Cayman Islands Trip

Earlier this month I had the pleasure of visiting the Cayman Islands for a week of rest and relaxation...what a great trip, I absolutely love this place! While out walking with my friend Steve, who has been here several times before, he told me that he really loves coming here....I added that it felt very detached without feeling like you were in a third world country...he agreed emphatically.

The resort was great, we stayed at the Grand Caymanian, which is now owned by the Holiday Inn Resorts...great location, great service, great food and great weather! Restaurants on the island are plentiful, but my best recommendation is Casanova by the Sea and for fun...Margaritaville of course! Real estate here is a bit on the expensive side, but if you were to buy for the purpose renting, you'll do just fine. I checked a few places for rent and for sale while I was there and found that the few places I checked out were booked pretty solid for 3 months out and were getting a very good price by the week. Grand Cayman is definitely on my radar. There's plenty do here and you can't beat the business services available...everyone knows that it is great banking haven, and setting up an IBC here is still a great opportunity. We went snorkeling with Captain Marvin's Charters (none of us are scuba divers) and had an extraordinary day...visited the famous Stingray City and snorkeled at a few reef-side stops. Our crew was fantastic and made every effort to make sure everyone enjoyed themselves.

There is no question that I will be back next year!! Drop me an email or leave a comment here if you're interested in buying property here, I am discussing an agreement with one of the islands top developers with some real nice condo developments under construction now!

Default Already!!!

The article below is not mine (and is used with permission), but I figured with all the Jimmy Buffett fans I have reading my blog, y'all would get a kick out of it...after all....at what other time in history has the government and an administration been described by the lyrics in one of Jimmy's songs...? Enjoy the sad truth in this article!!!

Default Already!
By Jeff D. Opdyke, Editor of Profit Seeker
Dear Sovereign Investor,

We should have defaulted.

Regardless of the short-term pain – regardless of the financial destruction on Wall Street, the loss of faith in the dollar, the loss of face for America – a default would have served us well in the long run.

I don’t say that to be contrary or combative. I say it because it would have been the best outcome for our country. We are treading the wrong path financially. I know that. You know that. Every American who pays taxes and is continually disappointed by the spending priorities in Congress and the White House knows that. And, yet, the people who hold political power in Washington, D.C., don’t even attempt to rearrange the deck chairs while the Titanic sinks. All they can think to do is fight over which piece of the boat they want – as though there’s going to be any boat left to fight over.

Simply put: America is not the country we think she is, not anymore. She is a sinking ship … an empire in its death throes … a former supermodel wasted by too many cocaine-and-vodka benders who refuses to acknowledge that she’s no longer super – nor a model. To some, such criticism of America will seem impolitic; some might call me unpatriotic. But facts are facts, and the fact is that America is sick, and the sooner we default, the sooner the healing can begin.
________________________________________ Remember “civilized” America?

In an era when taxes are on the march upward… the government is allowed to spy and pry to an unprecedented degree… and a devaluing dollar is draining your spending power…

You should know: You don’t have to sit idly by and watch your income, your nest egg, or your freedoms erode.

There are safe havens…
________________________________________ If there’s a theme song to modern America, I’m convinced it’s Jimmy Buffett’s “A Pirate Looks at Forty,” a melancholy recognition that time passes you by, and that some of the choices you make in life lead you to the destination you find yourself at unexpectedly. "I made enough money to buy Miami, but I pissed it away so fast."
"Never meant to last. Never meant to last."

Sad to think that for half a century we owned the world, but lost it all. We stopped fascism. We stopped communism. We gave the world a global currency. We built up the world’s largest currency reserves, and accumulated the world’s largest gold reserves.

And then, like that down-and-out, middle-aged pirate, we pissed it all away.

Now, we find ourselves one of history’s saddest tragedies, a fallen giant felled by his own recklessness and arrogance. We slough through life, burdened by more than $125 trillion in debt, the largest debtor the world has ever known. Our tax system is broken. Our education system is broken. Our welfare system is broken, and will drag us further into desperate straits in coming years. Our political system is broken. Our monetary system is broken.

We are broken.

