Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / July 2004

Any thoughts on opinions of buying specialized "travel"
type clothing for tropical areas like Mexican Caribbean
coast?
Should one buy specific travel clothing..... or are

I've seen numerous postings about skyauction, but have never seen this
one answered.  When there is a cruise or all-inclusive hotel or
air-hotel package offered on the auction, it is typically a quantity
of 2.  What happens if you have a family of 4?  I've read the rules

I love fresh tropical fruits, especially the exotic ones (cherimoyas,
guanabanas, mameys, rambutans, litchis) and also the more common ones
(pineapples, mangos, papyas).  I especially love buying them in
markets.

Anyone got a timeshare at the Crane in Barbados?

We are thinking about going to Antigua and staying at the St. James's
Club between August and October.  Is anyone taken the chance during
hurricane season and had a nice time.  I know little about the
Caribbean and I am not sure if the hurricane season is as bad as I

Does anyone know of guest homes in Grenada?

I like this site - good forum, weather cam, etc. Might be able to get
windsurfing info there--
www.gotostbarths.com
Go To St. Barth's

I am planning on going to Aruba withing a few months and was wondering about
where the nightlife is.  I am 26 yo male and single going there with another
buddy and looking for some bars with attractive women.  I've read that there
are some bars in downtown Oranjestad and as always ...

Will be traveling to Cancun soon, which hotels would you recommend
that aren't too expensive, maybe two star or possibly three stars?

I'm looking for a website for lodgings in Martiniquqe - one that lists
prices! I'm looking for a bungalow or gite sort of lodging, not a hotel
or a resort. We went to Martinique a few years ago and stayed at a
placed in Diamant, but this time we'd prefer to be closer to Ste. Anne ...

I hate to keep bugging everyone with all these questions.....but my
boys (13,11) are really interested in a jungle excursion.  Can you
recommend one?  I think I read something about a company that takes
you into the jungle...including zip lines accross gorges, going down

Just got back from Trader Joes (Detroit Area) and another health food
store looking for biodegradeable suntan lotion to take to Mexico to
those snorkel eco-parks where they won't let you use the regular
stuff.  I found a couple that are very natural, some rather expensive,

Barbados 2004 trip report
Week One
Liz and I set off from Manchester (UK) on June 13th. Our flight was on time
and it was as relaxing as an 8 hour flight could be as we’d pre-booked some

Anyone know anything abt a good basic snorkel equip set
to buy?
Live in a small town..... no local shops to "look" at
anything.

Has anyone done a SCUBA course with their kids while in Mexican
Riviera?  I wil have 15,13,11 year old children and thought I saw
something about Resort-type classes taking kids as young as 8.
Are they recommended?