What's the best caribbean island.....
Apr 30th, 2003, 02:48 AM
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Absolutely St. John in the USVI, Caneel Bay resort or a villa. Check out www.usvi-on-line.com.
May 4th, 2003, 04:29 PM
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To jaded1-my wife and I weren't all that impress with Bermuda. Don't get me wrong, the people were very nice, very polite and civil. The beaches were lovely and the water very clean and clear.When we were there it was packed with cruise ships, which really crowded things. And all in all, we thought it was too much like being at home in the U.S.
May 4th, 2003, 04:35 PM
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TiffanyLynn: there are some absolutely wonderful islands that I think meet your criteria. Among them are the Islands of Tahiti, BVI, Fiji and our favorite, St. Barts. You didn't mention what month you're planning your honeymoon, and that would play an important part as to how crowded it will be. St. Barts is relatively uncrowded from April through November. We were in both Fiji, and Tahiti in October (different years) and found them uncrowded then.
May 13th, 2003, 12:08 PM
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I second Providenciales (Provo) in the Turks and Caicos and Anguilla. Have been to both over a dozen times. Quiet, laid back not touristy--no cruise ships. Perfect place for a honeymoon. Grace Bay Beach is awesome and is consistently rated among the top three beaches in the Caribbean by readers of Caribbean Travel and Life and Conde Nast Traveler. Anguilla also has great beaches. Feel free to e-mail me for accomodation [email protected]
May 13th, 2003, 05:20 PM
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St.Barts. Caribbean but only by Geography---really much more like the S. of France. NO high rises, timeshares, tacky all inclusives, golf, casionos, poverty, litter or crime. Pristine tur-quwaze beaches or plages as the French refer to them ---absolute paradise. Nude/topless subathing without gawkers like US beaches. Great food. Since you can't land anything other than a 19 seat plane there it's never crowded. Look at Flamands beach--stbartsvilla.com
May 13th, 2003, 07:22 PM
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We vote for St. Thomas because you can find seclusion but still have access to the action when you're ready to have a little fun...Also, we like the mountains rolling into the sea, especially at Sapphire Beach.
May 14th, 2003, 03:42 AM
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TiffanyLynn,
Most definetly St. John. Depending on your budget Caneel Bay, The Westin & Gallows Point (all great, all high end. We've stayed at both Gallows & the Westin and both are great and their own unique advantages. We've also gone cheap and stayed at Cruz View villas(get one with a/c) it was very clean, had a good view, a good pool and convienent to town. If you choose St. John make sure buy the book "Off the Beaten Path" and read it. It will make all the difference in the world.
Most definetly St. John. Depending on your budget Caneel Bay, The Westin & Gallows Point (all great, all high end. We've stayed at both Gallows & the Westin and both are great and their own unique advantages. We've also gone cheap and stayed at Cruz View villas(get one with a/c) it was very clean, had a good view, a good pool and convienent to town. If you choose St. John make sure buy the book "Off the Beaten Path" and read it. It will make all the difference in the world.
May 30th, 2003, 08:23 AM
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Lived & worked 9 years in the Caribbean (Aruba, St. Maarten, Tortola BVI and St. Croix USVI). My wife and I visited many islands on weekend and weeklong getaways. Our favourites are: Virgin Gorda BVI, Peter Island BVI, St. Barth's, Anguilla and St. John USVI.