We are a cancer patient, our collective corpus shot through with destructive cells. But aside from the occasional dustup in D.C. to remind us that we’re terminal, our politicians just pump more and more morphine into the system to keep the body happy for a while longer, never willing to accept the fact that the cancer is consuming us and that it will kill our country at some point. They haven’t the willpower necessary to confront the pain. Maybe they’re naïve enough to believe that the snake oil they peddle to us is real, that they really can reduce the debt over time, cut back wasteful and efficient spending, and return America to a path of fiscal prudence.

We know in our core that the politicians and presidents who tell us that are lying.

And, yet, we blithely pretend the lie is a truth. We have to believe it. We can’t construct the reality that we want to believe any other way. We can’t accept that the status quo we think we know – that America is the richest country on Earth and the greatest political system ever – might actually be a grand illusion.

It was true at one point. We were the richest country. And we did have the greatest political economy man has ever devised. And we can have it again. But the cancerous cocktail of debt and the politics of self-interest destroyed those strengths long ago. Now we survive, from one fiscal crisis to another, on borrowed money and borrowed time, like a terminally ill patient forever strapped to life support.

Like watching that terminal loved one suffer through the final stages of death, you reach a point where you just pray the oxygen runs out. It’s not for lack of love. It’s not a sense of heartlessness. You just know everyone is better off.

We’ve reached that point.
We Can be Better …
As it stands now, we sidestepped default – again. But, again, it’s only temporary. The Reid-McConnell compromise simply raises the debt ceiling for a few months and pushes the fight into 2014, when, once again, we will stand on the precipice of an abyss as Republicans and Democrats spar over extremist views of how to run and fund a country.

And the cycle will repeat, over and over again, until a financial crisis or, more likely, a currency crisis imperils our country, our dollar and our already-declining standard of living.

So why continue to delay the inevitable?

We should attack the cancer.

We should default already.

That would begin to clear the system. Like a company or a family emerging from bankruptcy, we would have a clean slate again. We could arrange our financial affairs more realistically. We could stop worrying about our role as a global currency and begin to focus on building a better America.

Certainly, that prescription is painful. Some – maybe all – politicians would lose their jobs to a population enraged by such a course of action. Stock and bond markets would heave and convulse, temporarily. Our cost of living would rise, in the short run. And America’s standing in the world would decline, for a while and for the better. But someone has to be an adult. Someone has to tell America that the pixie dust Congress continues to sprinkle on the nation is a placebo. We will never heal as an economy until we take the real and necessary medicine.

The people who honestly appraise our situation know in their guts that a default is the likeliest outcome for America, at some point. We’ve already crossed that Rubicon, though we like to pretend we’re still masters of our destiny. We’re not. We are, instead, slaves to our debt-addled balance sheet and the obligations we’ve piled onto our own backs. Through no action other than default can we begin to manage the financial strain we are under.

The sooner we purposefully choose to default, the sooner we can begin to rebuild what we’ve torn asunder over all these years and decades. We can be a better America. We can return to a position of power and strength. We can regain the respect we’ve lost and the financial security we destroyed with debt. We have the economy, the knowledge base and the entrepreneurial spirit to reclaim what we pissed away.

Yet, without a default to cleanse our fiscal sins, we are but a melancholy pirate, wistfully hoping for better days, but in moments of lucidity painfully aware of the sad truth:
"I have been drunk now for over two weeks."
"I passed out and I rallied and I sprung a few leaks."
"But I've got to stop wishin', got to go fishin'."
"I'm down to rock bottom again."
"Just a few friends. Just a few friends …"
Until next time, stay Sovereign …
Jeff D. Opdyke
Editor, Profit Seeker
P.S. I’ve been preparing my subscribers for America’s financial day of reckoning for some time now. You can learn all about my “Beyond America” profit strategies, and those of the 20-plus investment experts at this year’s Total Wealth Symposium, by clicking here.

Belize Retirement Program

If you are considering a retirement in Belize here are some of the retirement program advantages in Belize

To attract foreign investment Belize has created a program to reduce taxes and simplify residency for North Americans wanting to live part-time or full-time in Belize. The program is called the Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) program. You only need to be 45 years old to take advantage of the incentives and are only required to live in Belize for a total of 30 days each the year, which can be split across several visits. Qualified retirees are eligible for benefits including expedited residency status and various tax exemptions.

