As the Caribbean is home to a number of spacious resorts - in many cases larger than those found in American cities - the region is an excellent destination for large groups and corporate getaways. In addition to ample space for large groups, the region's resorts offer incredible business amenities, numerous on-site conveniences and plenty of exciting ways to spend free time. Best of all, business travelers will find limitless tropical scenery surrounding the resorts, meaning inspiration or relaxation can always be found just beyond their doors.
As nearly all Caribbean and Mexican resort destinations operate under a distinct annual tourism season - generally November to April - the summer and fall months feature excellent values for business travel and corporate functions. During the tourism offseason, business travelers will still find remarkably mild weather throughout much of the region, while popular sightseeing attractions and recreation destinations are often better equipped to handle large groups. Additionally, many of the region's best resorts typically offer substantial offseason discounts, allowing corporate groups to secure rooms and meeting areas at rates similar to or even below comparable domestic destinations.
Business travelers staying at the best Caribbean and Mexican resorts will have access to all of the latest technology - including flat screen TVs, digital projectors, high-speed internet and multi-use business machines for fax and copy needs. As the best resorts offer easy connectivity for slideshow presentations, speeches and film viewings, business travelers won't have to waste time setting up for events. For conferences and large corporate gatherings, resorts can also offer fully-equipped meeting rooms with ample space and seating for all types of activities, while catering services allow guests to enjoy the combination of excellent meals and on-site convenience.
As passports can be one of the biggest challenges of international business travel - especially for large groups - the Caribbean stands as an excellent destination for both American and European citizens, as passports are often not required for travel to national territories. For instance, American citizens can visit the U.S. Virgin Islands - most notably, St. Thomas - without a formal passport, just as they would U.S. mainland destinations. Additionally, St. Thomas' resorts are known for having some of the best business facilities in the Caribbean. For instance, the island's largest resort - The Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort - boasts 15 individual meeting rooms and 60,000 square feet of event space. Business travelers can also enjoy the outdoors in open-air meeting spaces that offer excellent views of Charlotte Amalie and the adjacent harbor. The Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort also boasts 479 guest rooms - meaning the resort has plenty of space for large corporate groups - while five on-site restaurants and six bars offer remarkable convenience and help business travelers maintain productivity throughout their Caribbean stay.
Despite the excellent business travel facilities and values to be found throughout the Caribbean and Mexico, the region's scenery remains the biggest draw. As the most popular destinations in the region are small communities with centrally located attractions, it is easy to take advantage of downtime during business trips. Tropical destinations throughout the Caribbean and Mexico offer guided half-day and full-day tours throughout the year that allow business travelers with tight agendas to experience many of the best sightseeing destinations. Furthermore, as many of the largest resorts in the region boast picturesque waterfront locations, it is easy for business travelers to enjoy all types of active endeavors or simply relax on the beach. For instance, business travelers can often enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, fishing, kayaking and many other water sports by making simple reservations through their resort or, in many cases, simply walking a few steps to the beach.
When combining the values available to business travelers throughout Mexico and the Caribbean with endless scenery and easily accessible attractions, it is easy to see why many of the region's top destinations have become such popular choices for conferences and corporate getaways.
