where to go for caribbean vacation?????

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Old 02-23-2011, 09:17 PM
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ok guys, me and the wife are going somewhere in may for out 1 year anniversary. we got married in the bahamas and loved it. anyone got a good place to go, or places not to go? lol. right now im thinking, aruba, virgin island, or jamaica. not sure tho. and thinkin all inclusive, not set on that tho!
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Turks and Caicos was great to me. Beautiful and didn't feel overcrowded when I went.
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Jamaica is good, but definately all inclusive if you do. Check out Couples Ocho Rios, really enjoyed this place.
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Grew up in St. Croix and went to marry my wife back in 2003. It's not what it use to be but it's still a awesome place to visit.
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never been there, but i read the Cayman Islands is awesome.....iirc the island practically shuts down everyday around 5:00pm to hit the beach and party.
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Jamaica. Mon
Rite neer da beech
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Originally Posted by NemeSS
Jamaica. Mon
Rite neer da beech
I loled!

My wife and I cruised to the Carribean for our honeymoon. I love cruises!!
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I proposed at the BVI's, loved those islands.
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I liked Costa Rica more than I did Maui.

I've heard nothing but great things about Aruba and tons of things to do there.
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I did Sandals Negril, Jamaica for our honeymoon, it was nice and relaxing, not too expensive. Sandals has some crazy discounts going on, I think i spent $4,000 for 7 days 6 nights and airfare. That was for one of the more expensive rooms too, another $1000 and I would have gotten a butler and the best room available.

My dad just got back from Bermuda, he said it was alot nicer than anything Jamaica had to offer, but his place was not all inclusive, so it was kinda pricey.
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I've been to the caymens and bahamas and thought both sucked. Sure they are beautiful but pretty boring otherwise.
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Originally Posted by BadCompany VP WS6
I liked Costa Rica more than I did Maui.

I've heard nothing but great things about Aruba and tons of things to do there.
Really?? I have not been to Costa Rica yet although I have a pre purchased trip there I need to use before it expires, but it is hard for me to believe it will be better than Maui. Did you drive the rode to Hana? Took it all the way around the island, was the best thing we did on the trip to Hawaii and the only free thing we did. LoL.
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I had a good time in the VI. Spent time in Virgin Gorda, Tortola, St. Thomas, and St. Johns. Rented a villa in St. Johns with its own pool. Also been to the Bahamas, Belize, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica (pacific side). If you want the island vibe, take out Costa rica and Belize. All in all, had the most fun in St. Johns just b/c it has a small island feel. Next on the list Bora Bora or fiji.

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Caye Caulker in Belize is a cool little Island and I mean little lol cool place to just chill, Its no place to go party. Got great diving down there if your a diver
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Originally Posted by FastB
Really?? I have not been to Costa Rica yet although I have a pre purchased trip there I need to use before it expires, but it is hard for me to believe it will be better than Maui. Did you drive the rode to Hana? Took it all the way around the island, was the best thing we did on the trip to Hawaii and the only free thing we did. LoL.
Yep we did the road to Hana. It was a blast and our guide was very knowledgeable etc.

Costa Rica was just more fun and adventurous to me.

Don't get me wrong, I think Maui was ****** badass but I don't think I'd go back before going some where else. I'd go to Costa Rica again though for sure.
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don't go to aruba unless you just want to have some alone time...not much to do on that island
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Originally Posted by khaos288
don't go to aruba unless you just want to have some alone time...not much to do on that island
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G/f went not but a few years ago and they did tons of things. Maybe you just didn't do anything.
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nope, I spent 5 days there, and by day 3 I was bored

then again, I spent the last 2 days laying on the beach/fishing...so it wasn't exactly torture ;-)
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Originally Posted by renzos23
Grew up in St. Croix and went to marry my wife back in 2003. It's not what it use to be but it's still a awesome place to visit.
My family used to vacation on St. Thomas. The Virgin Islands are definitely an amazing place.
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Originally Posted by BadCompany VP WS6
Yep we did the road to Hana. It was a blast and our guide was very knowledgeable etc.

Costa Rica was just more fun and adventurous to me.

Don't get me wrong, I think Maui was ****** badass but I don't think I'd go back before going some where else. I'd go to Costa Rica again though for sure.
Maui is one of my favorites to date. The bicycle ride down the volcano was pretty sweet too. So far my favorite is England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Going to Greece in a couple months so we'll see how that stacks up. Anyways back on topic.



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