Caribbean Vacation Zone

Can you recommend the best caribbean vacation? Where to go?

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:53:15 +0000

I just returned from Cuba, been to Bahamas and Mexico…is your favorite one of these?
I was at the Barcello at Cayo Largo. I loved it..and yes I know Mexico isnt part of the caribbean. I just said where I have been not saying it was part of the Caribbean.
Tropical where do you live? You know so much about Cuba..are you Cuban?

Trinidad and Tobago… sweet soca music, great food.. I’m a trini to de bone.. lol.Come check out the island beaches.

Which Caribbean honeymoon spot would you suggest out of these choices?

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:14:36 +0000

Here are my choices: St. Thomas/Aruba//Barbados/St. Martin/Cayman Islands. I am going next January. I am looking for nice beaches, fun activities, nightlife, and safety. Thanks for your help, it is very appreciated!

I pick Barbados out of these due to personal experiences. You want everything listed above, then Barbados it is.

Nightlife can be seen among Bay Street and in St. Lawrence Gap. There’s also Club Xtreme however I think this one may not be for you. You can check into Harbour Lights and The Ship Inn.

http://www.harbourlightsbarbados.com/
http://www.shipinnbarbados.com/
http://www.theshipinn.com.bb/home.html

Please note that the last two links above are about the same place.

You can go an island tour, exercusions, sightseeing even duty-free shopping in Bridgetown if you’re interested.

St. Lawrence Gap is not only packed with clubs, it’s also got hotels, convience store even Internet cafe if anything and is close to water.

http://www.thegapbarbados.com/
http://www.barbados.org/stlaw.htm/

You won’t regret it if you choose Barbados but wherever you go, have a GREAT honeymoon!

where to take vacation in souther caribbean that offers all inclusive hotels?

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:14:32 +0000

want to go around march. a friend suggested going to southern caribbean…i dont even know what places are there!

Then you need to do some research. Only you can decide what’s right for you out of all the options. Your library or bookstore has books on vacationing in the Caribbean. There are websites for vacationing in the Caribbean in general or for each island. Get out a map [Google Earth is great - it even has street-level views for some locations!]

A source that I use anytime I’m planning a vacation is TripAdvisor.com. It has destination guides as well as a list of hotels and resorts, along with comments from past guests, so that you can weigh the different factors according to how important they are to you.

The Southern Caribbean is more-remote than the Eastern or Western, so it will be a bit more complicated to get there and probably more expensive. Barbados, St. Lucia, etc. are common destinations and they do have AI’s.

You might consider a Caribbean cruise, but that, too, involves some research, as there are many, many options that you would need to choose from before you talk with a travel agent.

A travel agent will be able to help you book a vacation, once you know what you’re looking for, either on land or at sea.

Better hurry, though. March is a big travel time for school breaks, Easter, etc.

Looking to go on a Caribbean vacation in March and need suggestions on where to go?

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:14:08 +0000

Ok I am a regular in the Caribbean and I am looking to go someplace new. I have already been to St. Lucia, Jamaica, St. Thomas, Antigua, St. Marteen, Barbados and Bermuda. What should my next island be?

Grenada- Really Awesome.

Where is the best all inclusive resort in the Caribbean?

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:45:47 +0000

Coming back for R&R in January and want to go anywhere in the Caribbean. My wife and I are looking for an all inclusive resort for adults only. Would rather not go to a large resort, and am looking for great food. Also somewhere fishing is readily available.

Barbados is a beautiful island. Lots of lovely scenery and so much to do, morning noon and night. In Barbados you can never get bored because there is something for every type of person to take part in. Barbados is also romatic. Activites for kids and older ones…you will not regret visiting Barbados!

http://funbarbados.com/

http://www.barbados.org/

http://www.visitbarbados.org/Splash.aspx

As it relates to accommodation, there is a lovely resort in Barbados called The Barbados Beach Club. This is along the South Coast and has a lovely beach view. I stayed at this resort and it was awesome!!

http://barbadosbeachclub.com/

The Barbados Beach Club is an all inclusive resort which offers breakfast, lunch, after noon tea, dinner, unlimited drinks, an exercise room (gym), pool aerobics, snorkeling, scuba diving lessons, windsurfing, Hobie cat cruises, beach volley ball, games room, free shuttle service to and from the main town and soooo much more. The activities that are included in this all-inclusive package are astounding.

http://barbadosbeachclub.com/recreation.…

The Barbados beach club has 3 restaurants on site and one of them is buffet the other two are a la carte. The two a la carte are seafood and the other is Italian.

http://barbadosbeachclub.com/facilities_…

This is a wonderful resort in a wonderful island; you should come and explore it for yourself my friend.

