I would appreciate someone recommending a vacation destination for me. Want a beachfront hotel on a Caribbean island (with casinos) that offers a shaded (preferably by palms) beach. Love to spend the whole day on the beach but can't take the direct sun. <BR>Any suggestions for nice shady beaches? Any island would be okay.

Palm Beach on Aruba meets your beach requirements, and is very close to a couple of casinos.

<BR>Marcia, the Bucanneer on St. Croix has 2 lovely, palm shaded beaches, one has a great grill type restaurant for lunch. The casino in Christiansted is new since I was last there, so can't comment more than to say it's there. <BR> <BR>You might also look at Puerto Rico. I haven't been, but I bet you could find the perfect place. Puerto Rico is BIG on nightlife. St. Croix is pretty laid back & quiet.

Bucc has no casino. Only casino in the USVI is the Divi on St. Croix.

<BR>Karen, please reread my post. I didn't say the casino was at the Bucaneer. I clearly stated it was in Christiansted. Marcia didn't specify a casino on hotel grounds. <BR> <BR

<BR>Read more carefully please.

Actually, the casino is on the east end of St. Croix, east of the Buccaneer - not in Christiansted. <BR> <BR>I agree that Aruba has a good combination of casinos, beaches, and palm trees - although it is a rather barren and Americanized island. <BR>

The Sandy Beach Island Resort on the south coast of Barbados has a beach shaded by palm trees. Very pretty beach with calm sheltered crystal clear water. Active without being crowded and has a great beach front restaurant and bar. No casinos, but excellent nightlife and plenty of sites to see!

<BR>Chazz, thanks for the locatin of the casino. I thought I'd read it was on or near the waterfront at C'sted. Actually, I'm glad it's not cause C'sted is a great for shops & eats & crowded enough as it is. <BR> <BR>