Great relatively unknown island in Carribean?
Dec 22, 2005, 6:27 am
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Not quite the Caribbean, but Providenciales in the Tuks & Caicos has IMO the nicest beach in the western hemisphere (Grace Bay) and its definitely not crowded yet. There are several nice places to stay there, all set back behind the dune, noe more than for storeys high. I stayed at "The Palms" last time and it was fantastically relaxing. In addition to the spectacular beach, the spa there was heavenly.
Dec 23, 2005, 1:48 pm
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Originally Posted by bruingirl
I know everyone goes to Aruba, but there is a reason. Aruba is the perfect place to relax, party, and take a vacation.
Dec 25, 2005, 5:16 am
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Originally Posted by saeswank
i would say Roatan, Delta and Continental fly there non-stop from the states. Delta starts in March i believe. The water is awesome, the beaches are great and the people are friendly.
???????????????Did they pave the runway????? when I was there it was a cinder runway. they start dumping daily jetfulls of tourists, and it is gone.
try far bahamas(san salvadore for one), T&C, Caman Braqc, Little camen, most of the british virgins, the far side of st johns, bonnaire(everbody is scuba diving), some of those out islands of beleze.
Dec 30, 2005, 12:24 pm
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Monseratt
Montserratt is a good choice as well..although the airport is still closed..a helicopter can be arranged ex-Antigua for roughy $50 . Volcanic ash is still a problem..but I found the island and residents very helpful and friendly. If you feel like a really nice marina/beach atmosphere..I would suggest Bonaire.
added for links:
http://www.visitmontserrat.com/index...p?categoryid=2
http://www.geographia.com/bonaire/ ^ ^ ^
added for links:
http://www.visitmontserrat.com/index...p?categoryid=2
http://www.geographia.com/bonaire/ ^ ^ ^
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Dec 30, 2005, 2:37 pm
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Originally Posted by MRKEY
Montserratt is a good choice as well..although the airport is still closed..a helicopter can be arranged ex-Antigua for roughy $50 . Volcanic ash is still a problem..but I found the island and residents very helpful and friendly. <snip>
Dec 30, 2005, 7:12 pm
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Glad to hear the airport is open (just liked that heliocopter ride.)..
And yes..it's been 2-3 yrs since my last visit..glad things have improved. It's a very cool island...and the stories they tell are breathless. ^
And yes..it's been 2-3 yrs since my last visit..glad things have improved. It's a very cool island...and the stories they tell are breathless. ^
Jan 5, 2006, 9:06 am
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Regarding Roatan in Honduras:
Yup, the runway is paved. It's not the plane loads of tourist, though (there is only one flight a week), it's the cruise ships that dock in Coxen Hole, and then bus everyone over to West Bay that's the bigger concern.
Anyway, Roatan is definately a lot quieter than any other place I have been in the Carribean. West End is a good place that is lively enough to provide anything you'd need without being too lively as to be jammed with tourists.
I just wrote up a trip report, if anyone is interested: Roatan, Honduras
Originally Posted by slawecki
???????????????Did they pave the runway????? when I was there it was a cinder runway.
Anyway, Roatan is definately a lot quieter than any other place I have been in the Carribean. West End is a good place that is lively enough to provide anything you'd need without being too lively as to be jammed with tourists.
I just wrote up a trip report, if anyone is interested: Roatan, Honduras
Jan 14, 2006, 9:14 pm
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Originally Posted by Chrisw94
I don't believe anyone has mentioned Bequia, an out-island of St Vincent and the Grenadines. It has always been a favorite hidden-gem. I recommend the Frangiapani Hotel at Admiralty Bay.