Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / February 2004

A question for the very knowledgeable Caribbean travelers.
Of all the Islands in the Caribbean which would you say is both X - The
least over tourist dominated, or a bit off the more common stopping
places  & Y - The least expensive or at least not overly expensive?

We are booked at Jibacoa at end of March.  Does anyone have any information on
the quality of bicycles available? We have been to several other resorts in
Cuba and found the bike quality to be generally poor.  

My friend recently was telling me about the Caves Resort in Negril. I've
never heard of them. How does it compare to Sandals, Couples, etc.

In July we are headed off to Puerto Plata for the first time.  Looking at
the cost of airfares is causing headaches.  does anyone have tips on how to
get there and back less expensively than commercial airlines?
Also, we are planning on staying at Fun Tropicale as part of the ...

We've been to Jamaica many times and like the people and the island. We
found a good deal to go to Natura Park in Dominican Republic. Can anyone
compare and contrast these two countries and which they liked better.

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I have just been accepted for the work exchange program at Maho Bay in
the virgin islands (St. John).  I was wondering if anyone else has
done this, or is doing it, that could tell me what its like, and some
cool things to do while I am there.  I will be there through June of

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Is this just flagrant unabashed advertizing,
or could this be looked at as a favor?
Take a look fellow webbers and judge

What's there to do in Tortola in February?  What are the best beaches, if
any.  Where is the best snorkeking? Scuba divuing?
What memories of Road Town did you bring back with you on your first or last
trips?

Does anyone know much about this site. The prices are about half what the
hotel itself is quoting. Will there be surprises if I book with them.

We (2 adults) are looking at going to Cuba for a week.   I am looking for
advise on a nice resort (4 star +), what to see or do, what to avoid, etc.
Any advise or suggestions would be appreciated.

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I'm thinking of taking a last minute trip to Anguilla sometime in the next
couple weeks. We're thinking of staying at either Meads Bay Hideaway, which
is apparently new, or Rendevous Bay, which is a little less expensive, but
both get the same "star" rating on most web sites.

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We recently cruised on the "ELATION" out of Galveston, Texas. We were
three retired couples from Seattle, WA. that needed to get to warmer
weather for a few days. We decided on the "ELATION" because we wanted to