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hello, all!

happy to say we're returning. finally.

however, we do have the typical question:
we normally visit the island during the last week in september/early october.

this year due to scheduling we're considering the second week in april. (4th through the 11th)

if anyone wouldn't mind taking a few minutes of their time...
we'd love to know how the two times of the year compare.


what we love about the fall is just how laid back, quiet and empty the island is. yes, it's hurricane season by definition...but, we've never encountered any issues.

we'll be returning with family in tow (two toddlers), as usual.

so, what say you???

thanks, everyone!!!

We go every year in April and on occasion the week you're condidering. I'm sure you know already that September into October is about the lowest part of the low season and using that as a basis of comparison, I'd say April is about the tail end of the high season but still a very popular ergo very busy time on the island. It can often coincide with Easter and Spring breaks for those of us from the Northeast.

This would not be a time of year devoid of crowds and while it's not the highest of high season it's still pretty busy.

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Ditto what pat said. We're going April 10. Spring break. Can't wait to get out of this cold