So...if this is your vision of retirement, you owe it to yourself to check out the advantages in Belize

Details on the program are available at www.belizeretirement.org. The site is hosted by the Belize Tourism Board, which administers the QRP program.

If you are interested in funding the start-up costs of a part-time business in Belize, take a look at how to utilize your own IRA funds to accomplish it!

Hit 'em straight!

SkipJack

TripAdvisor ranks Ambergris Caye #1

My infatuation with Belize began a few years ago and did not start with Ambergris Caye....it started with Orchid Bay in the Corozal District...but I have since fallen for Ambergris Caye which is now my targeted retirement locale. In this year's TripAdvisor Top 10 Islands ~WORLDWIDE~ my favorite is numero uno! I've met quite a few expats living there, at least part time and they absolutely love it.

Photo courtesy of TripAdvisor

One of those individuals is Paul at Belize Shores Realty; Paul has helped me understand life on Ambergris Caye a bit better even if only through his eyes and observations...he's helped me identify a few different businesses available for purchase as well. 
The 9 runner's up according to TripAdvisor, are:
2.) St John, U.S. Virgin Islands
3.) Bora Bora, Society Islands
4.) San Juan Island, Washington
5.) Santorini, Cyclades
6.) Isla Mujeres
7.) Moorea, Society Islands
8.) Koh Tao, Surat Thani Province
9.) Easter Island, Chile
10.) Nosy Be, Antsiranana Province
There you have it...the Top 10 Islands in the World! 

The World's 50 Safest Banks

WORLD’S 50 SAFEST BANKS
     -Note #13 Westpac; Where your funds can be deposited for the purpose of a managed Forex trading account with Perfecto FX

1. KfW                                                                                 26. Pohjola Bank
(Germany)                                                                                    (Finland)
2. Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten (BNG)                              27. BNP Paribas
(Netherlands)                                                                                (France)
3. Zürcher Kantonalbank                                                      28. China Development Bank
(Switzerland)                                                                                (China)
4. Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank                                        29. DZ Bank **
(Germany)                                                                                 (Germany)
 5. Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations(CDC)                      30. Agricultural Development Bank of China
(France)                                                                                     (China)
  Tie* 6. Landeskreditbank Baden-Württemberg                   31. CoBank AC
Förderbank (L-Bank)                                                                 (United States)
(Germany)                                
Tie* 6. Nederlandse Waterschapsbank                                 32. National Bank of Abu Dhabi
(Netherlands)                                                                             (United Arab Emirates)
7. Banque et Caisse d’Épargne de l’État                               33. National Bank of Kuwait
(Luxembourg)                                                                             (Kuwait)
8. Rabobank Group                                                              34. Pictet & Cie
(Netherlands)                                                                              (Switzerland)
9. NRW.Bank                                                                       35. Deutsche Bank
(Germany)                                                                                   (Germany)
10. Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)                                         36. JPMorgan Chase
(Canada)                                                                                     (United States)
11. Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank)                           37. Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel (BFCM)
(Canada)                                                                                     (France)
Tie* 12. National Australia Bank                                            38. U.S. Bancorp
(Australia)                                                                                    (United States)
Tie* 12. Commonwealth Bank of Australia                             39. DNB Bank **
(Australia)                                                                                    (Norway)
13. Westpac Banking Corporation                                     40. National Bank of Canada **  
(Australia)                                                                                     (Canada)
14. Scotiabank (Bank of Nova Scotia)                                   41. Northern Trust Corporation 
 (Canada)                                                                                    (United States)
15. DBS Bank                                                                       42. Qatar National Bank **
(Singapore)                                                                                  (Qatar)
16. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation                            43. SAMBA Financial Group **
(Singapore)                                                                                  (Saudi Arabia)
17. United Overseas Bank                                                     44. La Banque Postale **
(Singapore)                                                                                 (France)
18. Caisse centrale Desjardins                                                45. Bank of Taiwan **
(Canada)                                                                                      (Taiwan)
19. HSBC Holdings                                                        Tie* 46. Shizuoka Bank
(United Kingdom)                                                                         (Japan)
20. Nordea Bank                                                  Tie* 46. Banco del Estado de Chile (BancoEstado) **
(Sweden)                                                                              (Chile)
21. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)           47. Barclays Group
(Australia)                                                                                    (United Kingdom)
22. Svenska Handelsbanken                                                   48. Crédit Agricole
(Sweden)                                                                                      (France)
23. Bank of Montreal (BMO)                                                 49. Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ
(Canada)                                                                                      (Japan)
24. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)                  50. Banco Santander
(Canada)                                                                                       (Spain)
25. BNY Mellon
(United States)
   


*A tie is assigned when two banks with the same score have total assets within a $5 billion range.

