The Caribbean is one of the most visited places in the world. In fact, 25 million people visited one or more of the Caribbean Islands during last year. What most of those visitors don't realize or don't know is where the majority of their money is going. Last year alone, those 25 million visitors spent $28 Billion during their travels. Thats more than enough to keep the Caribbean travel economy alive but the Caribbean does not get all of that money, not even a good portion of that money. Of the $28 Billion that tourists spent on the islands, only $5.6 Billion stayed in the Caribbean! The other $22.4 Billion was leaked out to other foreign countries and the local people of the Caribbean never saw it. That $22.4 Billion is spent at places such as The Marriott, The Ritz, KFC, Wendy's, McDonalds, Dominos, and other places that are owned by companies outside of the Caribbean. That $5.6 Billion was spent on taxi's, local souvenir shops or diners, and many guided trips or local inns and bed and breakfasts. Remember that where you spend you money matters! We want to leave our tourist money in the places that we travel so that they can continue to flourish and keep their culture. BUY LOCAL! And continue to