Comments on: Do you have a favorite Caribbean getaway? http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/2009/10/28/do-you-have-a-favorite-caribbean-getaway/ Where Atlantans share their travel experiences and discuss the places they'd like to go Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:27:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: marty http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/2009/10/28/do-you-have-a-favorite-caribbean-getaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1350 marty Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:30:57 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/?p=651#comment-1350 Yeah, would it be nice if you're in a <a href="http://www.bandusia.com.au/" rel="nofollow">romantic weekends</a> all the time and earn something from it, my dream job. Yeah, would it be nice if you’re in a romantic weekends all the time and earn something from it, my dream job.

]]> By: Express43 http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/2009/10/28/do-you-have-a-favorite-caribbean-getaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1334 Express43 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:00:00 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/?p=651#comment-1334 I have been to St. Kitts, Trinidad, and the Bahamas in the past two years. St. Kitts is the most laid back island. We stayed at the Marriott Resort and Casino, which has its own beach and cabanas. There are other much smaller hotels in the area, but none are directly on the beach. Room rates have declined considerably since we were there in 2007. The Marriott has 6-7 restaurants on site, access to a golf course, a casino, and the only ATM on the island that dispenses US currency. I was there for three weeks on a work project. My trip to Trinidad was also work related, and yes Port of Spain is more typical of a major city. There are beaches in Trinidad, but you will have to travel from the metro centers. The last trip was to Nassau, Bahamas, also work related. We stayed in British Colonial Hilton Inn. Very nice renovated hotel in downtown Nassau, convenient to shopping and restuarants. Sandal, Wyndham, and Sheraton are on Cable Beach with much better beaches and views of the ocean. Many people choose to go to Atlantis, but you will pay a premium for a basic room, but there is lots to do at the hotel and complex. I have been to St. Kitts, Trinidad, and the Bahamas in the past two years. St. Kitts is the most laid back island. We stayed at the Marriott Resort and Casino, which has its own beach and cabanas. There are other much smaller hotels in the area, but none are directly on the beach. Room rates have declined considerably since we were there in 2007. The Marriott has 6-7 restaurants on site, access to a golf course, a casino, and the only ATM on the island that dispenses US currency. I was there for three weeks on a work project.

My trip to Trinidad was also work related, and yes Port of Spain is more typical of a major city. There are beaches in Trinidad, but you will have to travel from the metro centers. The last trip was to Nassau, Bahamas, also work related. We stayed in British Colonial Hilton Inn. Very nice renovated hotel in downtown Nassau, convenient to shopping and restuarants. Sandal, Wyndham, and Sheraton are on Cable Beach with much better beaches and views of the ocean. Many people choose to go to Atlantis, but you will pay a premium for a basic room, but there is lots to do at the hotel and complex.

]]> By: wae http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/2009/10/28/do-you-have-a-favorite-caribbean-getaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1333 wae Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:27:57 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/?p=651#comment-1333 Jamaica, without a doubt. Great food, friendly people. Lush Island with great waterfalls and beaches. Jamaica, without a doubt. Great food, friendly people. Lush Island with great waterfalls and beaches.

]]> By: jd http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/2009/10/28/do-you-have-a-favorite-caribbean-getaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1331 jd Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:02:04 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/?p=651#comment-1331 St. Barth's is the only island in the Caribbean we visit. Tried USVI, BVI, St. Lucia, Aruba, Barbados, Curacao, and Jamaica. St. Barth's is just more sophisticated. When we vacation, we want three things: A great place to stay, an unspoiled beach, and excellent food. The only downside is getting there. You have to go through St. Martin's Julianna Airport, then get on a high-speed ferry or a beaver-prop. The transfer between islands is time-consuming and nauseating. The upside is the peace and good time you have when you get there. We recommend Salines Gardens for hotel. Eden Rock is also among the best. Any restaurant is great. St. Barth’s is the only island in the Caribbean we visit. Tried USVI, BVI, St. Lucia, Aruba, Barbados, Curacao, and Jamaica. St. Barth’s is just more sophisticated. When we vacation, we want three things: A great place to stay, an unspoiled beach, and excellent food. The only downside is getting there. You have to go through St. Martin’s Julianna Airport, then get on a high-speed ferry or a beaver-prop. The transfer between islands is time-consuming and nauseating. The upside is the peace and good time you have when you get there. We recommend Salines Gardens for hotel. Eden Rock is also among the best. Any restaurant is great.

