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Hey guys, i posted on here just over a year ago when i was going 2 travel to martinique alone, first time in the caribbean. Since then i've visited a load! and next week i'm moving there, got a teaching job in a school and very excited! Will probably post asking for more advice later on...
as for the islands i reached: St lucia Martinique Dominica St Vincent Bequia Barbados Antigua Sint Maarten/st martin Anguilla St Kitts not bad eh! |
Part of our "problem" is that we keep going back to STJ over and over...
St. John St. Thomas (only to gain access to STJ) Grand Bahama Bermuda Jamaica Grenada (cruise) Bequia (cruise) Mayreau (cruise) St. Vincent (cruise) Carriacou (cruise) BVI's Tortola/Virgin Gorda/Jost Van Dyke (day trip) So many destinations...so little time! |
Let's see how easy this is to remember:
Hawaiian Islands several times Jamaica Bahama's Antigua St. Lucia Curacao Grand Cayman USVI Bermuda Aruba Nevis & St. Kitts Did I get them all???? Upcoming trips: February - Probably Anguilla April - Tahiti |
Here's my list...
Freeport Bahamas Provodenciales (Turks & Caicos) Dominican Republic Puerto Rico Cozumel Cancun (4) Grand Cayman BVI (Tortola) Aruba Barbados (4) Jamaica (2) Oahu Coronado Island (San Diego...is it really an island??) Manhattan! =) ...and hopefully many more! Peace, Greenie |
I hate to rain on JAGIRL's parade but your question does not focus on a "real" relevant question, in my opinion. Therefore, all I will say is 90% of those islands listed and areas as far as Fiji, Malaysia, South Pacific, etc.we have visited in 38 yrs. of travel.
A specific question that we may be able to focus on, if you have one would be great. I do not mean to be sarcastic, but this is a Forum to gather travelers info on specific areas of the Caribbean. |
And I was having such fun....Thanks JAgirl!! Keep up the fun post...
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Bermuda-5X- We just keep going back. It has become a family favorite. My side of the family keeps meeting there! :)
Puerto Rico-3X (Going again next spring after 20 years!)Booked my tickets yesterday! Aruba Bahamas-Paradise Island-2X Mexico-(if that counts :) ) Hawaii (Not very caribbean :) ) Grand Cayman-next summer-can't wait! That is all I can think of now. Hopefully many more in the future!!! :) Fun Thread JA Girl!! :) |
Not enough!
Barbados Jamaica Antigua Anguilla Puerto Rico (just overnight, but hey, I count it!) St. John Provo, Turks & Caicos Nevis Great Exuma, Bahamas Dominican Republic Next stop: St. John Wish list: See all of the above postings |
Mine is too short...but I am still young!!
Provo x2 Dom Rep |
Here are my Islands:
Nassau/Paradise Island x2 Grand Bahama Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas) Harbour Island Spanish Wells Cancun x3 Cozumel x2 Dominican Republic x2 Puerto Rico St Thomas x3 St John x2 (our favorite) St Maarten St Kitts St Lucia Padre Island...many times...45 minutes from the house |
Let's See:
1. Puerto Rico 2. Cozumel 3. St. Thomas 4. St. John 5. Virgin Gorda 6. St. Lucia 7. Antigua 8. Dominican Rebublic 9. Aruba 10 Barbados 11. Coco Cay 12. Tortola 13. Sint Maarten/St. Martin 14. Isla Mujeres 15. Bahamas 16. Cancun/Playa del Carmen/Riviera Maya...does this count? It's a peninsula! ;) Thanks this was fun! It is nice to think about! :) |
stankase ((?))
The relevant question : How many Caribbean islands have you visited to date? 8} No advice sought. I just wanted to know. It's supposed to be a fun thread. And not to worry you didn't rain on my parade. ((#))B-) Looks like almost everybody here has been to the VI and the Bahamas. Funny enough I have never really wanted to visit either place. Now mayhap I ought to add those to my "to do" list :) |
JAGIRL-Thank You!!
