Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / July 2004

We are planning to go to Aruba this September--Leaving Labor Day
Weekend. I have read that Aruba is not prone to hurricanes. Would it be
safe to travel there then.   Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks Mike  

Leaving for Playa Del Carmen area in abt a week.
Trying to get final packing list together.
Staying in an all inclusive.... Bahia Principe Tulum
Never been there so its a first for me

Anyone ever stayed there, have an opinion on the place? Or,
recommendations on another inexpensive hotel or lodging option in
Bermuda (ie: < $175/night)?
Thank you!

What is everyone's feeling on the subject when tips/gratuities are
included in the price?

Any recs. please for all incl. in Cozumel? Anyone have experience with
the Sol Melia all inclusives in Cozumel?
thanks so much for assistance. Our honeymoon is Sept. 14, 2004
Chuck and Elaine

Need to find a tour of Grand Cayman....preferably either an island tour or a
beach/island tour.  Can anybody recommend a tour or tour operator there?  It
will be for our Feb cruise.  Thanks

I finally got some plane tickets for the family...last minute..and now
I need to settle on accommodations.  Thinking of plunking ourselves in
a small 6 unit condo (cheap) on the beach in Akumal and then
day-tripping out from there.  Can you drive to Chichen Itza on a day

Saltfish, i.e. cod that has been salted and cured in the sun, is a very
common part of Caribbean people's diet. Saltfish is not even a local product
(it is imported from places like Norway into the region) yet it forms part
of Jamaica's national dish and is very prominent in ...

These two parks both look so similar....which is better?
Joy

I haven't seen this question addressed in this group.  I'm planning a
trip to introduce (gently) my very water-phobic husband to snorkeling.
I've seen lots of great suggestions for places to snorkel off the
beach, but they seldom address the depth of "off the beach".  I doubt

An exit fee is actually an admission charge that they load on at the end of
your trip.  In other words, it's a "back-end entry fee."    That describes
it perfectly......

i'm a single mom who would like to take a caribbean vacation with my
son, 14, this november.  he's never been out of the country before.
i've been to jamaica (once), but would like to check out a different
island this time, english speaking preferable, and think it would be