Advice needed for April 2015 trip.
Mar 10, 2014, 9:25 pm
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 466
Advice needed for April 2015 trip.
For my wife's 30th birthday next year I would like to surprise her with a luxury trip to the Caribbean. I am not looking to book the trip until the late summer/fall, for travel in April 2015, but part of the fun is planning and I want to make sure to do it right!
-My wife has repeated numerous times to me that the next vacation we take (which will be this one) she just wants to sit on the beach, raise a flag, and order a drink.
so......
-The MOST important thing we are looking for is a nice, pristine, aqua blue beach.
-We are leaving the kid at home and want to spend our time at the resort to just relax on the beach. We aren't looking for eco tours, hiking tours, etc. I am looking for a luxury resort with the best beach possible.
-It doesn't HAVE to be all inclusive but I would consider it if the food selections are good/great or they are good/great if we pay a fee to upgrade. If it is not all inclusive, we wouldn't mind eating some of the meals at the hotel and/or if there are good restaurants a 10-15 minute cab ride away. Also if the resort isn't all inclusive, but they have an executive club with snacks, drinks, etc., I am open to that.
-I don't care about points.
-I would like to avoid Aruba, Dominican Republic, Saint Marten, Jamaica.
-I was thinking Grand Cayman (Ritz-Carlton with a paid Club Level room???), Turks and Caicos, Saint Lucia, Antigua but I want YOUR advice on where we should go with specific hotels on what she wants (which is what I want). I am planning on staying nights and the budget for the room would be around $1500.00 USD per night with an ocean view.
I really appreciate the help and advice! Thank you so very much!
-My wife has repeated numerous times to me that the next vacation we take (which will be this one) she just wants to sit on the beach, raise a flag, and order a drink.
so......
-The MOST important thing we are looking for is a nice, pristine, aqua blue beach.
-We are leaving the kid at home and want to spend our time at the resort to just relax on the beach. We aren't looking for eco tours, hiking tours, etc. I am looking for a luxury resort with the best beach possible.
-It doesn't HAVE to be all inclusive but I would consider it if the food selections are good/great or they are good/great if we pay a fee to upgrade. If it is not all inclusive, we wouldn't mind eating some of the meals at the hotel and/or if there are good restaurants a 10-15 minute cab ride away. Also if the resort isn't all inclusive, but they have an executive club with snacks, drinks, etc., I am open to that.
-I don't care about points.
-I would like to avoid Aruba, Dominican Republic, Saint Marten, Jamaica.
-I was thinking Grand Cayman (Ritz-Carlton with a paid Club Level room???), Turks and Caicos, Saint Lucia, Antigua but I want YOUR advice on where we should go with specific hotels on what she wants (which is what I want). I am planning on staying nights and the budget for the room would be around $1500.00 USD per night with an ocean view.
I really appreciate the help and advice! Thank you so very much!
Mar 11, 2014, 6:13 pm
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For my wife's 30th birthday next year I would like to surprise her with a luxury trip to the Caribbean. I am not looking to book the trip until the late summer/fall, for travel in April 2015, but part of the fun is planning and I want to make sure to do it right!
-My wife has repeated numerous times to me that the next vacation we take (which will be this one) she just wants to sit on the beach, raise a flag, and order a drink.
so......
-The MOST important thing we are looking for is a nice, pristine, aqua blue beach.
-We are leaving the kid at home and want to spend our time at the resort to just relax on the beach. We aren't looking for eco tours, hiking tours, etc. I am looking for a luxury resort with the best beach possible.
-It doesn't HAVE to be all inclusive but I would consider it if the food selections are good/great or they are good/great if we pay a fee to upgrade. If it is not all inclusive, we wouldn't mind eating some of the meals at the hotel and/or if there are good restaurants a 10-15 minute cab ride away. Also if the resort isn't all inclusive, but they have an executive club with snacks, drinks, etc., I am open to that.
-I don't care about points.
-I would like to avoid Aruba, Dominican Republic, Saint Marten, Jamaica.
-I was thinking Grand Cayman (Ritz-Carlton with a paid Club Level room???), Turks and Caicos, Saint Lucia, Antigua but I want YOUR advice on where we should go with specific hotels on what she wants (which is what I want). I am planning on staying nights and the budget for the room would be around $1500.00 USD per night with an ocean view.
I really appreciate the help and advice! Thank you so very much!
-My wife has repeated numerous times to me that the next vacation we take (which will be this one) she just wants to sit on the beach, raise a flag, and order a drink.
so......
-The MOST important thing we are looking for is a nice, pristine, aqua blue beach.
-We are leaving the kid at home and want to spend our time at the resort to just relax on the beach. We aren't looking for eco tours, hiking tours, etc. I am looking for a luxury resort with the best beach possible.
-It doesn't HAVE to be all inclusive but I would consider it if the food selections are good/great or they are good/great if we pay a fee to upgrade. If it is not all inclusive, we wouldn't mind eating some of the meals at the hotel and/or if there are good restaurants a 10-15 minute cab ride away. Also if the resort isn't all inclusive, but they have an executive club with snacks, drinks, etc., I am open to that.
-I don't care about points.
-I would like to avoid Aruba, Dominican Republic, Saint Marten, Jamaica.
-I was thinking Grand Cayman (Ritz-Carlton with a paid Club Level room???), Turks and Caicos, Saint Lucia, Antigua but I want YOUR advice on where we should go with specific hotels on what she wants (which is what I want). I am planning on staying nights and the budget for the room would be around $1500.00 USD per night with an ocean view.
I really appreciate the help and advice! Thank you so very much!
Do you really mean $1500USD a night ?
Mar 12, 2014, 7:25 am
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Mar 12, 2014, 8:56 am
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Jul 19, 2014, 6:13 pm
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Wow, this sounds like a trip you do not want muffed up. For that budget, you should consult a travel specialist. Kathy Doyle ([email protected]) specializes in Caribbean and often for honeymoon, destination weddings, or special occasions. Friends had their entire destination wedding arranged at the Live Aqua Cancun which was higher end.
