What is the best way to pay in the Caribbean?

Almost all Caribbean destinations accept U.S. credit or debit cards. If you're planning to use your credit cards, you'll want to check with each credit card company to determine the international exchange fee for each card.



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As US Dollars are so widely used across the Caribbean, a secure currency card can be really handy for your holiday spends. Simply load it with dollars before you go and you can top up while you're travelling, withdraw money from cash machines and make contactless payments.

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If you're traveling to Barbados and have US dollars, you may find that it is more convenient to use them, but it might also be beneficial to have some Barbados dollars on hand for smaller purchases or for places that do not accept US dollars.

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In fact, you'll find that life is a whole lot better without credit cards. Look, we know you can't pay for everything with actual cash. But using cash when you can—and more importantly, not borrowing money—makes all the difference in helping you spend less, stay out of debt, and stick to your money goals.

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September is the cheapest time to book a Caribbean holiday as it falls in the middle of hurricane season. However, don't let that put you off, as this usually just means there's a greater chance of showers at that time. Hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June 1 to November 30.

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Visiting the Caribbean islands, a valid passport is required. You may also require a visa, depending upon the country of issue of your passport. You must check to be sure “do I need a visa” to enter my destination country.

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Choose the Right Days to Fly We looked at billions of pieces of data and found that the average cheapest day to depart for the Caribbean is Tuesday, saving up to $25. And the cheapest day to return? It's Wednesday, saving up to $37.

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The general consensus is that you should have $50 to $100 in cash per day for each traveler. However, this amount could vary considerably depending on where you are vacationing.

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How to prevent roaming charges while at sea
  1. Turn off your phone. The easiest, but by no means the nicest, is to turn off your phone. ...
  2. Use airplane mode. Many of us can't go more than a few hours without our phones, so it's more likely you will opt for these other options such as using airplane mode. ...
  3. Use the ship's wifi.


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