Does anyone know of any islands in the caribbean where you can use a company to camp out with on the beach? I know its rustic, but I have always wanted to have a Blue lagoon vacation. <BR>Any help is appreciated <BR>JK

I've heard Cinnamon Bay in St. John has camp grounds. We visited St. John's island on a day trip off a cruise ship and thought it was spectacular. You should be able to find out more info on the web.

Did you actually see the camp grounds on Cinnamon Bay or just the area. I did actually find it and it is one of two campgrounds on St. John's the other was Maho Bay. I was wondering if anyone had stayed in either place?

I saw the campgrounds at Cinnamon Bay in 1999. Very basic, cement bunkers/huts with screen doors & windows. But they are about 50 yards from the beach (Cinnamon Bay--very wide open and nice), and they are very inexpensive. I do know people who stayed there, some loved it and go back year after year, others thought it was too rough. Bring bug spray/off. I think Maho is a little more civilized (toilets, hot showers etc.), but you'll pay more.

We camped at Maho Bay quite a few years ago. I still remember the incredible view of St. Thomas from our tent. I had checked out both Cinnamon and Maho, and I thought Maho was much nicer, lots of thought went into this place, with boardwalks and canvas lean-to's, each structure was angled for privacy, with an L shape, one side was the platform bed, the other was the living area with cooler and camp stove. Cinnamon was concrete and looked to be two-parties per unit. Maho had cold water showers which felt good, decent food at the canteen. The no-see-ums were unbearable, even sleeping with long pants and long sleeved tshirt. The snorkelling off the beach there was fabulous. You will need to rent a car to get around easily. <BR> <BR>Other camp places: on Tortola, Brewer's Bay campground. very very rustic, as in BYO stuff. We rented a villa on the hill above, but this campground was only for the diehards! <BR> <BR>One more I remember, which would fit your "blue lagoon" fantasy, was on the island of St. Vincent. I remember it was expensive (over $100/night) but it included a hostess who made your meals, was inaccessible by land, only by boat. I will do a search and see if I can find it for ya...

I found it!!! It's called Petit Byahaut, on the island of St. Vincent. You must see this website: <BR> <BR>www.outahere.com/petitbyahaut/ <BR> <BR>This place is beyond your wildest fantasies! Unfortunately, so is the price, over $400 per night for two. Wow.

<BR>Hi Juli, <BR>Have you seen the website for Daniels Head Village in Bermuda? It's not traditional camping, but sure looks wonderful. Boardwalks out to tents over the ocean. Not cheap like St. John, but Bermuda's worth every penney. <BR> <BR>After Cayman, I bet you're trying to figure out a way to fit in 2 trips a year --- a big one & a little one? We do the same. Can't get enough. <BR> <BR>

I loved all of your suggestions. I love Daniles head village. It looks incredible. The weather is the only factor becasue we are looking to travel in Feb-March. <BR> <BR>The resort in St. Vincent is great as well, I am just not sure if I could be that secluded. But it was exactly the Blue Lagoon experience. <BR> <BR>Thank you so much for your help, I quickly bookmarked all your suggestions. <BR>PLease keep them coming. <BR>JK <BR> <BR>

The weekend is over and I still need suggestions so I wanted to move my post back up to the top. <BR>Please help

Having lived on St. John for a year, I know both Cinnamon and Maho. Both are great - but different. I prefer Maho because it is a little nicer; cottages are definitely rustic, but keep you dry and up off the ground. Another idea I had for you is Arawak Expeditions. I am not sure if they are still around. They are a sea kayaking company that does camping trips around the BVI and USVI. All those islands are so close, that you paddle to a new one every day and camp on the beach. While you should be in good shape, it isn't necessary to be a great athlete. It is amazing to sleep on the beaches of little cays, to quietly paddle up to watch sea turtles, to cruise around remote bays. I know they used to do guided 3-5 day trips, where the guides cook yummy food for everyone. They are/were out of St. John.