Re: Please help us decide which island to visit

On 11/21/2008 11:54 AM cjra did a "happy dance", then made these writings:
On Nov 21, 2:52 am, Brian K <brian1951B...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On 11/18/2008 9:59 AM cjra did a "happy dance", then made these writings:

We're hoping to travel to the Caribbean in January for about a week,
but really have no idea where to go... here's some basics:
*would like French speaking but not required
*really don't want an all-inclusive but it wouldn't be the end of the
world
*Family of 3 (mom, dad, 2.5 yo old) so need kid-tolerant but not
specific kid activities...she'll be happy with the sand and water and
a slide somewhere
*somewhere American airlines or Continental flies (since we're trying
to use miles)
I've been to St Croix in the 80s, my husband's never been to the
Caribbean. We're both pretty seasoned travellers and have lived in a
few different developing countries, are quite accustomed to non-luxury
environments. Not really looking for a 'sanitized' version of the
islands but we do have a 2.5 yo and don't want to be backpacking for
miles or dodging bullets...
We like to experience and explore local culture, local foods, local
life. Don't really need happening night life.
Any suggestions? I'm kind of at a loss as to where to start.
Thanks!
Have you considered staying in a cabaña in Mexico's Yucatan? Assuming
you are US citizens, the dollar is again strong against the Mexican
peso. There are many cabañas to choose from basic to luxury in the
Yucatan a/k/a Mayan Riviera. Many cabañas afford a better connection to
locals and their culture. You might check out these links.

http://mayanriviera.com/nhotels/anayjose/http://mayanriviera.com/nhotels/RetiroMaya/http://www.tulummayanriviera.com/mayan_riviera_hotel/tulum_hotel.htm#http://www.cabanascopal.com/http://www.vrbo.com/23633http://www.loslirioshotel.com/index.htmlhttp://www.mexicoholiday.com/properties/

Many people don't think of Mexico when they consider visiting the
Caribbean. The state of Quintanna Roo is on the Caribbean sea and its
climate is similar to the Caribbean islands.


I like the area but have been there before (stayed at the very south
end of the peninsula in Xcalak, then took a bus up the coast to
Petumal (?). I loved it but would like to try some place I've never
been. I also used to live in Costa Rica so we crossed that off the
list. We don't intend to be in the US much longer, and just want to
take advantage of close proximity to the Caribbean.
What about Dominica? (Not the Dominican Republic) Sure it's a long plain ride from the US. But consider what it has to offer. Check out this official tourism link:
http://www.avirtualdominica.com/tourism.cfm

Dominica is known as the Garden Island. It has it all, scuba diving, snorkeling, a geothermal caldera called Boiling Lake, natural hot water baths peppered throughout the island's rivers. Every coast of Dominica offers a different beach scape and different activities. One coastal beach has black volcanic sand, another has pure white powder that never gets hot no matter how bright the sun and temperature. The cruise ships have just started sailing there and their inroads on the island are minimal and limited.

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