Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / September 2003

we're interested, my girlfriend and I, to go to Club Med in Paradise
and Columbus.
We know CM does not offer CO beaches (only topless is OK on their lot)
but does anyone know quiet places around where we can swin and rest

Anyone here been to Monseratt...what's it like?
If anyone can point me to a discussion group on the island or any
other internet resource I'd really appreciate it
thx

Looking to go to Jamaica, end of December to first of Jan. and would like to
hear from anyone with ideas about where to stay. Would like a cabin/cottage
on or near the beach, in a safe and secure area. We don't need anything too
fancy, as we just want to get away. Would like to ...

Is the tour of Appletons Rum estate in Jamaica worth the time & money?  
Also, what are some good restaurants in Montego Bay area?
Thanks again
BB

Can anyone give me advice as to what activities are available outside of
beach/pool at Couples Swept Away? Is there any good shopping nearby? Tours?
Other activities?
Thanks.

Can someone share their experiences in Belize? I have a friend who
says this is a place in the Carribbean where someone of modest income
can live comfortably.

What would it cost to stay in a very nice hotel in Havanna for a week?
What would the daily meals cost? What kinds of activities are
available to tourists in Havanna? How much are the flights from
Nassau? How much do Cuban cigars cost in Havanna?

I'm looking for recommendations of a cottage to rent in Costa Rica
during the Christmas period.
We need to sleep five in a minimum of 3 separate rooms. Would like a
place that has NO TV, NO PHONE, NO AIR CONDITIONING.  I've read of

Just got back from a 7 day stay (Aug 17-23, 2003) at Marriott's
Frenchman's Reef resort. Marriott is offering a discount package
called Sand Dollar Escape. I spent a couple hours on the internet
printing out things to do and see in St Thomas, and information on the