Caribbean Island for Hawaii lover?
Nov 3, 2011, 11:22 pm
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one big difference. the carrib is hot. hotter than the sw coast of maui. diving and snorkel is much better in C. eating much better in H. H is urban, wall to wall hotel. C does not have many hotels. C has great isolated places(e.g.peter island) , beach resorts and beach rentals.. H has very few. C has a lot of really crummy and ugly places. H has very few. people do not rent cars in C ...and drive to local costco .
Some of the real benefits of the Caribbean over Hawaii are:
- less crowds
- local culture
- friendlier people (in most cases)
- warmer, calmer water
- better beaches
- "island time"
You might enjoy St. Kitts (with a side trip to Nevis). St. John (with daytrips to the BVIs) also would be a good choice.
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Nov 3, 2011, 11:28 pm
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Depends on what you consider to be "poverty". Yes, plenty of people in the Caribbean living on very little, but a lot of those people just live very simple but happy lives. There are notable exceptions, however, where there are larger areas of true poverty and people who are truly in need (D.R., Haiti, Jamaica).
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Nov 5, 2011, 5:53 am
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No, I have not been to Vieques to be honest. That said, I disagree completely with previous remark posted about Anguilla. The beaches are truly outstanding and the choice of 5 star resorts there is outstanding with the Viceroy in my mind being the best. Anguilla is also know for truly outstanding restaurants separate and apart from the hotels
I am less enthusiastic about St. John than others. Very lush island no argument from me but the US Virgin Islanders are a pretty ambivalent bunch in comparison to the much friendlier locals found on most other Eastern Caribbean islands.
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I am less enthusiastic about St. John than others. Very lush island no argument from me but the US Virgin Islanders are a pretty ambivalent bunch in comparison to the much friendlier locals found on most other Eastern Caribbean islands.
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Nov 5, 2011, 2:06 pm
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I'm in total agreement with Worldspan's view.
Have you spent much time on Anguilla? Just off the top of my head I can think of 5-10 restaurants that compare favorably (or better) to any restaurant in the Caribbean (granted, not French fine dining).
And what part of it is "rustic"? Honestly, I have never heard of Anguilla described in that way.
And what part of it is "rustic"? Honestly, I have never heard of Anguilla described in that way.
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I'm in total agreement with Worldspan's view.
Have you spent much time on Anguilla? Just off the top of my head I can think of 5-10 restaurants that compare favorably (or better) to any restaurant in the Caribbean (granted, not French fine dining).
And what part of it is "rustic"? Honestly, I have never heard of Anguilla described in that way.
Have you spent much time on Anguilla? Just off the top of my head I can think of 5-10 restaurants that compare favorably (or better) to any restaurant in the Caribbean (granted, not French fine dining).
And what part of it is "rustic"? Honestly, I have never heard of Anguilla described in that way.
Nov 6, 2011, 8:04 am
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Best thing about going to the Caribbean, you have several islands in close proximity that can be traveled to via boat or small plane rather cheaply. If you don't like an island, leave for another. But I have not known anyone who has not liked going to the Caribbean.
As far as Hawaii, I live on the west coast and the flight for me is only 5 hours. I would much rather sit on a plane for a full day to go to the Caribbean. For me Hawaii, is to crowded, overbuilt, has no individual feeling.
Take a chance spend a week in Tortola there and around some of the other BVI. That would be a good recommendation IMO for a newbie.
As far as Hawaii, I live on the west coast and the flight for me is only 5 hours. I would much rather sit on a plane for a full day to go to the Caribbean. For me Hawaii, is to crowded, overbuilt, has no individual feeling.
Take a chance spend a week in Tortola there and around some of the other BVI. That would be a good recommendation IMO for a newbie.