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RE: Caribbean Island Suggestion

by mgtraveler 11 May 2012

Antigua is a fine island and, in fact, I would probably give a slight edge to its excellent beaches versus those of Barbados. Half Moon…
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…
RE: Trip for mom's 80th birthday

by mgtraveler 09 May 2012

The Anguilla/St. Maarten combo Island Diva suggests is a very good one. Anguilla has the best collection of beaches in all the Caribbean…
Re: St John to the Baths at Virgin Gorda

by VIBoats 04 May 2012

There are many boat rental companies on St Thomas that make this type of trip on a daily basis. I recommend [http://viboatrentals.com]…
RE: St John to the Baths at Virgin Gorda

by nilsy 19 April 2012

So....did you ever make the trip?
Adventurous Mom with teenage boys

by nwagner76 08 April 2012

Hello, First time poster here. Trying to plan a trip to Belize June 4-June 16. Due to our long travel time (14 hours), I'm thinking…
RE: 2-weeks on the beach for a 40 year old

by mgtraveler 14 March 2012

One other point ... since you are staying two weeks, you could also do some island hopping, and St. John is good for that too. You can…
6 nights: San Juan plus: Rincon or Fajardo?

by SteveMo 20 February 2012

Greetings Caribbean lovers! I have never been to Puerto Rico. My wife and I are planning 5 full days there first week of April, and…
RE: St John to the Baths at Virgin Gorda

by nilsy 17 February 2012

"Caribbean Traveller" - are you just a tout for this website? The service you plug has no relevance to the question posed by OP. OP…
RE: St John to the Baths at Virgin Gorda

by CaribbeanTraveller 16 February 2012

Another option could be www.thevicat.com. They offer quite a few sailing and snorkeling options in and around St. Thomas. Got their details…
RE: St John to the Baths at Virgin Gorda

by nilsy 07 February 2012

You have two options: 1. Take the ferry to Virgin Gorda. This only runs on Sundays and Thursdays. The ferry comes from St.Thomas and…
St John to the Baths at Virgin Gorda

by Seattle_AT 06 February 2012

I am looking for the best way to do a day trip from St John to Virgin Gorda. Would like to do some snorkling at the Baths. If anyone has…
RE: New Year Virgin Islands

by jungle3518 23 November 2011

the place to stay in the BVIs is Jost Van Dyke at Foxy's they have a usually amazing new years eve party. based on your choice of martinique…
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…
RE: Clinical rotation as a med student: Caribbean or Mauritius

by mgtraveler 23 October 2011

Yasmin, I have never been to Mauritius so I can't opine on that option, but between BVI, Tobago and St. Lucia, I would unhesitatingly…
RE: Honeymoon St, Johns

by mgtraveler 21 September 2011

Great choice for your honeymoon! I don't have much time to respond right now, but the info and links I noted in this [prior post|http://w…
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…
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…
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…
RE: 1st timer to Caribbean. WHICH IS THE MOST WONDERFULL BEACH?

by mgtraveler 30 July 2011

My favorite beach is The Baths/Devil's Bay Beach on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, but other top contenders include Shoal Bay (Anguil…
RE: 6 weeks itinerary in the Caribbean/Florida with small kids

by mgtraveler 29 June 2011

Sounds like a good plan. Congrats on being able to take 6 weeks off at once! Just a couple of suggestions for your consideration: 1)…
RE: Advice on greek islands

by travelinstyle46 03 June 2011

True travellerw, but Virgin Gorda is not as good as St. John in the US Virgins. Did you visit The Baths on Virgin Gorda? http://www.scubam…
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…
RE: Advice appreciated for a newbe traveling to St Thomas

by nilsy 22 April 2011

Pretty much any of the hotels will be safe. As I said above, the trouble usually involves slipping into areas where drugs and/or alcohol…
RE: Advice appreciated for a newbe traveling to St Thomas

by nilsy 21 April 2011

mgtraveler offered some good advice. There are certainly places you want to avoid in the evenings (ex. near the housing projects, at…