Think a tropical island getaway would bust your budget? Not if you're willing to do your traveling in warm weather rather than during a cold snap. Hotel room prices get slashed in mid-April by as much as 50 percent, and airfare often dips by up to 30 percent. Two more incentives: The weather in paradise stays delightful--and you won't fight the crowds, says Laura Sutherland, author of Great Caribbean Family Vacations. Scope out these four picks with major kid appeal:
JAMAICA An hour and a half from Miami, this island boasts waterfalls, rain forests, and beaches galore. Where to stay: At the luxe new Beaches Resort in Negril (800-BEACHES). The beach is gorgeous, the rooms offer ...