folding bag for souvenirs and shore excursions

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Where to look for last minute cheap cruise fares?

When looking for a last minute cheap cruise deal first search the internet and look at the cruise websites for the cruise deals they offer. If you don’t find prices in the range you are looking for go to discount cruise travel websites such as Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, Travelzoo or Lastminutecruises. Most of the travel companies offer extensive information about bookings and reservations on their websites. The internet is a great place to look for last minute cheap cruise fares and find fantastic savings.

Finally don’t forget your own travel agent. Make sure that he/she will think of you when last minute cheap cruise deals come across the fax or the mail.

The best time to look for last minute cheap cruises

The most preferred time to find last minute prices on a specific cruise is 1 to 3 months before the departure. Why? It’s because this is the final call for travelers to cancel existing reservations without getting a penalty. At this stage, the cruise line knows exactly how many cabins are left and will decrease the fare so they can sell out the ship.

Avoid Peak Travel Seasons

Most of the time last minute cheap cruises deals are not found over the holidays. Don’t plan on taking a cruise during peak holiday seasons such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Also the Spring Break and Easter Holiday are not good time either.

For example you are more likely to find last minute cheap cruises in the Caribbean during hurricane season (September – early November), but be prepared to have your cruise canceled or postponed, or during the pre-holiday break (first weeks of December) and the post-holiday break (first weeks of January).

Look For Repositioning Cruises

Fall and spring are actually the prime times of the year for repositioning cruises. Some ships sail 365 days a year the same itinerary, or at least in the same region. Lots of these ships relocate a few times a year based on the season. For example some will sail from Canada/New England to the Caribbean, or Alaska to Hawaii. Cruise lines sell these one-way itineraries rather than sail the ships without passengers. These trips are known as repositioning cruises. Per-diem prices for repositioning cruises are much lower than for regular cruises. These trips make great last minute cheap cruises.

These trips are usually longer, sometimes two weeks instead of seven days and up to a month in some cases, include many sea days, and come by lots of ports, all at a reasonable price. They feature themes on subjects ranging from theater to wine, or offer options like guest lecturers. Note that on the bad side you are responsible to buy expensive one-way airfares because generally these trips start in one port and end up in another, sometimes what may be a last minute cruise deal can turn out to be an expensive cruise.

To find these repositioning cruise think of regions that are season related year after year. Alaskan cruisers have no choice but to get away in September or October, most of the time offering unique routes along the California coast, through the Panama Canal or to Hawaii. The same way in springtime the ships will have to relocate to the Alaskan area. For example in fall and spring transatlantic ships will reposition from the East Coast (like New York or Ft. Lauderdale) to Europe for Mediterranean cruises. These are examples but you have many repositioning cruises all over the world like Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Are you a repeat customer?

Many cruise lines offer incentives to their actual customers to cruise with them again. These rewards can be discounts, stateroom upgrades, or onboard spending credits. Some cruise lines have travelers clubs and offer to their members special events or receptions, increasing the perceived value of the last minute cruise.

Read the Fine Print

This is very important and obviously applies to every transaction that you make. Please read the offer very carefully because it will tell you exactly what your package entitles you. Is it the right cabin type? Is the price per person? Is it single or double occupancy? Are service fees, government taxes and port charges included in the price? Is it really all inclusive?

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Caribbean cruise lines have expanded greatly options for online reservations. Whether it’s pre-booking, restaurant reservations, shore excursions and/or spa treatments, cruisers can spend less time queuing up onboard and have more fun enjoying Caribbean cruise activities.

But first look at the “Price Guarantee” policy to make sure that if there is a price drop before you sail, you will be able to benefit from it. In addition this will allow you to book early and have access to a much wider choice of staterooms and availability on your desired departure date.

Royal Caribbean and Carnival offer this kind of guarantee. For example Royal Caribbean passengers who reserve early and later find a lower advertised price by Royal Caribbean for the same ship, sail date and cabin category can receive the full difference in price as an onboard credit to spend on cocktails, specialty dining, spa services and any other onboard purchases. Any money unspent onboard will be refunded at the end of the Caribbean cruise.

