tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268777122011-12-14T22:14:57.882-05:00There is nothing I love more than helping others make their travel plans to the places I love the most...the beaches of Bermuda, the Caribbean and Mexico! I founded CheapCaribbean.com 10 years ago, and I no longer deal with the day to day activities of the company so I can spend 110% of my time helping you find the right vacation at the right price. My advice is free, so you can't beat that price!Caribbean Jim's Beach Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13945649842975579905noreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26877712.post-86403614177368721092011-02-21T18:59:00.006-05:002011-02-22T09:55:54.265-05:00

First, I want to say that I've thoroughly enjoyed reading all of your stories and posts for our "El Presidente" Presidents' Day Contest. We truly have some creative fans on our Facebook page, and I'm glad to have you all as customers -- seriously, I'd grab a margarita with you guys anytime.Sadly though, like a U.S. President's term in office, all things must come to an end. With that, it's time

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Growing up, most Americans dream of becoming President of the United States. Although only few will actually achieve that dream, there’s nothing stopping you from taking a vacation like one. Throughout history, presidential vacations have spanned the country, from small houses in Martha’s Vineyard to expansive ranches in Crawford Texas. Here’s a list of a few Presidents’ top vacation spots – I

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Hey Beach Lovers! I've been travelling all week long and I'm here to tell you about the new President's Day contest from CheapCaribbean.com!We are giving away a trip for two to the all inclusive Presidential Suites By Lifestyle Resort on Cofresi Beach Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic to one of our Facebook Fans for letting us know,"If you could drink a margarita on the beach with any U.S.

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Well, beach lovers...I really enjoyed looking at all of the photos and reading all of the stories that appeared on our Facebook's wall. There was an overwhelming response to our contest and I want to thank each and every one who took the time to participate. You all had lovely stories about you and your valentine on the beach and we could not be more pleased with the turn out. Sad to say; however

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Alright, beach lovers...it's that time of the year again. Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and if you aren't able to take advantage of our Valentine's Day deals, CheapCaribbean.com wants to help make your V-day shopping a little less stressful.Avoid the flower shops, candy stores, and jewelry stores, and take part in our gift card giveaway!Two lucky winners will be able to pick either

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Wow, we had no idea there were so many Parrotheads out there! We have thoroughly enjoyed reading fans’ “Favorite Jimmy Buffett Moments” and we hope Jimmy has gotten some joy out of the fun times you shared. While it was extremely tough to decide, we are excited to announce not 2, but 3 winners for our favorite Jimmy Buffet moments! After 3 fun days of judging – and maybe a few margaritas - we

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This year’s winter has been an especially hard one and this week alone has been extremely nuts! While we’re all making predictions about the Super Bowl, I’m hoping Punxsutawney Phil's early spring prediction is right! If you’re dealing with the constant barrage of snowstorms and bitter cold, now is a great time for you to escape to a tropical getaway. One of my favorite escapes is none other

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In case you haven’t heard the latest news from Down Under,Jimmy Buffett, 64, was hospitalized Wednesday after falling off the stage at his Sydney, Australia concert. I’m glad to say our favorite Coral Reefer is okay. Buffett was listed in stable condition at Sydney’s St. Vincent’s Hospital just a few hours after the fall and is currently taking time off to recover.As one of many Parrotheads (

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Winter got you down? Feeling the financial squeeze from Christmas? Already given up on your New Year’s Resolutions? These are just a few reasons why this year, January 24 has been labeled the “Most Depressing Day.” Coined in 2005 by Dr. Cliff Arnall, the Most Depressing Day of the year factors in different variables to calculate just how bad it can be. But do you know where January 24 is

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As you may have guessed, my “One Love” is the Caribbean. I’m in Jamaica this week for the Caribbean Marketplace hosted by the Caribbean Hotel Association, and I must say I’m feelin’ the reggae. In light of my location, I’d like to share a little Bob Marley love with you.The musical prophet, Bob Marley was born in Rhoden Hall to the north of Jamaica and spent most of his life in Kingston, Jamaica.