This IS a fun post, look how many are participating!! We all help one another on this board and are very supportive of one another. I also sense a "community" within the members of this board, so it is fun to have a thread like this! We all spend many hours a day thinking of the Caribbean, this is our outlet! AND- for the people posting about what island they should go to-looking for "relevant" info-answers can be found here as some islands are popping up on almost everyone's list! |
((*))JAGIRL, please tell me how did you get the coloured letters in the word Caribbean in your original post??? Thanks. :)8-)
Now in alphabetical order: Antigua (1x) > would go back for sure Aruba (2x) > first time enjoyed, 2nd time we didn't due to Aruba becoming very commercialized :( and would go back only if we won a trip Bahamas (very long time ago) (1x) > would go back just to see what it is like now, but not high on our list Cuba, Varadero & Havana (1x) > would go back for sure Dominica Republic, Punta Cana (1x) > would go back for sure Jamaica, Runaway Bay (1x) > would go back for sure Mexico, Cozumel Island (1x) > would go back for sure St. Lucia (1x) > would go back for sure St. Maarten/St.Martin (1x) > would go back, but not high on our list Although these Mexican destinations below are not islands, I thought I would post. Cancun (3x) > would go back, but not high on our list as it is very commercialized now :( and we would rather go further south of Cancun Huatulco (1x) > would go back for sure Mayan Riviera, south of Playa del Carmen(3x) > would go back and still our favourite so far Overall Mexico still remains our favourite destination because it has so much to offer. The ocean and beaches are beautiful and the resorts are very good and there is so much to see and do there and it has lots of culture and history.8-) We like to see new and different places. So many places, so little time and money. :( Wish I could win the lottery.:D |
<font color="red">JAGIRL,</font> don't worry I have my answer on how to do the <font color="green">colours</font> and <b>bold</b> and <u>underline</u>. Thanks.8-)
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I'm really enojying this post. I know now who I want to look for when I want info on future destinations!!
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Ok... now someone tell me how to get the colours etc. in the texts??? Please!
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<font color="blue">vegasm</font> head on over to the other Forum here on Fodor's and you'll have your answer :) I think the thread is "Pardon me while I practice".
chasechow, I agree :)) I am thoroughly enjoying this thread! I lost count of who has the most Caribbean in their travels! :)) |
<font color="red">I get it now!!! <font color="blue">Thanks JA Girl!</font></font> :P
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Lets see;
1. Bahamas X 2 2. Jamaica X 3 3. Puerto Rico 4. Cancun 5. Dom. Rep. 6. Aruba 7. Curacao 8. St. Thomas 9. Barbados 10. Martinique 11. St. John 12. Grand Cayman B-) idea for a thread. |
Jamaica x 1 (didn't love it)
Aruba x 4 (love it) Provo, T&C x 3 (heaven) Others....Cancun x 3 (used to like it; too built up now) Cozumel x 1 (liked it) Playa del Carmen x 4 (used to be our #1 place until we discovered the T&C Islands). On our short list to try...Grand Cayman and Anguilla |
Jamaica
DR Haiti PR incl. Vieques USVIs BVIs St.Barts St.Martin St.Lucia Barbuda Antigua Isla de Mujeres Cozumel Bay Islands Los Roques Margaritta Aruba Bonaire Guadeloupe Les Saintes Barbados CARIBTRAVELER: Ziggy is nowhere as popular as Damian Marley whose 'Jamrock' took island by storm and inspired many other 'ghetto protest' singers. Commercial dancehall/US hip-hop may monopolize the radio/club playlists (Sean-Paul, Rhihanna,etc.) but Luciano is one of the enduring favorites on island. |
Here's my little list.
