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RE: esta - ARGH!

by nutraxfornerves 10 March 2012

First, you are not planing ot enter the US under ESTA. This is a common misconception. You want to enter under the Visa Waiver Program.…
RE: 16 day visit - Guadeloupe

by Kanguhru 09 November 2011

Les Saintes ! definitely... It has been awarded the fifth most beautiful bay of the world. Marie-Galante is called the old Guadeloupe,…
RE: Looking for advice and suggestions on island hopping in the Caribbean

by mgtraveler 31 August 2011

In 2 weeks you could really visit all of them if you didn't mind a somewhat brisk pace, and you could connect them all via ferry. I would…
RE: entering US with waiver visa from non EU country

by nutraxfornerves 09 August 2011

Being able to use the waiver depends on your nationality, not the country you arrive from. As long as you have an Italian passport and…
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: Guadeloupe-Antigua journeys?

by mgtraveler 21 March 2011

When you say offering trips to the other island, I'm not sure which island you are referring to, but the other ferry connections in that…
RE: Fully refundable flights

by nutraxfornerves 23 February 2011

> I can't even book a flight/ train/ bus to Canada or mexico or flight to west indies or the rest of central america as the authorities…
Re: 16 day visit - Guadeloupe

by geowrld 30 January 2011

I was just there a year ago for 5 weeks. The only island we didn't get to was La Desirade - from what I've read and heard it might be…
RE: 16 day visit - Guadeloupe

by neckervd 27 January 2011

First of all, Guadeloupe has 2 very different parts: Basseterre (the Western part) with rain forests (and a lot of well signmarked walking…
16 day visit - Guadeloupe

by burrjane 26 January 2011

My wife and I are visiting Guadeloupe in February 2011. we like experiencing other cultures, quiet beaches , snorkeling and diving. …
RE: Travelling across the whole Caribbean Islands

by neckervd 12 January 2011

You will have only 5 weeks (minus the time spent in airports and planes) for: Domrep, Puerto Rico, St. John, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost…
RE: Martinique or Guadeloupe?

by neckervd 03 November 2010

Guadeloupe has more signposted hiking trails through the rainforest and good, never crowded beaches between Ste-Rose and Deshaies (especiall…
RE: VISA WAIVER - 90 days including Mexico and adjacent countries

by mrpenney 09 October 2010

1. The countries that count are Mexico, Canada, and "adjacent islands." "Adjacent islands," in an easily digestible sentence, means:…
RE: St. John's and othe islands you'd recommend?

by neckervd 11 May 2009

There are less cruise ships during the rainy season. Islands with almost no cruise ships: Cuba, Juventud, Cayo Largo do Sur, Anguilla,…
Guadeloupe - Looking for travel companion(s)

by chocosweetness 21 October 2008

I am a 38 year old single male seeking others (male/female) to share travel experiences in Guadeloupe, including expenses, accommodation,…
Guadeloupe - Looking for travel companion(s)

by chocosweetness 21 October 2008

I am a 38 year old single male seeking others (male/female) to share travel experiences in Guadeloupe, including expenses, accommodation,…
Re: VWP FAQ

by nutraxfornerves 05 October 2008

My experience is that you have to be awfully explicit in these things. Peole just won't make intelligent assumptions. I'd make this change:…
RE: One way flight ticket to enter US

by nutraxfornerves 13 July 2008

The actual law calls the Caribbean "adjacent islands" and defines them. Note that Cuba is on the list. So time spent in Cuba would count…
RE: How can an Australian stay in the US after Visa Waiver Period is up?

by Altahabana 11 April 2008

Adjacent islands as the term is used in the context of the Visa Waiver Program is defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act as: …
RE: Escape from Los Angeles

by mrpenney 08 February 2008

Costa Rica will do. The U.S. Customs people have a list of places that don't count--basically, it's countries that border the U.S.…
Marie Galante to Les Saintes ferry?

by markbek 13 January 2008

According to one (probably old) website, there are a few weekly ferries in peak season going directly from Marie Galante to Les Saintes.…
Bangladesh- Trip Report

by bill2242 16 November 2007

I recently returned from a 9 day visit to Bangladesh. I was at first reluctant to submit this post on account of the recent cyclone,…
Help - Caribbean Island Destination Required

by Me94323 02 November 2007

So, you've probably made your arrangements by now, but in case you haven't......I was a Peace Corps volunteer on the small island of Dominic…
Beach Bar

by guyan 12 September 2007

Weaver: thanks for your advice. I've only been to the Latin American parts of the Caribbean (Belize, Mexico, Colombia etc). But don't…
Beach Bar

by makai1976 05 September 2007

I don't know, but can I work there? How about Marie Galante?