Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / February 2005

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Any ideas for getting the most out of a vacation to Martinique? are
there any good all inclusives or packaged plans with major companies
that are available? Would be willing to get to Montreal and depart
from there if necessary. Martinique packages are never advertized here

Two of us are heading to Costa Rica Feb 23rd. I'm wondering if it's cheaper
to book online ahead of time or wait until we get there. Does anyone have
personal knowledge of this? Also, are there any recommendations re car
rental agencies or ones to stay away from?

A rip off.  Many people, for one reason or another, do not attract "skeets,
sandflies and no-see-ums".  We travel frequently with another couple who are
immune, while we have to use the strongest deet repellent.
Do not take a chance.  Buy good repellent before you go.

Does anybody have any suggestions for Hotels for a family of 4 to stay
at in New Orleans??  (close to port) Also any info on sites to see for
families??

We are planning to travel next month to Tobaga and make a side trip to
Grenada. Will we have any problems finding last minute accommodation in
Grenada after the hurricane damage. At the moment my cheapest air option
from the UK to Tobago seems to be Golden Caribbean or does ...

Are you a Travel Agent, or know a good one?  Send this to him or her if so.
I'm looking for your BEST deal on the May 15th, 2005 Voyage of the RCCL
"Adventurer of the Sea's" Southern Caribbean Cruise for my wife and myself.
We are NOT senior citizens, we are in our 40's.  We need ...

When I was in Roatan, I met a fellow traveller from Europe.  While the rest
of us complained of many bites, she seemed to have had very few.  She showed
me this little gizmo that she carried around with her.  Here's an example:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI ...

Hi, is anybody going on the conquest 3/27???

Where are we likely to see more wildlife (birds, mammals, reptiles) at a
jungle lodge in Belize or a similar place in Costa Rica?

I have been to Mexico many times and Cuba several times and have
always been able to find a working  ATM machine, I prefer to travel
with little cash and use ATM's which give a better exchange than
vendors.

One of the stops during my cruise next month is at Charlotte Amalie...
does anyone know of some places I should visit here? Or things I should
do or try?

Back in November I had the pleasure of spending 10 days at Orient Beach
on Saint Martin.  It was a wonderful, relaxing vacation but leading up
to it was a lot of headaches.  I found that it was really difficult to
find out where all the beaches are and what you can expect to find at

Been to Aruba no less than 20 times in the last three years.  Never had
I thought about buying Cuban cigars while there.  I am not a smoker for
one.  It is also illegal bringing them back to the US.  Well, I have
been smoking in my younger days for a year or two but have since quit.

I would like to take a trip and therefore would like some suggestions
on the best areas to visit!