Dreaming of surf and sand (on a budget)

It's been a long, cold winter here in the Mid-Atlantic. At last, the snow is beginning to melt, and the sun is causing the foliage to awake. I feel the symptoms of spring fever setting in, and I've been daydreaming about tropical climates and aquamarine waters. You, too? Then you may want to check out these Carribean destinations:

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