Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / July 2003

any good?

Pilot resigns after video shows him sleeping on Lauderdale flight
Associated Press
July 18, 2003, 1:02 PM EDT
FORT LAUDERDALE -- A charter pilot resigned Friday after a videotape surfaced

The San Souci Resort is still alive and well although it has ceased
being a Grand Lido resort and has severed its relationship with
Superclubs.  Apparently there is a good bit of hard feeling which
resulted in a substantial drop in occupancy rates for at least the

We have been to various spots in Cuba.  I love snorkelling.  My husband does
not.  This means I normally go myself.  For that reason I would like to go
to a resort that has fish just off shore (so I don't have to go too far
out).  Any suggestions?  What about Santa Lucia Beach area? ...

Been lurking here for a month now.
Conclusion: Virgin Islands are closest
to that illusive "tropical paradise" ideal.
Any comments?

aventura spa palace (MX) pics (puerto aventuras, tulum, and snorkel, too)
and trip report (from may 20-24, '03) at:
http://qroo4020.members.easyspace.com/

We are about ready to book several nights in Barbuda, mainly because
it seems to have incredible blue waters and great soft sand beaches.
Does Antigua offer waters and beaches (which?) just as good?
Also about to book several night in Tortola at Cane Garden Bay.  Can

Any suggestions regarding things that are a must see or do as well as things
to stay away from would be appreciated.
Among other things, also looking for info on Xel-Ha and Garrafon -
considering travel expense which is the better value?

Any suggestions for resturants in Cozumel.  We like the little out of
the way ones that are not chains or tourist traps.  We will be staying
at the Fiesta Americana. Thanks

Do not use Expedia.com for your travel need!!!  They misrepresent the price
of hotels on their site!
I booked a hotel room (Hyatt Regency Washington) only to find our that the
room was not $66.75 as posted on their site, but unbeknownst to me and not

I should be going to Saint Lucia for an extended stay soon. I was wondering
how much distilled water runs per gallon as I have heard to stay away from
the tap water.

If you come to Kiev (Ukraine), you have an opportunity to lodge not in the
hotel only, but and in a private apartment. If you need it, I can help in
this.
The two-room apartment in central area of Kiev is offered in the daily rent.

I've never done an all-inclusive vacation before.  Most of my vacations are
backpacker type although I've been to Maui a few times (I reserved the Hotel
and airfare myself).  I found a "last minute" special for Grand Paradise
Bavaro in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  I read the ...

I was wondering if one of you well travelled people out there could
tell me when is the best time to goto Melia Cayo Guillermo Resort Cuba
2004?, when i mean best I mean weather wise temp/rain.
Cheers,

Within 15 min walk of town.  Would like to keep the price around $100 per
night.  We will be there for five nights in August.
Thanks, Tom