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Can’t stand the cold? These 5 top Caribbean destinations offer warmth and sunshine all winter long.  St. Martin/ Sint Maarten  An island divided, the northern part of St. Martin is a French territory, while the southern part is Dutch. French St. Martin is known for luxury resorts and shopping, while Dutch St. Maarten is famed for its nightlife. Curacao   Curacao Nightlife and the anonymous blue liqueur draw many winter travelers to Curacao in the Dutch Antilles. The islands coral reefs are popular among snorkelers. Tortolla  The largest of the British Virgin Islands, Tortolla is a popular destination for winter travelers. Visitors enjoy hiking and seeing the volcanic island’s historic sites. But Tortolla’s best known for the beaches along its northern coast, including Brewer’s Bay.  Barbados   Barbados Southern Atlantic or far eastern Caribbean? Who cares? Barbados continues to be one of the most sought-after winter island destinations. In addition to bea...

See the cheapest time to book your flight, track its price, and look out for a price guarantee badge. If you want to save money on flights this holiday season, or any time of year, a little bit of planning can go a long way. Most of the time, it’s better to book on the early side, especially when your plans aren’t very flexible. But flight prices do change frequently, and there are often low fares to be found with the right tools (and some perseverance). So for all the thrifty travelers out there, we’re sharing a few new and existing ways Google Flights can help you find a great deal. 1. Get new insights on the cheapest time to book On Google Flights, you can already see whether current prices for your search are low, typical or high compared to past averages for the same route. But the age-old question remains: Is it better to book now or wait for lower prices to come along? So this week, we’re launching upgraded insights to make that choice a bit easier. For searches with reliable tr...