Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / August 2003

Is there someway of checking a place before I book it to make sure it's legal?  We've found a place in Puerto Rico, and want to book out vacation but I'd feel better if there was a website or something that I can go too to check it out?
thanks
Catherine

Question? Does anyone know a way to Travel from Dominican Republic, or even
Haiti  to Jamaica? Anybody have any ideas?
Thank You
Steve

All right.  I think we're going to Chichen Itza but there is some
concern that my family would miss out on shopping in Cozumel.  I was
told there was shopping in and near the ruins.  Does anybody have any
experience with that?

When re-entering the US from one of the US Virgin Islands (such as a
roundtrip vacation from Miami to St. Thomas), does one need a passport
coming back into the US? Or is a state driver's license sufficient? Do they
actually check the IDs of everyone coming back in from such a ...

My friends and I are going to Marigot Bay in January and would like
any suggestions about what to see, where to stay and general St Lucia
info.  ANy help is appreciated.
Katie

Any advice on travelling to the US Virgin Islands? The prices for the fall
look very good. Hotels to stay at and places to see?  Any comments or advice
appreciated!

Is a U.S. passport required for U.S. citizens to travel to Jamaica? I
am going to Hedonism for a photo shoot, and my passport is expired. Is
a visa required?

Hi...looking for simple, reasonable and quiet accommodation somewhere
in the Caribbean for the spring of 2004.  There will probably be 10-20
people.  I'm interested in bed and breakfasts, small villas or small
hotels.  Does anyone have an recommendations or good experiences?

My wife and I (early 30's, no kids) stayed at the Sirenis Cocotal from
August 4-18 2003.  The Cocotal & Suites are the same hotel, just different
types of rooms.  I spent a lot of time carefully researching the hotels in
the DR and chose the Sirenis based on the positive reviews on

I'm planning on going to Grand Bahama with my friends from University on
12th September for 2 weeks. Most people that I've mentioned this to say,
"You're going in the hurricane season?". They make it sound as though I'll
have a miserable time. What is it really like?

Am heading to Mo Bay for a long weekend..any Must Do's? Where to stay
that is small, intimate and low priced? Also local eats are most
desired vs tourist traps...thankssssssss..
Please email me at windwoman14@hotmail.com

Anyone been to the Copacabana in the Mayan Riviera?  we are thinking
of spending some time there.  Thanks in advance

I am a permanent resident in United States. Does anyone know for sure if I
need a visa to go to Anguilla or St. Martin for vacation? If so, where
should I apply for? I am having really hard time finding information on
line, most information I found is geared towards US citizens.

Okay, maybe this is impossible, but I am looking for a 1 bedroom or studio
apartment, inexpensive <-- NOTE  long-term (1-2 years) lease/rental in or
near Cancun.  It should be near transportation and a grocery store and have
phone lines.  Air conditioning and a safe neighborhood ...

Hi there , we are planning our honeymoon and want to stay in all the 3
islands . Can anyone suggest where to go first , and how to hop from
one island to the other .
Paky