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EMM Mar 1st, 2012 07:11 AM

Antigua resort - need help!
 
Trying to decide on a June vacation to Antigua (Jumby or Carlisle) also still in the running - St. Martin (La Samanna) or St. Lucia (Cap Maison?) Very different I know. Anyone with recent experiences in any of these resorts who has feedback would be appreciated! We are a couple in our 30s travelling with 23 month old. Thanks!

qwovadis Mar 2nd, 2012 02:40 AM

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La Samana was great for me a few years back.

BellaClaire Mar 3rd, 2012 03:43 PM

I've been to all 3 islands but not the resorts you mention....What are you looking for? Are you a beach person...LaSamana is on long beach (aptly named), but it's rocky....St. Lucia beaches are darker, rougher sand.....I'm only familiar with Dickinson Beach on Antigua...but Antigua is known for it's beaches - 1 for every day of the year!

EMM Mar 4th, 2012 10:36 AM

We are looking for relaxing vacation, nice beach that you can also swim in with a toddler, upscale to luxury hotel, good food / restaurant choices. We are now leaning toward Antigua.

almesq Apr 9th, 2012 04:37 AM

EMM, just wanted to comment in case you have not finalized your plans yet. We were in Antigua (Carlisle Bay) in 2009, and are actually headed back there in about 2 weeks. We really enjoyed it. Beach is great, and while hotel is upscale and luxury, has a very laid back feel, very relaxed. Food was very good, with several options at the hotel. We don't have kids, but the hotel is family friendly from what I have seen. Enjoy!


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