Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / May 2004

I have been told the following hotels are affordable. At which should I
consider staying? Which should I avoid?
Acamaya Reef Motel
Aristos Cancun Plaza Hotel

Just looking for some up to date information on carrying money in
Cuba. Guide books say
- no ATMs
= don't take American Express travellers' cheques, use other providers

it's his first time to the caribbean.  i've been to jamaica before,
but would like to check out another island.  anyone with a hint on a
good island with things to do for teens?  absolutely no
all-inclusives, please.  i have my eye on tobago, st. vincent, antigua

Hey folks,
Came home yesterday after 16 days in Barbados.
Flew from home to Stavanger, then to London, slept over one night and
continued with BWIA to Barbados. Everyting went smooth, even if we had our

Bequia looks like a beautiful little island from the online pictures.
Anyone have any personal experiences of the island?
TIA

I am looking for scans of entry and exit stamps of countries from all over
the world for an internet project. Will you support me by sending me scans
of such stamps you may have in your passport to: zaenkert@web.de please?
I only need scans of the stamps, not the passport or number, ...

I booked a cruise for Feb on the RCCL Mariner of the Seas with a local TA
who is giving me the major run around.  I found the price lower online and
emailed her and also called her and left a voice mail message and about a
week later I heard back from her!  I am sick and tired of ...

 I am going to Puerto Rico in august.  I LOVE going on day trips and
want some advice.  Please keep in mind I want to keep prices as
inexpensive as possible.
1.  First, I know there are day trips to El Yunque Rainforest and to

AFTER VIEW THE {E! ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK} SHOW OF "WILD ON", AS I HAVE
FOR THE PAST 7 AND HALF YEARS, AS THEY GO ABOUT THE U.S.A., AND
OVERSEAS, ENCOURAGING ALL VIEWERS OF THE SHOW, {"WILD ON"} TO
VACATION, AS WELL AS "PARTY, AND HAVE A GOODTIME", AT THE PLACES OF

I live in the New York city area and was wondering which airlines can
get me to Suriname.
Any feedback from people who've been there will be appreciated.
Thanks,

Im going to Bahia Principe Tulum for 4 nights over July 4
Ive NEVER been to Caribbean at all... and will also be taking my 18 yr
old nephew with me as a graduation present from high school. He has
never seen any ocean before.

I applied for job at Barbados Hilton.
Wish me luck!
Leif Arild
Norway

Recently I have emailed about 10 car rental companies in Barbados. Three
weeks later only one has replied. Is this indicative of their customer
service? It is very poor and obviously is losing them custom.

I've just made plans for a trip to Bimini in early June.  Just curious if
anyone has any feedback on the Bimini Big Game Resort or the island /
fishing in general on Bimini.
Thanks,

Need some suggestions on what to do in Ocho Rios on our upcoming cruise.
I heard Dunns River Falls is good but I'm worried about climbing up it.  Is
it really strenous?  Would our 10 yr old be able to do it easily?
Thanks for any ideas.