]]> By: Sue http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/2009/10/28/do-you-have-a-favorite-caribbean-getaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1330 Sue Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:49:57 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/?p=651#comment-1330 St. Lucia is very beautiful. The Pitons are breathtaking. There is a lot of poverty there but the locals we met were very friendly. We don't have children, so we prefer to stay at all inclusives that are for adult couples only. I have a friend that has traveled to Aruba every year for the past 11 years. She loves it and recommends it but we are planning on Jamaica next. So many places to see, not enough time and money! St. Lucia is very beautiful. The Pitons are breathtaking. There is a lot of poverty there but the locals we met were very friendly. We don’t have children, so we prefer to stay at all inclusives that are for adult couples only. I have a friend that has traveled to Aruba every year for the past 11 years. She loves it and recommends it but we are planning on Jamaica next. So many places to see, not enough time and money!

]]> By: bill http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/2009/10/28/do-you-have-a-favorite-caribbean-getaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1325 bill Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:59:08 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/?p=651#comment-1325 ABC was correct except I felt Antiqua was great. Chris I'm glad you lived past Jamaica. Aruba is not that great, but if you are going the natural bridge caved in a few years ago, but there is still a smaller one there. Also, at the light house there is an Italian rotissorie. That is excellent for a sunset meal & drinks. I agree cruising is the way. Just wish this economy would turn so I could go some more. ABC was correct except I felt Antiqua was great. Chris I’m glad you lived past Jamaica. Aruba is not that great, but if you are going the natural bridge caved in a few years ago, but there is still a smaller one there. Also, at the light house there is an Italian rotissorie. That is excellent for a sunset meal & drinks. I agree cruising is the way. Just wish this economy would turn so I could go some more.

]]> By: ziza http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/2009/10/28/do-you-have-a-favorite-caribbean-getaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1323 ziza Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:41:07 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/?p=651#comment-1323 ditto what caribbean chris said. although different folks for different folks. i've been to st maarten, trinidad and tobago, barbados, anguilla and jamaica. i always move with the local folks via taxi, eating places, clubs, etc. i have stayed in an all inclusive and while i enjoyed it more than i thought i would (basically for unlimited drinks lol), it did not compare with my b&b stays by far. i am longing to go to dominica, belize, and st lucia. i've always found good deals to everywhere i've gone. love the caribbean it is my locale of choice for vacation. ditto what caribbean chris said. although different folks for different folks. i’ve been to st maarten, trinidad and tobago, barbados, anguilla and jamaica. i always move with the local folks via taxi, eating places, clubs, etc. i have stayed in an all inclusive and while i enjoyed it more than i thought i would (basically for unlimited drinks lol), it did not compare with my b&b stays by far. i am longing to go to dominica, belize, and st lucia. i’ve always found good deals to everywhere i’ve gone. love the caribbean it is my locale of choice for vacation.

]]> By: Jason http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/2009/10/28/do-you-have-a-favorite-caribbean-getaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1322 Jason Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:11:12 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/?p=651#comment-1322 St John in the USVI. Caneel Bay Resort, Westin St John Resort are both great in different ways. Secluded, relaxing, the whole island feel without being too touristy. St John in the USVI. Caneel Bay Resort, Westin St John Resort are both great in different ways. Secluded, relaxing, the whole island feel without being too touristy.

]]> By: mrd http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/2009/10/28/do-you-have-a-favorite-caribbean-getaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1321 mrd Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:41:45 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/?p=651#comment-1321 We have been to Aruba 3 times and really enjoy it. It is a desert island so it is not lush and green other than palm trees near the beach but this means is rarely rains and it is below the huricane belt so the weather is perfect year round and you dont have to worry about spending your vacation in doors. We like to lay on the beach and do water sports during the day and have a great dinner and gamble for a few hours at night and Aruba is perfect for this. There are a lot of great European resturants we really like and a few smaller but nice casinos. There seems to be less poverty on the island than others we have been to and we never feel unsafe. It is also very easy to get around with cabs. If you are looking for adventure or sight seeing it may not be the best spot but if you are looking for great beaches, great weather for relaxation you will enjoy Aruba We have been to Aruba 3 times and really enjoy it. It is a desert island so it is not lush and green other than palm trees near the beach but this means is rarely rains and it is below the huricane belt so the weather is perfect year round and you dont have to worry about spending your vacation in doors. We like to lay on the beach and do water sports during the day and have a great dinner and gamble for a few hours at night and Aruba is perfect for this. There are a lot of great European resturants we really like and a few smaller but nice casinos. There seems to be less poverty on the island than others we have been to and we never feel unsafe. It is also very easy to get around with cabs. If you are looking for adventure or sight seeing it may not be the best spot but if you are looking for great beaches, great weather for relaxation you will enjoy Aruba

]]> By: KEO http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/2009/10/28/do-you-have-a-favorite-caribbean-getaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1316 KEO Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:11:54 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/still-traveling-blog/?p=651#comment-1316 Has anyone ever been to the Canouan Islands? If so please report your findings, thanks! Has anyone ever been to the Canouan Islands? If so please report your findings, thanks!

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