Jamaica x2 St Lucia x2 St John #2 coming this November, notice a pattern here? BVI's Virgin Gorda, Marina Cay, Jost Van Dyke, day trips Grenadines, Union, Palm, Mayreau, Tobago Cays, day trip. The island fever hit bad after St Lucia in 2003 and I can't seem to stop going there now. What an affliction! |
Caribbean Islands:
Puerto Rico Antiqua Anguilla St. Barts St. Maarten/Martin Saba Statia Tintamarre Prickley Pear Grenada St. Lucia Carriacou Canouan Mayreau Bequia St. Vincent Tobago Cays Palm Island Young Island Union Island Trinidad St. Kitts Nevis Barbados Outside Caribbean: Bermuda(loved it but has been many years) Bahamas(once was enough) Cancun(again once was enough) Anastasia Island, St. Augustine FL Cape Hatteras, North Carolina Wheeling Island, Wheeling WVa and last but not least Neville Island, Pittsburgh Pa. Those who know the area will appreciate my listing the last two :) |
Haven't been to PA, but I love OBX! So, yes, I do appreciate the last two!!
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With all of the travelers visiting so many places I have a question: Who has stayed at Parrot CAYE in T&C? How were the accommodations, food (it is isolated so one has to count on their restaurants), courtesy of staff and snorkel and diving outings they offer? We are planning on putting down a deposit next month for March or we cannot get in. All relevant first-hand feedback in past 12-18 months would be welcomed!
Thanks. |
Tivertonhouse: How interesting. I had NO idea, so thank you very much for that info.
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I'm impressed with everyone's lists. My short list is:
Turks and Caicos, Grace Bay St Martin x 2 Aruba Jamaica Barbados Maui Cancun x 2 |
Just started visiting the island as of last year - we cruised twice so we were able to hit pretty many islands....
Puerto Rico - twice - one cruise, one land based vacation St Thomas St Lucia Barbados Antigua St Martin Grand Cayman Belize |
Not as many as some of you but here goes:
Jamiaca St. Thomas Vieques Puerto Rico Petit St. Vincent Carriacou Grenada Union Island Palm Island Barbados Aruba Tobago Cays Turks & Caicos: Provo, North Caicos Exumas, Staniel Cay Harbour Island Eleuthera St. Lucia Grenada Abacos: Green Turtle Cay, Great Guana Cay, Treasure Cay Isla Mujeres Cozumel (Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Akumal - just Caribbean water!) And soo many more to go!! |
Oh Dear !! I have a VERY short list.
1.Barbados 2.Margarita Island 3.Jamaica I guess what kept it shorter was 3 trips to Costa Rica. I think this is indeed a fun idea, and it IS informative. I can see who is interested in the same islands as I am, and in future direct questions at them. |
This would have been a really interesting post if everyone would have told their top 3 favorite islands. Particularly those who have ten or more. So how about it?
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Top 3:
Jamaica Los Roques Les Saintes/Iles des Saintes Bottom 3: The DR Aruba USVIs |
Can't someone comment on Parrot Caye in the T&C Islands??
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Lots of travelers here!:)
1)St. Martin 2)Grand Caymans 3)Turks and Caicos (one of my favorites!) I want to hit many more! |
stankase: I have only passed Parrot Cay by boat. I have never stayed.
But just passing by, I can say "wow" |
Parrot Cay is very high on my list for upcoming trips -- especially since American Express just added it to their 2007 list of hotels/resorts to use your points!
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Top 3 - Tortola, Grenada, Turks and Caicos
Bottom 3 - St. Martin, Paradise Island, Puerto Rico |
Antigua
Barbados Bermuda BVI's Anegada Jost Van Dyke Norman Island Peter Island Tortola Sandy Cay & Spit Virgin Gorda Guyana Jamaica Puerto Rico St. Lucia St. Maarten Turks USVI St. Croix St. John St. Thomas Top Three: Peter Island St John St Lucia Future wish List: Bahamas-out islands Grenadines |
Top 3
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Saba St. Barts Least favorite 3 Bahamas Cancun Trinidad |
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