Olga

we are looking for secluded island with no big resorts, no nightlife but with a clear water and a beautiful beach with a soft sand all around the island where we can walk and see at most only a few people. we love walking, snorkeling and peacful places. Do you know of such a place?

Statia

Anguilla, British W.I.<BR>

Statia

Oh, forgot, St. Barth's would fit the bill, too.<BR>

xxxx

Yes, Tiamo Resort in South Andros, Bahamas. In Google type out "Tiamo Resort, Andros Bahamas". Where2Stay has more information and travelers reviews. Also, Ti Kaye Village Resort in St. Lucia in a secluded area of the island--marine reserve below hotel--fantastic views. Again in Google type out and see reviews and also go to scubatreks.com--click on Ti Kaye.

Simi

Go into Google and type out Bahamas Outer Islands. Also, Tamarindo Estates in Culebra Island--one of the best beaches in the World according to Discovery.com-Travel Channel. Finally, Palm Island Resort in the Grenadines.

Jenna

I believe Little Dix in Virgin Gorda fulfills your needs from the sound of your post. Very quiet, secluded.

Lynn

Just got back from St. John and it was perfect in every way. Quiet, amazing beaches and snokeling, water and weather were perfect, the food excellent. very peaceful. I miss it and want to be back there!!!!

Lyn

Definitely Anguilla, British West Indies. It's next to St. Martin. Don't know your budget but check out Cap Jaluca, Shoal Bay Villas or The Frangipani for hotels. These are all very peaceful, quiet and the beaches are to die for....

jackie

The BVI might be what you are looking for. We stayed in Tortola and took day trips to Virgin Gorda and Peter Island. I think a stay at Peter Island would be a perfect vacation. It was secluded and the beach and resort were beautiful. They provide a ferry service to Tortola if you wanted to take day trips to other islands and go into town for some variety. Virgin Gorda would also be wonderful. We did a day sailing trip and went snorkling at 3 different trips, it was pleasant, but not the best snorkling I've ever done.

Olga

Thank you all for many great suggestions. Will check them out

tobagolover

All those Islands mentioned before are fine, but alot of cruise ships stop at most of those ports and those that don't are just a ferry ride away from day trippers. If you REALLY want a secluded Island, try Tobago.There are dozens of secret beaches around the island, it is untouched by the commercialism of tourism but has all the amenities you would need.

Susan

Hi Olga.<BR>Try Cat Island, in the Bahamas.<BR>I would also give a thumbs up to Anguilla. Check out Barbuda.

nina

I just returned from a wonderful vacation in Virgin Gorda. It's tranquil and relaxing. You can opt to participate in activities such as island hopping, snorkeling, water skiing, hiking, and scuba diving. If you want to helicopter to St. Thomas to golf for an afternoon, it would be a pricey option. Or just veg and sunbathe on the beautiful beaches. Good luck!

Caribbeanlover

Tobagolover is wrong. Cruise ships do not stop in Anguilla or St. John and I don't believe they stop in the BVI's either. St. Bart's only allows smaller cruise ships.

tivertonhouse

Try Los Roques, north of Margarita island (but by all means,don't go there)<BR>off Venezuela

caribtrvl

Small cruise ships do stop at St. John and Virgin Gorda but not in the summer months. St. John has many daytrippers from St. Thomas. Anguilla is a stop for the Windjammers. You won't do much walking around St. John or the BVI's but you can rent a jeep for beach hopping. Guana Island or Cooper Island are more secluded than Tortola for example. Anguilla has longer beaches but not so much snorkling. None really have major impact by crise ships and are still peaceful but even the popular cruise stops have some beaches and resorts that are just what you might want. You might try Windmills in the Turks and Caicos or Meridian Club. They are truly secluded.

islandguy

Young Island off St. Vincent; Petit St. Vincent in the Grenadines, agree on above mention of Palm Island, also in Grenadines. <BR>Plus look at Ambergris Cay off Belize, Isla de Roatan off Honduras, and Isla de San Andres off Panama.

Anita

There is also Guana Island in the BVI.<BR><BR>

Jen

St. Barths - the largest hotel has only 80 rooms/villas. Enjoy!<BR><BR>PS - go off season b/c on-season is crowded.

Gilles

Ambergris Caye off Belize?<BR>I don't think this place fits Olga's description of a beautiful beach with a soft sand all around the island where she can walk and see at most only a few people. <BR> There are no nice beaches on Ambergris. this place has too many tourists already and sometimes is very crowded in a high season. It has a nice snorkeling