Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / November 2003

Thinking of taking the family to St. John or Virgin Gorda in February.
Searching flights on Orbitz/Travelocity yields $850/person from Boston.
WTF!? It costs us about $500/person to Europe.
Any tips on where to find better fares would be appreciated.

My wife and I would like to take a long weekend (maybe about 4 nights) to visit
the caribbean sometime in December. Is there a good place to get last minute
deals on trips like this?

The artist market at the seaside is open 4 days and closed 3 days of
week. Does anone know which weekdays?
Does anyone know the name or contact details of the hotel in the old
town with the two monk robes made of copper in front of the door and

Would appreciate any advice from people who
have stayed there as to inexpensive [under $100
a night] but clean and comfy motels, reasonable
driving distance from San Juan.

This is the place for the cheapest Orlando Theme Park Tickets you will
find.  These folks are very friendly and very safe!
www.orlando-theme-park-tickets.com

A group of friends are heading to Cuba to hang out and soak in the culture,
the salsa, the food, the people.
There will be about 6 to 10 of us, and we would greatly love to stay off
resorts, and live among the people.  Most casas have room for 2, though. Is

What is the best time of the year to get the cheapest airfare to
Aruba??  My sister has given me her week long timeshare on Aruba to use
in 2004.  Presently the cheapest airfare from NC I have found is $600
per person.  My travel dates are flexible.

For those who are traveling to the Caribbean and will be taking a Palm
PDA, Pocket or Tablet PC, or smart phone, I have recently published an
excellent travel eBook:
BACKGROUND NOTES: CARIBBEAN, APRIL 2003

Thanks to everyone who gave me advice about which island to visit. Between
your advice and the airline's availabilities, I settled on Antigua. I've
been checking out various websites for things to do....looks like I'll have
no problem keeping busy with historical stuff.

Jahworks.org has a whole heap of new articles for you! Sanchez
performs in San Francisco, Sean Paul attends the MTV Europe Awards,
Julian Marley releases his eagerly anticipated new album, and we've
got lots of entertainment and lifestyle news. CD reviews come in from

My husband and I are booked on a cruise NCL Sky - Southern Carib-
first week of January.  We are familiar with St.Thomas, Antigua,
Tortola, ...
BUT need direction on the best beaches to simply relax and unwind in

I have some clients spending a day on a cruise ship in Mo Bay. They do NOT
like tourist masses (are stuck on a cruise for a family get together). Any
ideas for a fun trip and MOST OF ALL any tax drivers you recommend?
Thanks!

I plan on going to Cuba on vacation for a week in December. Somebody
suggested that I stay in a  private house/ apartment rather than at a
hotel/resort.
What place in Cuba would be my best bet in terms of value, vicinity of the

Were looking to go there xmus.
ANYBODY got any usefull information.
Were to stay ???
email me    rave@usit.net

Anybody have a problem with applying for a visa to go to Bahamas? I am
an international student, and I am holding an F-1 US visa. I am about to
book a vacation package. I'm deciding if I should get the cancellation
insurance, just in case I can't get the visa.