Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / November 2004

I was planning to take a combination scuba diving trip and cruise and my cruise
ship would be stopping at Dominica for about nine hours. I was planning to take
clothes that don't really fit my wardrobe these days and I expect that I'll be
through with a lot of my old togs when the ...

Considering a trip to the Bahamas in late February.  Is the weather warm enough for Beach activities?  (And water temp?)

I was wondering if anyone could give me some info. about St.
Maarten...specifically, we are, very much, wanting to go to Grand Case and
Marigot. Our time in SM will be only a port stop from a cruiseship. I need
to know how long it takes to get to GC and how much taxi fare will be? ...

Hi --
I made flight and hotel reservations for puerto Rico in december. I am
staying at "WESTIN RIO MAR BEACH" from 24 Dec 04 --> 01 Jan 05.
I still need to plan my activities during this trip. I did some

I'm leaving to Punta Cana for 2 weeks at the end of november and was
wondering how much tips should I give to people working there?
I was thinking of :
1$ per day for the room

We will be booking a last minute trip to Puerto Plata next week for a
inexpensive getaway.
I am looking at Grand Flamenco or Gran Ventana but any other suggestions
would be appreciated.

My friend and I would like to spend 10 days to two weeks in the
Carribeean on bicycle. We would like to see small (non-touristy)
towns, do some snorkeling, hiking, see historic areas, etc. We imagine
either staying at inexpensive hotels or camping.

Check out www.pistolandenema.com for information on Key West.  Daily gossip,
photos, a calendar of events and a message board to discuss issues in Key
West.

Some Beach Questions
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we'll stop at st. lucia on a cruise. we've visited st. lucia once and i'm

Are the beaches/pools of the luxe hotels of Aruba (Marriot, etc..) crowded?
Marc

Have had years of wonderful experiences at London House on Grand
Cayman but cannot visit there this year due to Hurricane Ivan damage.
Thinking about St. Lucia, St. Martin, Antigua or Barbados.  Looking
for white sandy beaches, 1-2 bedroom apartment or condo-style

Thinking about going to the Bahamas next year.  I always hear that Atlantis
has great pools, but how is the beach area?   How does it compare to other
resorts?  This will be my second trip to the Carribbean.  Went to Aruba 2yrs
ago(stayed at the Marriott) and loved it.  I was ...

In the interests of balance, a report out today puts Cuba 166 of 167
for press freedom.  It's ironic that if Castro had been living in a
regime as authoritarian as his, he'd never have lived after his first
trial to carry out his second attempt at revolution.