Travel Forum / Destinations / Caribbean Islands / November 2005

FWIW, I've just spoken with a rep at Cingular who tells me that my cell
phone *will* work in Cuba -- I'll simply be charged at $.69 per minute,
whether I initiate a call or receive one. I was very surprised that:
a). They would even speak of service in Cuba; and

If you go to Habana, Cuba, don´t stay at the Hotel Inglaterra, because there
are thiefs and they steal  your money from your luggage.
The boss and the security belong to the mafia and are sharpers!!
Good luck,

I had been to St. John in 1997 when we stayed on the island for 4 days
before we chartered a sailboat with a crew, and we went back in the
fall for another charter.  Bob had been to the USVI courtesy of the US
Navy back around 1965.  He had movies taken from some high point.  But

A word of caution to anyone visiting the Almond Beach Village. This
hotel is normally excellent and people frequently make return visits
but it is currently experiencing problems.
We have just returned from a holiday at the village and were informed

...cruising and need a hotel the day before and after, in San Juan. Please
recommend a quality (and quiet at night) hotel and things to do for the two
days. Thanks!

We're working over some spring break (week of April 16 -) vacation plans for
our family (2 adults, 2 kids - 14 boy and 11 girl).
Son wants very warm, crystal clear water with very nice beaches.
Activities desired include skim boarding, boogie boarding, snorkeling, jet

This was to be a big vacation in Cancun with friends from Italy coming
for TG week and staying on in Cancun an additional week.  After
hurricine Wilma, they cancelled.  Now, we have our 2-bedroom
ocean-front villa for 2 weeks (46 & 47) at the Royla Sands plus a

Hello. I plan to travel soon to Cuba. Does anyone know what the
situation is with visas? That is, do I have to get one before I go or
can I get one when I land? I've been in touch with the Cuban Interests
Section in DC but have made little headway. Does anyone have recent

I knew a new edition was due, but searching on East Caribbean Lonely Planet
at Amazon.com wasn't finding it. Well, they changed the name. Eastern is
now gone. So I gather at least the ABCs were added. I found it here:
http://shop.lonelyplanet.com/product_detail.cfm?productID=2812

anybody been to St. Croix and stay somewhere they liked?

Marriott vs Timothy Beach resort. How close together? I can stay
ocenview at TB for about $200 for four days difference (about $50 a
person). Any places to eat in the area that are don't miss? Anything
else I should know.

Can you recommend a good hotel on Orient Beach?
Thanks.
G