**NEW ENTRANTS


PR date: Global Finance Magazine March 1, 2012
Ratings as of: February 22, 2012

Read more: http://www.gfmag.com/tools/best-banks/11661-worlds-50-safest-banks-april-2012.html#ixzz2RGAj21eY
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Pirate Themed Vacations

This is for all of my Parrot Head Phriends out there...I recently came across a web site featuring vacations based on a Pirate theme!!! Well Maties...this looked right up my alley! And since Belize is one of my favorite destinations, Captain Morgan's Resort is a great place to start. Captain Morgan's always gets a great review and Belize was ranked as one of the top 10 destinations for 2012...and the Mayans were wrong!!! Belize is still there, and only 2 hours from Miami.

Picture yourself out on this beauty!


Drinking lot's of Rum!!

Or on this beauty...the M/S G&G based in Europe!

Charter this one with a crew and do a Pirate themed vacation cruise!


 

And end up looking, dressing and acting like this!!
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I'm pretty certain that you have to provide your own Wenches!!!!

This one can be found at FLuxuryWorld





So go have some fun...find a Pirate themed vacation or charter a sail boat for the real adventure...and tell 'em SkipJack recommended it to you!!!

Belize, A Truly Natural Choice

Commonly referred to in travel circles as "Mother Nature's Best Kept Secret", Belize is truly a tropical paradise. An exotic tropical paradise that now opens it's doors to all your dreams of adventure and new experiences.

Everyone around the world dreams about traveling to an exotic, tranquil locale, complete with sun-drenched beaches and limitless activities on land and in beautiful tropical waters. Belize boasts all this and more, not only for retirement, but as a family destination as well. Belize is well known as a travel destination around the world for the tropical climate, the official language of Belize being English and of course, world class diving.

 Belize also prides itself in providing schools with high academic standards and a reputation for excellence, excellent health care facilities, historic homes, convenient local shopping and most importantly warm and welcoming neighbors.

Belize is on the Caribbean coast, between Mexico and Guatemala and offers an intriguing mix of tropical forests, an extraordinary mix of wildlife, unbelievable mountains, intriguing Maya temples, and diving and fishing experiences beyond comparison. In a single day you can go from tropical forest to the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere.

With the inception of the Retired Persons Incentive Program, Belize is rapidly becoming known as a fabulous and affordable retirement destination.

Belize’s natural environment, as well as the culturally diverse and warm people, are only few of the reasons to retire in Belize. A few more reasons to consider Belize...

• Tax Breaks
• English Speaking
• Good Educational System
• Sub-tropical Climate all Year Long
• Easy Access to Land for Development and Construction of Retirement Home
• Close Proximity to the US, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
• Strong Stable Belize Dollar
• Abundance of Natural Resources
• Breathtaking Beauty

To attract foreign investment Belize has created a program to reduce taxes and simplify residency for North Americans who wish to live part-time or full-time in Belize. The program is called the Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) program. You only need to be 45 to take advantage of the incentives and are only required to live in Belize for a total of 30 days each year which can even be split across multiple visits. Qualified retirees are eligible for benefits including expedited residency status and various tax exemptions.

If you are not quite ready to retire, but want to buy in Belize, learn how to use your IRA to own in Belize. And if you have any questions, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Happy travels!

SkipJack

Milagro del Mar Resort in Nicaragua Resumes Construction After Waiting Patiently for World Market to Rebound

Milagro del Mar Resort in Nicaragua Resumes Construction After Waiting Patiently for World Market to Rebound

Milagro del Mar Beach & Golf Resort on Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast restarts construction on luxury condos, launches an eco-community and prepares to announce a major international hotel partner 

San Diego Beach, Nicaragua -- After throttling back its activities in 2009 in response to the economic downturn, the team at Milagro del Mar Beach & Golf Resort is now pressing ahead with an aggressive relaunch strategy. Construction of the Ocean Village luxury condominiums is back on track, an innovative eco-community is underway and new custom homes are under construction. An announcement also is coming soon on the addition of an international hotel partner.

