Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / April 2004

Are you thinking about travelling to St. Lucia?
I live and work in St. Lucia, and know the island quite well. It's
really a beautiful place with an amazing natural landscape, rich
culture and history, secluded beaches, watersports, nightlife,

A group of about 4 friends (mid thirties) are looking to relax for a
week.  We are deciding between Peurta Vallarta and St. Martin.  Anyone
have any ideas/comments?

I'm going to be in the Mayan Riviera in a few weeks and specifically,
staying in Puerto Adventuras. Most of the things I liked to see (eg.
Tulum,Coz) are easily accessible and cheap via public transportation.
However, I would love to see Chitzen Itza. Any advice on the cheapest

Hi, I'm writing about my experiences in St. Thomas. Would like your
opinion. See link below.
Garee

Our nephew is getting married in Playa Del Carmen next month, and we're
considering our options for accommodations.  The wedding (and wedding party)
will be at Gran Porto Real, but we were really hoping to stay elsewhere.
Would it be possible to stay in Cozumel and take the ferry ...

Is it possible to get to Chan Chich from Belize City for less than
$200 US for 2 adults and 1 child?  I am hoping that someone may know
of a bus route or combination bus route & taxi that would be
inexpensive (or some other alternative).  Thx.

I'm new to the list, but hope to be able to help out here.
I'd like to tell you about my new site. It's a site for posting trip reports
of travels from anywhere in the world, and it has quite a few from
Disneyland and Disneyworld that can help you plan your trips. It is also a

I am planning to visit Grenada in August.  We are looking at La Sagesse
Nature Center.  Anyone have experience with this place, and also with
the mosquito and sandfly situation in late summer?

We will be flying to Cancun for a vacation in Cozumel.  Whwn we cruised to
Mexico a passport was never required.  Do we need a passport to fly from
Memphis to Cancun?
Mike

Hope you can help! Im planning to go on a relaxing holiday to Barbados
in June for two weeks with my boyfriend, and in those two weeks i am
planning to go to st lucia for a week.
Ive looked at 'caribbean star' for flights. has anyone been on these

Petal and I got married at Josefs restaurant in Barbados 10 years ago. We
will go back there in just over a week, and I was planning to mail them to
make a table reservation. But their web page does not exist anymore. Does
anyone know if the restaurant is closed now, or if it still ...

I read somewhere that the excavation in the Cruz Bay area was causing an
awful smell.
Anyone been there recently who can give any insight to this issue?
Thanks in advance,

I am trying to book a honeymoon to St. John's but am having trouble
arranging travel.  Most travel sites try to book me to St. Thomas when
I enter St. John's and it is still quite expensive?  Help?  Also, if
you know of discount methods or travel agents for getting there that

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Hi, I recently booked a cruise (princess)  trip to west caribbean, but so
far no one from the cruise company can tell me whether I need visas for
those countries to be visited. Could any one help me out on this ? Thanks a
lot !!