--- title: Where to Get Away in May—for Less description: The temperatures are rising in the Caribbean, which means the deals are getting hot too. Here's where you can take the plunge for less. authors: - name: Stirling Kelso url: https://money.com/author/stirling-kelso/ at_money_since: 2015 articles: 3 covers: - Lifestyle former_staff: true published: '2016-04-14T10:00:35.000Z' modified: '2024-05-07T10:40:09.000Z' section: Shopping tags: - Caribbean - Spring Break - Travel word_count: 331 canonical: https://money.com/may-vacation-deals-caribbean/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![Where to Get Away in May—for Less](https://img.money.com/2016/04/lucia_ftr05_b.jpg?quality=85&w=1012&h=569&crop=1) Looking for a beach trip? The temperatures are rising in the Caribbean, which means the deals are getting hot too. * * * ![Alan Copson/Getty Images](https://img.money.com/2016/04/lucia_ftr05_b.jpg) St. Lucia **You save: 23%** **Why now:** May is a particularly good time to stop at this outpost in the West Indies. The St. Lucia Jazz Festival runs until May 8 and features artists from across the U.S. and Caribbean (tickets from $31 to $80; [stluciajazz.org](http://stluciajazz.org)). Some hotels, such as the [Coconut Bay Beach Resort](http://cbay-resort.com), offer deals timed to the event (from $157 a night for a garden-view room). You'll find deals all month long at the French colonial–style [Fond Doux Plantation & Resort](http://fonddouxestate.com), with cottages on a 250-year-old working farm and costing $175 to $203 a night, up to 23% less than in March. For more local flavor, [Orlando's](http://orlandosrestaurantstl.com) uses ingredients from area farms (dinner, $65). * * * ![Randy Lincks/Alamy Stock](https://img.money.com/2016/04/saba_ftr05_a.jpg) Saba **You save: 13%** **Why now:** The smallest island in the Dutch Caribbean, little-known Saba is home to excellent hiking, pristine villages, and a laid-back vibe, says Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Caribbean travel expert of [JetSetSarah.com](http://JetSetSarah.com). At the [Cottage Club,](http://cottage-club.com) charming houses with water views run $130 a night in May, $20 (or 13%) less than in high season. Saba is also a top scuba destination, thanks to the protected Saba Marine Park. Beginner lessons from [Sea Saba](http://seasaba.com) are $105 to $215 a person. * * * ![Flavio Vallenari/Getty Images](https://img.money.com/2016/04/grenada_ftr05_c.jpg) Grenada **You save: 31%** **Why now:** Chocolate? Did someone say chocolate? At the annual [Grenada Chocolate Festival](http://www.grenadachocolatefest.com/) (May 13–22), you can go on a bean-to-bar farm tour ($44) or take advantage of one of the free activities, such as the Rum, Chocolate & Jammin' festival on Pink Gin Beach. Stay nearby at the waterfront [True Blue Bay Resort](http://www.truebluebay.com/), which has rooms overlooking a lush jungle garden from $189 to $200 a night—that's compared with $275 a night in March, a 31% savings. 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