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quick Caribbean trip

Posted on 1/14/26 at 9:50 am
Posted by subdude
on the creek
Member since Jul 2014
179 posts
Posted on 1/14/26 at 9:50 am
What's the hidden gem of the Caribbean?

Week before Easter.

No to the Caymans and Bahamas.

TIA.
Posted by TheBoo
South to Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
5422 posts
Posted on 1/14/26 at 10:05 am to
Jamaica
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
46293 posts
Posted on 1/14/26 at 10:13 am to
Hidden gem's typically have limited flights. Hard to do quick with limited flights in and out...
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
49856 posts
Posted on 1/14/26 at 10:26 am to
We're headed to Martinique in May.. Go there and scout for me

Bon voyage mon ami
Posted by OliverTwist225
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2021
726 posts
Posted on 1/14/26 at 10:40 am to
Not really a hidden gem but Aruba is awesome and wasn't overly crowded.
Posted by deltafarmer
Member since Dec 2019
923 posts
Posted on 1/14/26 at 11:30 am to
Turks and Caicos is a relatively quick and easy flight. It’s definitely worth a look.
Posted by weagle1999
Member since May 2025
2045 posts
Posted on 1/14/26 at 1:05 pm to
quote:

Aruba


A lot of people like it, but for me it was one of my least favorite places that I have visited. At least the tourist areas.

The desolate north side of the island and the wild donkeys were cool. And the local neighborhoods. I also got a very good haircut.

The rest of it was too Americanized for me. Pass.


This post was edited on 1/15/26 at 10:23 am
Posted by Buck Dancer
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2008
4842 posts
Posted on 1/14/26 at 1:05 pm to
St John is beautiful.
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
47305 posts
Posted on 1/14/26 at 2:42 pm to
curacao
Posted by GOP_Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
20816 posts
Posted on 1/14/26 at 3:38 pm to
Hidden gem for what? For natural beauty of the island? For culture? For diving or snorkeling? What do you want to do?
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
13887 posts
Posted on 1/14/26 at 5:48 pm to
Go to Costa Rica or Roatan. There will be drunk Canadians at both, but 737s direct out of IAH, and no puddle jumpers. You can book villas or compounds in either. They're probably too low brow for your OT rich style, though.
Posted by deltafarmer
Member since Dec 2019
923 posts
Posted on 1/15/26 at 12:26 pm to
I’ve never been to St. John but I’ve heard it is beautiful. Does it qualify for a quick trip though?
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
14524 posts
Posted on 1/15/26 at 9:34 pm to
St. Croix. Little bit of everything there. East end is dry and desert-like. West end is a rain forest. Great beaches, laid back. Lot's of good places to eat. Great snorkeling.
Posted by weaveballs1
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2010
3345 posts
Posted on 1/16/26 at 1:12 am to
St. John is amazing. If you're looking for low-key, "lush island paradise" vibes it's really hard to beat. Not overly tricky to get to (have to fly into St. Thomas and get to the ferry, ~30 min ferry to/from STM), not crowded, very solid dining, incredible beaches, stunning scenery, and just a very chill vibe. Easy to island hop and get over to the BVIs, as well. One drawback is that groceries, gas, etc, all are very expensive on-island. If you're making it a quick trip, this shouldn't affect you too terribly much.

St. John is one of my favorite trips I've ever taken. i usually like to hop around and try new places, but St. John has me considering making a change to that strategy after being there this past summer.
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