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3 Tips for Planning a Caribbean Escape That is Perfect for You

Nancy Great US Destinations, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Vacations Around the World September 18, 2023September 22, 2023all inclusive vacation, best caribbean vacation, caribbean all inclusive, sandals and beaches resorts, travel to caribbean 0 Comment

It sounds like a dream come true – lounging on a beautiful beach next to turquoise seas, sipping a fruity drink with an umbrella in it without a care in the world – when folks think of a vacation in a tropical paradise, chances are at least one of these images come to mind. Especially as we head into the colder winter months, escaping to a sunny Caribbean resort sounds pretty wonderful!

And it can be – as long as your vacation is the right one for you. As with most travel, visiting the Caribbean is not “one size fits all” – and what was perfect for your neighbor’s best friend’s cousin, may or may not be perfect for you. Here are some things you’ll want to keep in mind when planning your perfect Caribbean escape. Read more

What Is – and Isn’t – Included in an All-Inclusive Vacation?

Nancy Sandals and Beaches Resorts September 6, 2021February 9, 2022all inclusive, all inclusive resorts, all inclusive vacation, caribbean resorts, caribbean vacation, sandals and beaches, sandals resorts, what is included at beaches, what is included at sandals 0 Comment

It’s hard to not love the idea of an all-inclusive vacation. Arrive at your resort and everything you do from that point on is already included and you can just go about enjoying your vacation without giving a thought to paying for anything. Sounds pretty great right? Your accommodations, unlimited food, drinks, activities, and entertainment are all included in the booking price of the resort. Everything has been paid for in advance and you likely will have little to no need for your wallet throughout your trip.

But.

All *all-inclusive* resorts aren’t created equal, and they vary in the benefits they include in their vacation packages. And this is very important to know before you book because no one wants to arrive at their resort, expecting everything to be included, only to find out that a good bit of what you want to do – or eat – or drink -isn’t included and will come at an additional cost! Read more

Where Are You Going on Your Next Adventure?

Nancy Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Universal Orlando Resort, Vacations Around the World January 3, 2020December 31, 2019all inclusive vacation, best family vacations, busch gardens, cruise vacation, norwegian cruise line, royal caribbean cruise line, sandals and beaches, sea world, sesame place, universal orlando, vacation destinations, wizarding world of harry potter 0 Comment

When I began The Affordable Mouse, I wanted to write a blog where I could share information about how to make the most of a Disney vacation, whether it was cost or value, or time. Vacations provide memories that last a lifetime, and I have always felt that on a Disney vacation, memories are created that are truly magical. So I wanted to share that with others. Read more