Still, April is the month when most of the Caribbean suddenly becomes more affordable and stays that way until mid-December. Not all bargains are created equal. Although many of the region's premiere resorts and islands offer superb deals, others don't. The trick is knowing where to look. You could say it all boils down to white sand.
Hotels command top dollar until summer appears on the horizon and rooms go wanting.
So, when April, the traditional last gasp of high season, rolls around, it's time to celebrate. You might not be able to wallow on St. Bart's on a beer budget, but with nightly hotel savings sailing well into three digits, you will have more than enough money left over for a bottle of good champagne. Remember, our goal is value, which usually isn't the same as cheap. Budget hotels can be found on most Caribbean isles, but not all of them offer the kind of discounts we're talking about. Here are 12 that do.