Once you have your booking confirmation number, you can log on to your Caribbean cruise line’s website and customize the rest of your cruise. Most of the time you will be able to make pre-reservations for a multitude of onboard activities.

But beware don’t lose spontaneity, pre-planning is ok, but if you overdo it you could be missing activities you did not know would or could be great. It is not always possible to pre-book all onboard activities. To be on the safe side always ask what is the cancellation policy for each activity in case you want to change activities without losing money.

For example shore excursions can be pre-booked online prior to sailing based on the Caribbean cruise line. You will also be able to pre-reserve spa treatments online as well as ordering special gifts and packages, reserving tables at specialty restaurants, filling out your passenger declaration form, booking hotels and airport parking and many other options.

In fact today you can pre-book almost everything from the cruise itself to almost all the activities. Frankly the choice is yours and will be based on the kind of person you are. My father for example has to plan everything in advance when he travels, this is the only way for him to feel in control, safe and secure. In my case, I am the opposite I like improvisation and prefer not to plan anything in advance. I will book my Caribbean cruise and let life surprise me.

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Choosing when to take a Caribbean cruise is of course based on when is convenient for you to take your holidays, however Caribbean cruise prices and weather conditions should be taken into account.

The Caribbean are located just south of the equator which means that although the winds do get up, the temperatures themselves rarely dip below 72 degrees, and while there are rainfalls, the average rainfall during winter (July – November) is around 5 inches over an average of 10 days of rainfall, more or less the same as in the peak season (December) which sees an average of 3.7 inches over 11 rainfall days.

The peak season for the Caribbean is June to the second week of August. Hurricanes can occur in Fall, but this period of time is quite long and for the most part there are no hurricanes or even very strong winds in the Caribbean at this time. In addition modern Caribbean cruise ships are very well equipped to handle choppy weather and avoid dangerous weather. Hurricanes are not anymore a concern nowadays.

Nevertheless in the peak season meaning June to the second week of August you will be paying high fares due to what is called “Peak Family Vacation Time”. The rates drop substantially after this time.

Autumn and winter months provide the most economical times to take a Caribbean cruise as well as the least crowded ships. I recommend the Fall months up to the second week of December, and the first 3 weeks of January to secure the lowest rates for a Caribbean cruise.

In short YES, July is a good time, based on weather conditions but pricewise, it is not the best time.

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The best time to go to Hawaii is more based on personal reasons than on seasons. The best time to visit Hawaii can be decided by the most affordable time to visit or simply by when your holiday times are or based on the following conditions:

1.- July – September: little hot.

2.- November – January: wettest, but usually not bad.

3.- mid December – mid February: roughest seas, especially January.

4.- January – March: peak whale season.

5.- December: Christmas decorations, got to love it.

6.- July 4th & December 31st: fireworks.

The seas are usually a little rougher in the spring. That is when they have those huge surfing waves! Of course it’s the ocean and it can be calm or rough any time.

Note that the ocean is not as warm as the Caribbean. Don’t think that the water is as warm as in the Caribbean. Hawaii does not have the benefit of the gulf stream. This is one of the main reasons for the difference. The other is that Hawaii is far from the main land, whereas the Caribbean has land masses all around it. In addition, a good portion of the Caribbean is closer to the equator than Hawaii. All these three facts together explain why Hawaii’s ocean temperatures are not as warm as in the Caribbean.

No matter when you go, it will rain at some point. It rains every day in Hawaii. Most of the time these are showers that come and go. The west sides of the islands are typically much drier and calmer than the windward sides. March is lovely. Even rainy days in Hawaii are lovely. If you are looking for the season with less rain, then summer and early fall are your best bet.

By going to www.weatherunderground.com you can get weather history for a specific location for a specific time of the year. Make sure to click on individual dates. Don’t assume that it rained all day simply because it shows rain on the calendar. By clicking on an individual date, you can tell when the rain was on that very same day. Very often it is very early in the morning or very late at night.

Pricewise you will always get the best deals when schools are in session. So, the summer prices tend to be higher as are the prices around Christmas and spring break. After Easter is a great time. Also, in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas there are some really good deals. Finally in September, after the kids are back in school the deals can be very good also.

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