The global tourism market has been through some rough times over the past few years, but there is still lots of growth and plenty of new reasons to consider renting a Caribbean villa.

There are new airports, new ferry runs, new museums, and more importantly, great prices.  According to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, this is adding up to a great winter for business in the Caribbean.

Twenty-three million people came to the Caribbean in 2010, and that number just keeps going up.

Some of the new attractions and amenities include new Jet Blue flights to the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as new resorts on St. Thomas and St. Croix.  There are new hotels and resorts also opening in Jamaica, and older resorts have been pouring money into renovating and refurbishing.  As well, Jamaica has just opened a new airport in Ocho Rios, a new cruise port in Falmouth, and a brand new convention center in Montego Bay.   Virgin Gorda has a new marina welcoming yachts in North Bay Sound.

There are lots of new tourist attractions to see, and many of them have recently seen improvements.  On St. Thomas, the Mountain Top has reopened after reconstruction, so you can once again enjoy the view from the highest point on the island.

Montserrat has a brand new museum.

While tourism is still booming in the Caribbean, research does show that the shaky economy is changing how people spend their money while they’re here.  The Caribbean Tourism Organization says that people are more interested in taking part in local island culture these days; taking the bus, going to a fish fry, enjoying a Carnival parade.

Of course, the most affordable way to experience the joys of the Caribbean is by renting your own Caribbean villa.  Tropical island rentals give you the chance to be part of life on the island, with a home of your own where you can relax in the sun.  Why not consider a Caribbean rental villa for your next affordable vacation?