Book excerpt: Frommer's is the name you can trust for great travel bargains. Our acclaimed $-a-Day series is not for backpackers who want to rough it, but for travelers with taste, who've outgrown their student lifestyle and demand comfortable accommodations and good, authentic meals at a reasonable price. Each guide is loaded with detailed listings for mom-and-pop motels, B&Bs, comfortable guesthouses, good-value bistros, and ethnic restaurants. You'll find a bargain-hunter's shopping guide, affordable fun after dark, and complete sightseeing coverage, including the best things to do for free (or almost). Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. Every Frommer's $-a-Day Guide is up-to-date, with dozens of color maps and exact prices for every single expense, so you can accurately plan each day's budget. Frommer's knows that affordable travel doesn't have to mean making sacrifices. It's about having fun and getting a great deal! The perfect affordable island getaway can be yours with Frommer's Caribbean from $70 a Day. We've started out with an opinionated "Best of the Caribbean" chapter and a thumbnail sketch of each island, all designed to help you narrow down your choices and plan the trip that's right for you. You'll learn how to save money on honeymoons, family vacations, and more--with complete details on package deals, low-cost cruises, golf discounts, and off-season bargains. We'll share our favorite places to stay at unbelievably low prices: family-friendly motels and condo complexes, affordable all-inclusives, and value-priced inns and guesthouses. And of course, you'll rely on us to discover the best beaches, secret snorkeling spots, and affordable diving.