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What are the nicer places to stay in the Caribbean?
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:16 pm
I have spent a week in St. Thomas (with a day trip to St. Johns), and had brief visits to a Cayman Island and Jamaica on a cruise. Both trips were many years ago.
I thought St. Thomas was ok, but we didn't venture outside the resort too much. Didn't care for Jamaica and I didn't see much of Cayman to form an opinion.
What are the nicer islands to visit these days?
Some preferences:
1. Kid friendly
2. Natives aren't pushy (one thing I hated about Jamaica)
3. Resort has nice pool
4. Great snorkeling
5. Good fishing
Thoughts? What would be the top three islands to consider?
I thought St. Thomas was ok, but we didn't venture outside the resort too much. Didn't care for Jamaica and I didn't see much of Cayman to form an opinion.
What are the nicer islands to visit these days?
Some preferences:
1. Kid friendly
2. Natives aren't pushy (one thing I hated about Jamaica)
3. Resort has nice pool
4. Great snorkeling
5. Good fishing
Thoughts? What would be the top three islands to consider?
This post was edited on 9/26/14 at 2:22 pm
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Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:18 pm to Chicken
Virgin Islands
Anguilla
Bermuda
Anguilla
Bermuda
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:18 pm to Chicken
Do you have to do a resort?
Orient Bay in St Maarten is nice and has lots of VRBO rentals available.
Orient Bay in St Maarten is nice and has lots of VRBO rentals available.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:19 pm to Lester Earl
quote:I would imagine Bermuda water is pretty cold, given its location.
Bermuda
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:21 pm to Chicken
it's about 85 in the summer
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:21 pm to CT
quote:no, I really don't have plans...just curious in the event we one day venture that way.
Do you have to do a resort?
I think a resort, with a big arse pool and a few restaurants would be pretty convenient...
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:21 pm to Chicken
Cité-Soleil
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:22 pm to Chicken
Caneel Bay in St. John
La Samana in St. Martin
Jalousie Plantation in St. Lucia
La Samana in St. Martin
Jalousie Plantation in St. Lucia
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:23 pm to Chicken
We stayed in Punta Cana, DR in June. Beaches and water are beautiful. We stayed at the Bahia Principe on one of those all inclusive deals and are eager to go back.
www.cheapcaribbean.com. lots of airfare included deals
www.cheapcaribbean.com. lots of airfare included deals
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:23 pm to Chicken
The wife and I went to Turks and Caicos (seven stars resort) without the kids. But, seemed to be an excellent spot for kids (we plan to go back with them). Beautiful water, beautiful beach , locals were not pushy at all, food was very good and the snorkeling was fantastic. Didn't go fishing though.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:23 pm to Chicken
Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda in the BVIs
Cap Jaluca on Anguilla
Cap Jaluca on Anguilla
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:25 pm to Chicken
Gotcha.
I really liked St Maarten the best of the few islands I've been to. You can take day trips to St Barths and Anguilla from there too.
St Thomas was very meh. IMO
Barbados is a damn third world country.
Agree about Jamaica.
Bahamas were meh outside of Atlantis.
I really liked St Maarten the best of the few islands I've been to. You can take day trips to St Barths and Anguilla from there too.
St Thomas was very meh. IMO
Barbados is a damn third world country.
Agree about Jamaica.
Bahamas were meh outside of Atlantis.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:25 pm to Chicken
USVI are nice all-around, Barbados is nice but far to get to and expensive. Turk & Caicos is near, kid-friendly but expensive. St. Kitts, expensive and hard to get in and out of but nice. with kids I'd go to Costa Rica on the Pacific side, either in Guancaste or around Quepos.
Quepos = Best fishing and low key and stunning natural setting.
Manuel Antonio National Park Wiki Page
Quepos = Best fishing and low key and stunning natural setting.
Manuel Antonio National Park Wiki Page
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:29 pm to Chicken
I am in med school at St. Maarten right now
I have no idea about that but I would imagine the resorts are when it is in season and I am sure the kids would love to watch the planes on maho beach.
natives here are nice just don't be alone after dark
check
I haven't had a chance to go yet but my MCB professor says there is good fishing but the charters will keep your fish unless you specify beforehand.
quote:
1. Kid friendly
I have no idea about that but I would imagine the resorts are when it is in season and I am sure the kids would love to watch the planes on maho beach.
quote:
2. Natives aren't pushy (one thing I hated about Jamaica)
natives here are nice just don't be alone after dark
quote:
4. Great snorkeling
check
quote:
5. Good fishing
I haven't had a chance to go yet but my MCB professor says there is good fishing but the charters will keep your fish unless you specify beforehand.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:30 pm to Lester Earl
quote:
Anguilla
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:32 pm to Chicken
Turks and Caicos. Stay at the seven stars. It'll be perfect for your needs.
Eta: turksandcaicosreservations.com for the best prices.
Eta: turksandcaicosreservations.com for the best prices.
This post was edited on 9/26/14 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:41 pm to Chicken
That all sounds nice
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:46 pm to Chicken
St. John, St Martin (Maarten), and St Kitts are some of my favorites. I think I liked Antigua a lot as well.
Sounds like you should Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Puerto Rico.
Sounds like you should Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Puerto Rico.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:48 pm to Chicken
Just got back from Freeport.
Posted on 9/26/14 at 2:51 pm to Chicken
From my travel agent on the Turks and Caicos:
The Alexandra Resort 3 Star
Amanyara 4 Star
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort 4 Star
Beach House Turks & Caicos 3 Star
Club Med Turks & Caicos 4 Star
Coral Gardens on Grace Bay 4 Star
Gansevoort Turks & Caicos – Wymara Resort 4 Star
Grace Bay Club 5 Star
Ocean Club Resort 4 Star
Ocean Club West 4 Star
Point Grace 4 Star
Ports of Call Resort 3 Star
Regent Palms T & C 4 Star
Royal West Indies Resort 3 Star
The Sands at Grace Bay 3 Star
Seven Starts Resort 4 Star
Sibonne Beach Hotel 3 Star
Somerset on Grace Bay 4 Star
The Alexandra Resort 3 Star
Amanyara 4 Star
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort 4 Star
Beach House Turks & Caicos 3 Star
Club Med Turks & Caicos 4 Star
Coral Gardens on Grace Bay 4 Star
Gansevoort Turks & Caicos – Wymara Resort 4 Star
Grace Bay Club 5 Star
Ocean Club Resort 4 Star
Ocean Club West 4 Star
Point Grace 4 Star
Ports of Call Resort 3 Star
Regent Palms T & C 4 Star
Royal West Indies Resort 3 Star
The Sands at Grace Bay 3 Star
Seven Starts Resort 4 Star
Sibonne Beach Hotel 3 Star
Somerset on Grace Bay 4 Star
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