As it begins this new evolution, Milagro del Mar in Nicaragua already features existing beachside condominiums and a number of private homes on approximately 500 acres of oceanfront property along the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua. A nine-hole golf course is open for play, with an additional nine-hole layout planned for the next phase of expansion. Eventually, the resort will feature the Country Club of Milagro del Mar, offering golf, tennis, fine dining and other recreational activities.

Other amenities currently include an oceanfront restaurant, a surf shop and ready access to two world-class breaks, a stable offering horseback riding, and La Vida Nica, an on-site concierge group that provides services to property owners and resort visitors. With rentals and packages available, Milagro del Mar has become a favored vacation destination for individuals and families from throughout Central America, the United States and Canada.

“We were able to weather the downturn and actually benefit from it in terms of additional planning and the opportunity to expand our land holdings,” says Roger Keeling, who heads The Keeling Group (TKG), which is developing the new Milagro del Mar. “We were able to put new financing in place and are now pushing forward quickly in what we feel is a rapidly improving market. We also are benefiting from the strong economic expansion here in Nicaragua, which is seeing significant gains in outside investment and tourism, as well as phenomenal growth in its GNP.”

The master plan was substantially revised and expanded after TKG acquired properties and amenities that were previously part of Gran Pacifica, a master development. The revamped plan still centers around the newly named Ocean Village luxury condos, a neighborhood of two- and three-bedroom luxury condominiums and villas situated on land sloping toward the ocean. The first condominiums are set for completion in the first quarter of 2014. The village also will contain a luxury hotel.

Homes also are underway in Milagro Verde, an innovative eco-community designed “to provide green living without sacrificing luxury.” The “right-sized” single-family homes utilize geothermal heating and cooling, and passive solar water heating.

Milagro del Mar also offers homesites adjacent to the ocean in the San Diego Viejo neighborhood and along the golf course. The resort community already contains a number of custom homes and casitas.

“The interest we’re receiving has been very positive, and more and more people are expressing the desire to come for one of our special in-country tours to learn more about Nicaragua and what we’re doing here,” Keeling says.

According to Keeling, both Nicaragua and destinations such as Milagro del Mar are gaining momentum from improving markets. The country has experienced steady upward trends in most sectors of its economy, and its recognition is spreading as a safe and welcoming place to visit, invest and live. Keeling points out the appeal of the low cost of living, available healthcare and favorable tax laws to retirees seeking to maximize their funds, while noting that there also are many “value seekers” who have recognized the lucrative investment opportunities in Nicaragua.

“Needless to say, it’s exciting to crank up our activities again,” Keeling says. “It wasn’t easy to wait, but it certainly was the right thing to do and now ideally positions us to move forward and create new momentum. It’s often said good things come to those who wait. For us, we now believe better things are coming for those who have waited.”

About Milagro Del Mar Beach & Golf Resort

Milagro del Mar Beach & Golf Resort is located on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua, approximately one hour west of Managua. The resort offers a wide selection of amenities and activities including golf, surfing, horseback riding, guided eco-tours and oceanfront dining. A range of real estate options are available, as well as rental properties, including condominiums, homes and casitas. Complete information is available at www.milagrodelmar.com

Contact:

Phil Alexander

phil@milagrodelmar.com

617/678-7940

Top Ten Reasons Why the Caribbean is Number One for Weddings and Honeymoons

With wedding season coming up, and having been married for about 100 years (uh, sorry honey, it actually feels like just yesterday!  :~) I thought it would be a good time to have our guest author, Tiffany Mullins share some of her thoughts and insights on why the Caribbean is so popular...thanks for your contribution Tiffany!

All inclusive Caribbean vacations are a popular choice, renowned for the sparkling sandy beaches, friendly locals and rich island history. But did you know that these famous isles are also the number one choice for many couples’ weddings and honeymoons? It’s easy to see why – we’ve compiled a list of the unique elements that make the Caribbean an ideal destination for two people in love:

1. Romance and Luxury

The Caribbean is one of the most romantic destinations on Earth, making it an ideal fit for weddings and honeymoons. The breathtaking scenery of the sparkling Caribbean Sea lapping the pristine beaches creates a soothing, romantic ambience. With a variety of all inclusive luxury resorts to choose from, couples can enjoy luxuries like a private candlelit dinner in a lavish honeymoon suite – the perfect way to unwind from all the months of wedding planning.

