Need help deciding between St. John's, Bahamas, Captiva Sanibel
Apr 4th, 2004, 12:12 PM
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Need help deciding between St. John's, Bahamas, Captiva Sanibel
My husband and I want to just get away from the city and chill out in a quiet island paradise (without going broke, there's the rub). Can someone suggest which desination will be most satisfying and also suggest where to stay (nice but affordable)? If we don't go to the Virgin Islands, are we really missing something special or is Captiva/Sanibel a lovely place too?
Apr 4th, 2004, 01:06 PM
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Wow -- there's a range of options! I grew up in South Florida & even tho I love Sanibel & Captiva, they don't feel like special getaways to me. That said, I would choose Captiva as between the Florida islands & look at the Tween Waters Inn. I'd lean toward St. Johns otherwise because of that crystal clear turquoise water in the Caribbean -- incomparable!
Apr 4th, 2004, 01:48 PM
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As a point of clarification, St. John is the name of the island in the USVI and St. Johns is the capital city of Antigua. I just wanted to be sure you got to the right place if you decided on a Caribbean trip.
I've been to Captiva, St. John and several of the Bahamas islands. To me, St. John far and away surpasses the others for its combination of great beaches, friendly people, crystal clear waters and shear beauty. If you research it carefully, go in off season (mid-April through August) and look for specials on airfares you should be able to do it without breaking the bank (you don't have to stay at Caneel Bay to enjoy St. John).
I've been to Captiva, St. John and several of the Bahamas islands. To me, St. John far and away surpasses the others for its combination of great beaches, friendly people, crystal clear waters and shear beauty. If you research it carefully, go in off season (mid-April through August) and look for specials on airfares you should be able to do it without breaking the bank (you don't have to stay at Caneel Bay to enjoy St. John).
Apr 4th, 2004, 01:59 PM
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Use the search feature above. Type in "St. John". You'll find numerous threads with specifics about where to stay other than Cannel Bay or the Westin. Also consider renting a villa. You'd be surprised how reasonable they can be for two people. Just keep your sights focused.
Apr 5th, 2004, 07:57 AM
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I have been to all three as well. The Westin does have good deals in the off season. You might want to try Harbor Island off Eleuthera. We stayed at the Coral Sands and it was affordable. HI is a fabulous place with the most beautiful beach. Captiva/Sanibel are both nice, but can be quite crowded.
