As the warm Caribbean breeze rustles through palm trees and turquoise waves lap at pristine shores, Punta Cana beckons with a siren call of tropical paradise.

Many people wonder if all-inclusive holidays are worth the money. The answer is that it depends. You will need to do some research and know what things cost to determine if you are better off all-inclusive, or "a la carte".

Traveling solo is becoming much more common. In the past, vacationing alone meant huge expenses and having to save up for years beforehand. Nowadays, single travelers are becoming more financially savvy and learning how to cut costs.

Ask several people what their interests are, and a large percentage will put traveling at the top of the list. Many people only consider traveling with someone else, and wouldn't dream of traveling alone.

Traveling alone can be one of the most exciting and enlightening times of your life. There are things you must consider, however, when you take this brave step. Take the following into consideration when planning your trip for one.

Tracking your expenses on vacation is essential if you don't want to overspend and end up with a huge credit card bill to pay off once you get home.

When traveling overseas, there are some considerations to keep in mind when it comes to how much money to take, and in what form.