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  1. rhythm_blues avatar

    RE: Trip for mom's 80th birthday

    by rhythm_blues 09 May 2012

    I haven't been to that much of the Caribbean, but I agree that St. John and St. Thomas might be a nice combination that meets the criteria…

  2. donchocho avatar

    RE: Looking for a good value hotel for 1 night

    by donchocho 06 January 2012

    If you depart from downtown stay at the Windward Passage. It is across the road from the Tortola ferry pier and is fair value for an…

  3. IslandDiva avatar

    RE: Please help me: Which islands?

    by IslandDiva 22 November 2011

    I'd pick the first - Barbados - very scenic, great beaches St. Kitts - relatively authentic, good culture, check out the Fort!! maybe…

  4. klinkie avatar

    Please help me: Which islands?

    by klinkie 21 November 2011

    I am the worst person for making decisions! So I hope you'll help me choosing which cruise. The one goes to: Samana (Dom. rep), Tortola,…

  5. thetraveltot avatar

    Accommodation on Virgin Gorda

    by thetraveltot 08 November 2011

    I would love some advice. I am planning a trip to the BVI's for next November. We are staying for 5 nights at Frenchman's on Tortola (got…

  6. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Alternative to Maui

    by mgtraveler 12 October 2011

    Although I love the Caribbean, I would have to say that Maui edges out any of the Caribbean islands IMHO. Having said that, you can get…

  7. LaCubanita avatar

    RE: Budget Accomodation

    by LaCubanita 09 October 2011

    To my knowledge, there are no Ferry to catch to get from Grenada to St Vincent, but you can fly with LIAT. They offer flights to Anguilla,…

  8. WanderJack avatar

    Looking for a good value hotel for 1 night

    by WanderJack 06 October 2011

    Hi, our flight to St. Thomas arrives too late for us to catch the ferry to Tortola and we need a hotel to rent for 1 night. Any suggestions…

  9. mgtraveler avatar

    Great Info On Number of Visitors By Island

    by mgtraveler 06 September 2011

    I ran across a very informative website called [One Caribbean|http://www.onecaribbean.org/statistics/countrystats/] that gives tourist…

  10. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Best Out Island

    by mgtraveler 30 August 2011

    "1. Is the beach qualitatively different on different Out Islands, or on the same Cay? I have read that Treasure Cay has been rated one…

  11. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Travel with 70 year old and 2 yound kids (9 & 10 years old)

    by mgtraveler 22 August 2011

    You really don't give us much to go off of for giving you a recommendation. Just about anywhere in the Caribbean will satisfy your criteria…

  12. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Caribbean - Where to?

    by mgtraveler 06 July 2011

    You don't really say what else you want to do and see other than beaches so a little more info would be helpful. Re: Dominica, it's a…

  13. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: US Virgin Islands or British Virgin Islands?

    by mgtraveler 26 April 2011

    I prefer BVI or St. John USVI over St. Thomas or St. Croix, USVI. They pretty much all have good diving, snorkeling and hiking. The Virgin…

  14. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: a week on the beach

    by mgtraveler 14 April 2011

    By the way, there aren't direct flights to these islands (other than Anguilla) from the U.S., but it still doesn't take a long time to…

  15. smartcookiee avatar

    RE: Accom San Domingo, Montego Bay & St Thomas/Flying From Fort Lauderdale

    by smartcookiee 08 April 2011

    You should post on the Caribbean branch. These places cater to resort travelers. You're going to have a bit of a hard time doing it…

  16. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: may 3 to17 on the islands Need advice for plans

    by mgtraveler 03 April 2011

    Doreen, I don't have a whole lot of time right now to respond, but here are some thoughts to get you started: 1) if you want to visit…

  17. dbcruise avatar

    may 3 to17 on the islands Need advice for plans

    by dbcruise 03 April 2011

    Hello We are 2 women in the islands for 2 weeks holidays.I have been to St. Thomas about 5 times on cruises and once to St. John via…

  18. nilsy avatar

    RE: USVI/British VI

    by nilsy 21 February 2011

    When you say that you plan on camping on St.John, hopefully you mean that you already have campground reservations at Cinnamon Bay. I…

  19. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Sail Caribbean Divers BVI

    by mgtraveler 14 February 2011

    Andy, I'll try to answer as many of your questions as possible.. Mid-July to mid-August is normally a very good time of year to travel…

  20. andyk88 avatar

    Sail Caribbean Divers BVI

    by andyk88 14 February 2011

    I'll be in the British Virgin Islands around mid-july to mid-august this year. I am considering doing my Divemaster course/internship…

  21. seabreeze541 avatar

    Re: where to go in the caribbean?

    by seabreeze541 31 January 2011

    All good suggestions. I have another. You could easily fly into St. Thomas, US VIrgin Island, take a beautiful ferry ride to Tortola a…

  22. smartcookiee avatar

    RE: Trip Report: Miami - Key West - Tortola - Jost - Virgin Gorda - St John

    by smartcookiee 06 January 2011

    It was fun, but a bit different from what I expected. It's basically a strip of outdoor bars along the beach with Foxy's at the end. There…

  23. feeelingrooovy avatar

    RE: Trip Report: Miami - Key West - Tortola - Jost - Virgin Gorda - St John

    by feeelingrooovy 06 January 2011

    tell all about foxy's nye! please and thank you!

  24. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Anguila and then what?

    by mgtraveler 05 January 2011

    Would definitely stay in Anguilla vs. St. Maarten or Saba (unless you are divers and want to do Saba, which is great for diving). I've…

  25. smartcookiee avatar

    Trip Report: Miami - Key West - Tortola - Jost - Virgin Gorda - St John

    by smartcookiee 04 January 2011

    Thanks to everyone who helped with our trip. Wanted to pay back with our trip report and recommendations for future travelers. Our trip…

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