Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / November 2003

After freezing for half of my life in Northern Europe, I have been thinking  
(well I am in the very early stages of thinking about it) of buying a
vacation home down in St. Lucia.
The prices seem much more reasonable than in the rest of the Caribbean.

We are planning a trip in Dec. 03 to St. Kitts and are extremely
excited about the adventure.  We will likely be staying at the Timothy
Beach Hotel, which we've heard many good things about. My only concern
is the quality of the beaches in the area, expecially Frigate Bay and

Hi folks --
I've got a free ticket, and need to decide which Caribbean island to visit
this winter. I'm learning toward Curacao, based on some web research,
because I'm interested in history and cultural diversity. The Dominican

Can anyone suggest good transportation option between Montego Bay
and Kingston in Jamaica? One expensive option is Air Jamaica Express
flights.
Thanks in advance.

Are there many mom and pop type motel/hotels in Puerto Rico that are
inexpensive to stay at?  What would a person expect to pay for a modest but
safe motel/hotel?  Are there any B&Bs there?     TIA   Jane

We have a hotel booked, but are looking for an interesting tour out of
town? Maybe a little fishing village if one is within taxi distance?
Also want to find the romantic (!) little restaurant with the view etc
in PV. Any other ideas  - suggestions. Our first trip to PV and very

Considering going to St. John and staying at the Meritage Cottage.
Anyone have any experience with that facility?
Thanks,
Ranny

Hi, Has anyone recently visited Negril? Anyone stay up on the cliffs at
Rockhouse
or Home Sweet Home?  What about any suggestions for good restaurants on the
cliffs? Thanks from sunny Buffalo!

I'm going to Punta cana in Feb. and would like to know what hotel to chose
Paradisus or Iberostar ??
If you've been there i would appreciate the information
Thanks

I will be traveling to the Caymans very soon on business and would
like to know of any quiet, private hotels off the strip. I also am
interested in any equally good and private (non-tourist) restaurants
that I should visit.

Sorry if this post is inappropriate for this group, but I don't know where
else to turn...I'm hoping some seasoned travelers might have some advice.
My family recently pooled together some cash to give my sister and her
husband their first cruise ever, a trip with Royal Caribbean ...

this card is dope. i just got mine today and it is so f.cking fast. all my
games run super smooth with all the effects turned up in the highest
resolution my monitor will support. $500 is alot of money to spend on a
video card, but money well spent. i can't even play quake 3 anymore ...

Can anyone comment on Culebra?  I heard it is lovely and non touristy at
all.  I want to have a quiet week with my family (hubby and 2 toddlers)
in a place not geared to frenetic activity, tourists, and honeymooners.
I know that Culebra used to be used for bomb testing.  Does anyone ...

My wife and I are about to take our first trip to Cuba.
A number of people have told us to take gifts for the people there.
I have 2 questions.
What gifts, in what amounts are appropriate?

...specially in january I see prices that explode !
Does anyone know about  nice, simple lodgings in the island with A/C and
under the $70 mark?
I would have liked to stay 5 days around San Juan then use a car to tour the