Which Island T&C, Aruba or GC?
Sep 5th, 2007, 04:28 PM
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Which Island T&C, Aruba or GC?
My family will be heading to the Caribbean for spring break to dive. Which island do you recommend for early April: Turks & Caicos, Grand Cayman or Aruba?
Sep 7th, 2007, 11:52 AM
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Because diving is mentioned as the main purpose of this trip then most people will suggest Grand Cayman as it's possibly the best caribbean island for scuba diving.
Aruba has by far the most nightlife and more predictable nice weather while T&C has by far the best beaches of the 3 islands.
Aruba has by far the most nightlife and more predictable nice weather while T&C has by far the best beaches of the 3 islands.
Sep 7th, 2007, 01:07 PM
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My husband loved Grand Caymans and T&C for diving. Aruba would not make the list at all. If diving is your main purpose more than likely Grand Cayman would be the best. T&C while it has gorgeous water color, for myself and family it was a bit to quiet for us. Shopping was non-existant. This was a few years ago so it might have changed.
Sep 7th, 2007, 01:20 PM
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Another vite for GC for diving. If any in your party wants quality snorkeling it is almost gone. Just near thed Wall at Cayman Kai resort is really the only good rref area left. Food prices are very high but thee are 5-6 good. not excellent dinner places byt you will pay $90-$150 for 2 with a drink or a cheap wine/tip. As said Aruba is a bust for diving or snorkeling. T&C almost as good for diving as GC but less spots and snorkeling not as good.
Sep 11th, 2007, 06:03 AM
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I'm assuming you want a good beach to go with good diving, so Grand Cayman or Providenciales would be best. Though I'd urge you to take a look at Grand Turk, which is much quieter, has excellent beaches, and is also in close proximity to good dive sites. But Bonaire and Saba are probably better destinations for diving.
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