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New vacation spot
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09/20/2017 06:57 AM
09/20/2017 06:57 AM
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I am looking for some advice. We have been vacationing n St Martin for many years. Since the destruction of Irma this year we need to find a new spot. I am looking for some advice on other islands to go to.
Here is what are looking for in a vacation:
We don't need fancy restaurants, we can be just as happy eating at a road side stand as well as a nice restaurant.
We enjoy sitting on a sandy beach. We like to rent chairs and umbrellas and have a few drinks in the sun.
We like to use AirBnB. Rent a condo and do our own thing.
We like it to be fairly safe. I understand nowhere is 100% safe and as long as you use common sense then it is usually OK.
We enjoy more of a quiet atmosphere. Not into large crowds of college at kids partying down. We are not prudes and enjoy a good time I just don't need it around 24/7.
Let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance for your help.
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We will back when the island is ready for us!!
This is going to be a long wait, but the reward at the end will be worth it.
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Re: New vacation spot
[Re: mprevo]
#143977
10/12/2017 03:45 PM
10/12/2017 03:45 PM
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Testudo
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Of the Caribbean islands not impacted greatly by this season's storms: Grand Cayman, Providenciales, Grenada and Barbados come to mind.
Snorkel air just tastes better than canned air...
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Re: New vacation spot
[Re: secrets703]
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10/13/2017 12:35 PM
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Not a clubber myself, but O Bar and Whisky Mist are the most popular. Not sure if the others I recall are open any longer: Jet, Nectar and Lillie's, but you can certainly ask around to confirm when you arrive. Calico Jacks beach bar has a popular full moon party and the Happy Hour at Royal Palms is also popular.
Snorkel air just tastes better than canned air...
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Re: New vacation spot
[Re: Testudo]
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10/19/2017 09:31 AM
10/19/2017 09:31 AM
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We looked at the Cayman's but decided on Caye Caulker Belize. Actually I lost the vote with my wife. I was thinking the Cayman's she thought Belize, so Belize it is. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Time will tell if this was a good decision or not but I can guarantee you one thing. We will have a good time. We are simple people who do not need a lot to entertain us.
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We will back when the island is ready for us!!
This is going to be a long wait, but the reward at the end will be worth it.
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Re: New vacation spot
[Re: secrets703]
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11/13/2017 10:43 AM
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Heading home on the 6th...
Snorkel air just tastes better than canned air...
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Re: New vacation spot
[Re: mprevo]
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11/16/2017 10:33 PM
11/16/2017 10:33 PM
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Not sure if you have made your plans for the Cayman Islands but we just got back from an absolutely wonderful week. We too have been frequent travelers to SXM and were lucky enough to have our yearly trip there this past May. We took our off trip to Grand Cayman a week ago because we have never been there before. Well I can honestly say GC is absolutely beautiful. We rented a condo through VRBO or Cayman Villas. We stayed at the Regal Beach Club on Seven Mile Beach. It was beautiful as was the beach, the people and the island. We were within walking distance to restaurants or within a quick cab ride. We rented a car and traveled around a bit. I was very impressed with how clean the island was and with how safe I felt. Absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back.
Last edited by Daisy304; 11/16/2017 10:37 PM.
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Re: New vacation spot
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11/20/2017 11:26 PM
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Sounds wonderful. Maybe we can squeeze an extra trip this year. I would really like to check out the Caymans.
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We will back when the island is ready for us!!
This is going to be a long wait, but the reward at the end will be worth it.
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