Picking a Caribbean island usually starts with beaches, flight prices or hotel deals. New travel data suggests a faster way to narrow the list. Start with who's coming with you.
Two-person trips make up the largest share of Caribbean travel, accounting for about 40% of arrivals, according to a new report from Amadeus and the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA). Family-sized groups and solo travelers aren't far behind, while groups of six or more make up a much smaller slice of the market.
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