They also have a special going up to December 15th, 2009…you get 45% discount off the rate:

http://barbadosbeachclub.com/special-det…

For more information contact them below:

http://barbadosbeachclub.com/contact.cfm

Have a look at the links that I gave you.

Hope I helped!

♥

Free Caribbean Cruise Tickets for Two?

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:45:42 +0000

I got a voucher in the mail for two adult tickets for a free cruise on the Royal Caribbean ship in celebration of their newest ship. I’m not sure if it’s a scam or not. I had to call a toll-free 1-800 number within 72 hours to reserve my tickets. I called and it sounded wonderful. The cruise is free, a $1300 value plus a 3 night, 4 day stay in Fort Lauderdale. I just have to pay $99 per person for government taxes, which is understandable. I stayed on the phone for an hour as they rattled off all my packages and experiences I’ll have. At the end, they asked for my credit card number to reserve my trip. Then they gave me a number ($898) for the full package, which adds on 2 nights and 3 days at Excalibur or the Gold Nugget in Vegas, a hotel in Orlando, and the Hacienda Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. All of them, not just one… Plus VIP dining, scuba diving, etc. etc. Can this be real? I realize it’s not free, but am I really going to get this "vacation of dreams" for just $898?

They also said I could bring up to 2 people with me on the cruise, but they would have to pay an additional $130 or something and they would have a package of lesser value. It sounds pretty realistic. What do you think?

You know what they say… If it sounds too good to be true, than it probably is. Those are VERY wise words to live by!!!

My wife and I are planning our honeymoon cruise. Which did you like better, the bahamas or caribbean?

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:02:56 +0000

Also, which cruiseline is the best for a newlywed couple who wants a little time together?

First off congratulations on getting married! My Fiance and I just recently booked our honeymoon for a cruise to the Caribbean! I have been before and it was absolutely breathtaking. Im sure both are great, but since I have experienced the Caribbean thats where my loyalty is! Ha! As for which cruise line to go with. Everyone who has posted above is right it depends on what you want. Although carnival may not be known for highly romantic cruises, the romance will come no matter where you are its your freaking honeymoon! We chose Caribbean because although it is a romantic week we still want to have a great time! Enjoy your honeymoon!

royal caribbean’s cruise lines alcohol policies?

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:02:39 +0000

ok so me and a couple of my friends are going on a cruise in a few weeks and my one friend is insisting that he is going to bring bottles of vodka in his luggage. i told hime he shouldnt but he wont listen. will royal caribbean just confiscate it if he claims he didnt read the info package or will not let him board the boat if they find it

You are not permitted to bring alcohol on board although some resourceful cruisers have found many ways to get around this. For one, they do not search every bag looking for booze. They may pass it through x-ray or spot search so you can take your chances.

On the cruisecritic.com message board there are several threads dedicated to this subject. There is also a product specifically dedicated to sneaking alcohol on cruise ships called Rum Runners. They also don’t look twice at soda and water bottles so a quick substitute of liquids may work. I managed to take a pint of Jack Daniels in the original bottle without any problem. I just wrapped it up in a t-shirt in my bag.

If you get caught, they will likely just hold it until the end of the cruise. They will not deny him boarding.

Drinking age on caribbean cruises?

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:02:25 +0000

I’m thinking about going on a cruise with a few friends over winter break, but I’m wondering what the drinking age would be. Some of my friends are already 21+ but I’m only 19, and I want to know if I’d be excluded form any of the fun. Since its in the caribbean and not technically on US soil, how old do you have to be?

To drink alcohol, most cruise lines require guests to be 21. The only exceptions are:
NCL allows guests 18-20 to drink beer and wine with the consent of an accompanying parent or guardian, once the ship is 3 miles or more away from U.S. waters.
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azamara allow guests aged 18-20 to drink alcohol with the consent of an accompanying parent or guardian — but only on cruises in Europe, Asia and Australia.
http://www.cruisesavvy.com/savvyguide/in…
Cruise Deal Comparison:
http://www.worldwidetravel.com/cruises/

Hope this helps.

Honeymoon help for the Caribbean in late Oct. early Nov. 08?

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:12:13 +0000

Need some help finding a good honeymoon spot for 7-10 days in the Caribbean. Would like a less crowded place, fairly affordable (trying to spend no more then 2500 total if we have to including airfare from North Carolina).

Have looked at Costa Rica, Belize, and Curacao?? Any help or ideas on some great exotic resorts. All inclusive seems to be the best way to go? Thanks!

Don’t go to Jamaica, there is very high crime in that country ..
Barbados , Grenada, St . Lucia , St . Vincent and the Grenadines …. all untouched beauty and secluded beaches.
Low crime rate.
Hope this helps , good luck and have fun in the sun in the islands..