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I just read an article saying "Cheap Ticket" was the number one searched term in 2010 for people looking for an affordable flight. Yet to think a decade ago, when I started CheapCaribbean.com, I can't tell you how many people said to me, "Cheap? Who in the world will ever book a beach vacation on a website with the word "cheap" in it?”. Looking back, I'd say just over a million people to date!

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It was just over a month ago when one of our customers at CheapCaribbean.com had an issue with their reservation. You see, Catherine Liberles was scheduled to enjoy her vacation on the beach very soon...instead, she was being called to duty for relief efforts in Haiti for her organization, Partners.org. Obviously airlines have cancellation policies as do resorts, but when I heard about why

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I was never a good employee. In fact, if I had a “normal” job in today’s business world, the first question would be, ‘Where is Jim?” I’d tell my boss, “Hey, no problem mon! It’s me, Caribbean Jim, I’m always on Caribbean time so was running an hour or two late.” The boss would then say, “Oh, I see. You’re fired.” End of story. Even my past employers would have to admit I wasn’t the typical

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At CheapCaribbean.com we are all about having fun and being on the beach, but we are also about family. Our company mission statement is, "To treat everyone like family while having more fun than humanly possible in the process!" Patricia Southall has been a member of our family now for just over three years as a Caribbean Consultant, and she is now doing something very special for the people

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When I was young, if you had told me I had 99 hours before something happened, I would have thought it was a lifetime away. Heck, that's 4 days and 3 hours from now! I could go to the mall (starting to show my age), play Asteroids or Galaga (really showing my age), order one of those T shirts where you could put anything on it you wanted like "I'm with her" and "She's with me" (ok, TMI). 99 Hours

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I was in Manhattan last month and found some "cheap" parking. Only $40 for the day in Midtown with an early bird special too tough to pass by (although I did need to walk an extra block by Bar Americain and pick up a Dogfish 90 IPA on tap!). To think, I could have not just had my beer, but food, drinks, room, a private beach with top shelf liquor and sushi bar (and the Nikki beach style beds

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I remember Y2k. Yes, I admit it. Everyone in the world was worried all computers, microwaves, cell phones and possibly dog bowels would self destruct at midnight. Now that I look back, I can see it was another CNN moment to have you watch for ratings purposes only by scaring the snot out of you. However, at the time, I didn't realize Weather Channel had to scare you to make you watch so I was

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As I see the kids waking up stunned once again Santa has delivered on his promise of bringing presents (my son must have been borderline good or bad this year, though, and just slipped through :) I think of how the gift giving tradition on Christmas Day is very similar to what goes on in the islands each year. What isn't similar is we have a foot of snow still on the ground in Bucks County,

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My favorite rum in the world is Mount Gay. When I visited Barbados last year and found the Mt Gay Rum Factory was selling the Extra Old 1.75ml bottles for just $30, I had to check my pulse to see if I'd died and gone to heaven. But in a way I was in heaven because Barbados has just as many heavenly restaurants, beaches, and maybe best of all more Mt Gay XO rum than any of the 20+ islands I've

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Below is an email I wrote to our nearly 200 employees on Friday, December 11. It has been 9 years to the day since I started CheapCaribbean.com, and I never dreamed we would have provided vacations for nearly 1 million customers since day one to today. I'm thrilled the elements of incredible prices, expertise, and unheard of customer service in the online world have made us the number one website

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Ever wonder how "stockings" made it's way into the American Christmas tradition? When waking up to a sock full of baseball cards, candy, and anything else Mom could shove into it during my childhood, I always wondered who decided to hang some tube socks above the fire. We've probably all heard the poem "Twas the Night before Christmas", where it is said, "All the stockings were hung on the

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One of my favorite all time movies is "Pulp Fiction". Harvey Keitel's character was one that really hit home with me. "The Wolf" helped fix a tough situation Samuel Jackson and John Travolta found themselves in. Now, in the 9 years since I started CheapCaribbean.com, while I haven't encountered such a "messy" situation as in the movie, I have put out plenty of fires to ensure our customers are

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