How To Realize Your Much Desired Caribbean Holiday

By Author: Jo Alelsto
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The global economic crisis has forced a lot of families to put their travel plans on hold, opting to stay home instead of spending their leave credits on vacation out of town or to a different country. Quite a few airlines have had to form mergers to keep operating because of the recent skyrocketing of crude oil.

Decreased world demand for fuel has pushed fuel prices down to relatively normal levels now and it has become less painful to fly overseas now. Taking that vacation you passed-up on wouldn't be such a bad idea and a tropical island getaway is the perfect way to get some rest and relaxation.

Sure, going out of state to a national landmark or monument is way cheaper, but if you can afford it, renting one of the private villas in the Caribbean islands is one of the most unforgettable experiences you can have with your family or with that special someone.

Staying in one of the luxury villas in Barbados sound like something reserved for celebrities and business moguls, but if you have a sizeable family, it can actually come out cheaper than staying in a hotel. Even if you're traveling as a pair, renting ...
... one of the private villas in Barbados would be the perfect way to spend your time away from the toils of daily living. The privacy and serenity this brings will make you feel like one of those bigwigs featured on Lifestyles of The Rich and Famous.

Barbados is a favorite getaway for rock stars and Hollywood stars and with a good reason. The beaches and breathtaking scenery of this small Caribbean island located north of Tobago is one of the best in the world. Portuguese sailors gave Barbados its name who called it ‘Os Barbados' which literally means the bearded ones. It's not certain however if this was because of the island's locals or from the appearance of the branches of fig trees found throughout the island.

Danger from stormy weather is almost non-existent as hurricanes around the area only happen every 26 years and Barbados lies outside the zone where typhoons hit. Private villa rental in the island then is one of the most relaxing and worry-free ways to enjoy your much needed Sabbatical.

The Sir Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados' main only airport has daily flights from a number of international airlines and is the main hub for air transport in the eastern Caribbean. Going around the island is not difficult as there are multiple bus systems running daily. For the traveler with slightly deeper pockets, helicopter rides to different spots in this island paradise are available and adventurers can go scuba-diving, cave-exploring and visit the wildlife preserves there.

For the shop-a-holic, there's a glut of duty-free shopping and some tourist areas like the Saint Lawrence Gap has lively night activity. It would be a good idea to look for private villas on the southern and western coasts of Barbados as these are the most popular with their beautiful beaches with pink-hued sand and calm waters of the Atlantic. It's possible to do a little surfing on the eastern coast as the water there is a little more active.

Travel has always been one of man's favorite leisure activities and no real-estate meltdown or economic strife will change the fact that seeing the world and taking a vacation in an exotic locale like the Caribbean is the ultimate stress reliever for hard-working folks burdened by the problems of modern life. Why is there a need for us to have all the fun? Stress is one of the top causes of death for the modern man and spending a week or so in the Caribbean is the ultimate stress-buster.
Jo is an author and publisher for ‘Villa Retreats' (http://www.villaretreats.com), a business that offers vacation villa rentals in Europe and the USA. If you are to tour Barbados then try and check out some magnificent and stylish but fairly priced private villas in Barbados, where you can make your holiday break there truly a exceptional experience.