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  1. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: what to do with limited time

    by mgtraveler 15 April 2012

    BTW, just wanted to add that if you can master the public transportation (which isn't all that hard -- they use mini-buses similar to…

  2. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: what to do with limited time

    by mgtraveler 15 April 2012

    The hike to Mt. Liamuiga alone takes around 4 - 5 hours round trip and you are going to have to get to the trailhead which you won't be…

  3. cbjashton avatar

    RE: Eastern Caribbean

    by cbjashton 11 April 2011

    Hi, I am doing a medical elective this summer in St. Kitts. Do you know any places that are especially cheap in Basseterre? Also, I am…

  4. neckervd avatar

    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…

  5. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Information on the following islands is requested

    by mgtraveler 06 January 2011

    Well, if you are just wanting to see the highlights and get the general feel for the island, you don't need all that long on any of them.…

  6. pajaronadando avatar

    Re: Deck hand traveling the Carribean Kite boarding, camping, farming,fishing.

    by pajaronadando 20 December 2010

    Forgot to mention that I am also first aid, and C.P.R. certified.Here are a few potential destinations in hopes it brings me more hits!…

  7. neckervd avatar

    RE: 3 nights Martinique: good location, reasonable rates

    by neckervd 19 November 2010

    Fort de France is the transport hub and Les 3 Ilets the place where much of tourism takes place. Beautiful rain forest (with hiking trails…

  8. cup_of_katy avatar

    Cooking Lessons

    by cup_of_katy 29 October 2010

    I'm looking for a day or half day Caribbean cooking class around Christmas time. We will be on a cruise but don't want to book it as…

  9. klavin avatar

    St Kitts trip report

    by klavin 12 October 2010

    We headed to St. Kitts in July for a week to celebrate my wife's 40th birthday. We had previously visited St. Kitts in 2005, this time…

  10. neckervd avatar

    RE: 10 hours in Guadeloupe

    by neckervd 08 February 2010

    It's impossible to visit the whole Island in only 10 hours. What do you want to visit? Pointe-a-Pitre can be done on foot. The beaches…

  11. Beate0630 avatar

    Cruise from San Juan - shared cabin - Celebrity Summit - 27.3.2010

    by Beate0630 12 December 2009

    Is anybody (preferably female) interested in sharing a cabin in above cruise to St. Thomas, St. Croix, Basseterre, St. Johns, Pointe-a-Pit…

  12. hartster avatar

    Re: Passport stamp on a cruise?

    by hartster 04 November 2009

    If you ask immigration (_not_ customs!), they will do so: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45855752@N00/2036753274/in/set-72157605801933213/…

  13. kolgas avatar

    Motorbike rent in Southern Caribbean

    by kolgas 16 September 2009

    We are going to take a 7-days cruise from/to Puerto Rico and to explore the islands (San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands;…

  14. gataki avatar

    Catholic Mass

    by gataki 29 September 2008

    Good Morning! My Catholic friend is soon to go cruising in the Caribbean and is keen to go to Mass when she is ashore. I have tried…

  15. kmatsukawa avatar

    To cruise or not to cruise

    by kmatsukawa 25 February 2008

    A very tough question I hope you can help me with. I am debating taking a 7 night /six island cruise in March. Basically an island a…

  16. PapaMike avatar

    RE: Hotel in St. Kitts

    by PapaMike 31 January 2008

    Here are a couple of budget guesthouses on St. Kitts, both are fairly basic with rooms in the US$40-60 range. Both have on site restaurants…

  17. sattm avatar

    Shopping the Caribbean Islands

    by sattm 12 November 2007

    We will be on a cruise out of San Juan starting December 3 visiting the following islands. Can anyone tell us the best islands for shopping…

  18. Rascal avatar

    How many capitals have you been to?

    by Rascal 24 September 2007



    Ottawa
    Washington
    Mexico City
    Guatemala City
    San Salvador
    Tegucigalpa
    Managua
    San Jose
    Panama City
    Hami…

  19. Altahabana avatar

    nevis accomodation

    by Altahabana 26 March 2007


    You are going to have the same problem on St. Kitts. There are some guesthouses in Basseterre but you are going to be hardpressed…

  20. mgtraveler avatar

    Ferries between St Kitts & Nevis

    by mgtraveler 21 March 2007

    I just got back from St Kitts and Nevis a few weeks ago. There are frequent ferries all day long from early in the morning to around 5…

  21. IslandDiva avatar

    Ferries between St Kitts & Nevis

    by IslandDiva 16 March 2007

    I found this by putting 'st kitts nevis ferry' in google.

    ST. KITTS - NEVIS FERRY SCHEDULE

    The ferry ride between St.…

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