2. Island Hopping

There are thousands of islands throughout the Caribbean Sea, each with their own unique personality and attractions. Whether couples are seeking a calm and secluded honeymoon, or an unforgettable cultural adventure, there is an island that will have exactly what they’ve been searching for. For example, Jamaica offers a colorful nightlife and a variety of attractions, while some of the beaches in Antigua are among the most peaceful, quiet Caribbean destinations.

3. Beaches and Water Sports

Whether you’re walking Negril’s famous 7-mile beach hand-in-hand, or just basking in the salty sea breeze while watching the sunset, the Caribbean island beaches offer some of the best scenery around that can be enjoyed from the pristine, sandy shores, or from the deck of a peaceful catamaran cruise. Additionally, couples may choose from a wide array of water sports, many of which are offered during all inclusive Caribbean vacations, including paddleboards, snorkeling, glass bottom boat rides, aquatrikes, scuba diving and waterskiing.

4. Adventurous Tours and Attractions

For couples searching for the perfect balance of laid-back relaxation and jaw-dropping adventure, the Caribbean islands offer an exceptional blend. Possible honeymoon excursions include zip-lining and off-roading through the rainforest, canopy tours, mountain biking, volcano explorations, catamaran sailing, deep-sea fishing and swimming or snorkeling with dolphins. Additionally, there are a variety of sprawling parks with breathtaking mountains and waterfalls just waiting to be explored.

5. Room to Get Away

There are a multitude of romantic excursions to choose from as well. Couples can wander along undisturbed beaches and marvel in the beauty of the islands. There are even “Castaway Tours,” where couples are left alone on an uninhabited island for a few hours with a well-packed picnic basket and a bottle of wine.

6. Tropical Weather

Planning a wedding or a honeymoon can be a stressful venture, even without the added concern of the weather conditions. That’s one of the aspects of the Caribbean that is so attractive to couples: it’s warm year-round – which is greatly appreciated by couples from northern states or by those planning winter weddings. On the off-chance the weather does not cooperate, the wedding party can often be easily accommodated by changing locations to a gorgeous indoor setting.

7. Picture-Perfect

Couples often dream of the perfect background to complement their exchange of vows. When your wedding is in the Caribbean, it almost doesn’t matter where you stand because there are so many picturesque locations. Couples can choose from garden or beach settings for their ceremonies, creating excellent backdrops for photographs and memories that will last a lifetime.

8. Combining Weddings and Honeymoons

Celebrating weddings and honeymoons together doesn’t just save money - it also makes the entire planning process easier and less stressful. Weddings held at Caribbean family beach resorts are also vacations for the guests, not to mention that the happy couple will be at their honeymoon destination immediately after the ceremony! Instead of agonizing over themes and menus, couples can choose activities, décor and food – all prepared by the all inclusive resort of choice. This leaves time for the happy newlyweds to actually enjoy the ceremony and their time together. There are even some Caribbean and Antigua vacation packages that will provide a free standard ceremony after the bride and groom book a specific number of nights at the hotel. Additionally, some all inclusive resorts may provide a wedding planner to sort out any of the other details of the big day, ensuring that it all runs smoothly.

9. Customization

Although many Caribbean resorts offer all inclusive wedding packages, there is still the option for customization – upgrades and à la cart items are often available for couples to use. This makes planning the ceremony even easier because most of the work is already done. Depending on the type of wedding you’re hoping for, you can customize your day to be either as elaborate or as simple as you would like.

10. Affordability

Even though spending time in the Caribbean is sure to be a luxurious adventure, in comparison with the average cost of an American wedding, it is surprisingly affordable. Many all inclusive resorts often offer travel deals for wedding parties or seasonal discounts that couples may take advantage of when booking the trip.

The Caribbean is the most popular destination for weddings and honeymoons, and it’s easy to see why. There are endless activities and adventures to embark upon, and scenic views abound. Whether you’re planning a destination wedding or honeymoon (or both!), you’ll find the picturesque tropical setting you’ve been dreaming of in the Caribbean.

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.