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  1. shondre avatar

    RE: Kruger Park to Zulu coast in 4 days

    by shondre 30 May 2012

    Hey! In my opinion i think your idea is great. There are such amazing accommodations around those areas. what type of accommodation are…

  2. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Going to St. Thomas without hotel reservations?

    by mgtraveler 30 May 2012

    Yes, you have lots of other great choices with a passport. It is very short sighted in my opinion not to have one or even want one ...…

  3. Chickenfoot avatar

    Kruger Park to Zulu coast in 4 days

    by Chickenfoot 29 May 2012

    Hi, End October I will finish 4 weeks working on conservation projects and will have 4 days before departure from JB. I will be in Hoedspru…

  4. Margi1488 avatar

    RE: Where & how!

    by Margi1488 29 May 2012

    Hi Jem73, South Africa is a fabulous country to visit with so much to see and do. 1. I would recommend that you have a look at the…

  5. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Cruise or independent islands and ferries?

    by mgtraveler 29 May 2012

    Go the independent travel option. You will feel like you've experienced the place much more than when you wash up shore with thousands…

  6. cslunk avatar

    Cruise or independent islands and ferries?

    by cslunk 28 May 2012

    We (55-65) are thinking of a Southern Caribbean Cruise in February going to/from San Juan to Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten…

  7. jem73 avatar

    Where & how!

    by jem73 28 May 2012

    Hi! I'm off to Durban this week & need suggestions of a poss route - I'll have about 15 days to play with and def want to see Valley of…

  8. John_in_Brum_UK avatar

    Re: Suggest Bazbus or renting car between CapeTown & Kruger? (Then to Namibia)

    by John_in_Brum_UK 28 May 2012

    BazBus doesn't go closer to Kruger than Joberg. However, its does seem to offer a [Kruger package|http://www.bazbus.com/itinerary/BB1129_4…

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    RE: Cheap accomodation in South Africa and Mozambique

    by ohad1011 27 May 2012

    Hi there, Lets go straight to my answer Pietermaritzburg http://search.resortsbook.com/Hotel/Orion_Hotel_Wartburg.htm Durban htt…

  10. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Summer in the Caribbean

    by mgtraveler 27 May 2012

    Dave, if you are coming from SFO I just checked some sample fares on [Kayak|www.kayak.com] -- which BTW is a great tool to use for looking…

  11. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Summer in the Caribbean

    by mgtraveler 27 May 2012

    I have been to and dived all three places you mentioned and here's my high level comparison: Bay Islands - Decent diving and least expens…

  12. lolaserra avatar

    info about buses

    by lolaserra 26 May 2012

    Hi again! this time the topic is about buses... The idea is to make a round trip: Jo'burgh, Durban, St Lucia, Mbabane, Maputo, Jo'burgh.…

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    Cheap accomodation in South Africa and Mozambique

    by lolaserra 26 May 2012

    Hi all! I would like some recomendations for cheap accomodation (20€ or less, if possible, for a double room) in: . Jo'bough . Piet…

  14. alekra avatar

    Re: St Lucia

    by alekra 22 May 2012

    Hi, last year I sayed at Stokkiesdrai for 3..R per night. Clean bedroom with bathroom and kitchen.

  15. Mrs_Trellis avatar

    RE: South Africa, Mozambique and Swaziland in low budget

    by Mrs_Trellis 21 May 2012

    A good outline route would be Jo'burg - Drakensberg (Royal Natal/Cathedral Peak) - Pietermarizburg - Durban - Empangeni - St Lucia -…

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    RE: Sugestions for our first time in the Caribbean

    by martiniman 19 May 2012

    Hi there, Like the previous poster, I also recommend that with 10 days, you should at least visit 2 islands. Given your interests and…

  17. Jeroen avatar

    RE: a nice KwaZulu-Natal Beach

    by Jeroen 18 May 2012

    The beach at St Lucia (in the national park at the end of the road, not the town beach) is fantastic. Near Durban, Umhlanga and Balito…

  18. TheDevil avatar

    The Queen

    by TheDevil 18 May 2012

    As she is head of state of the UK and Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Papua New Guinea, St Christopher…

  19. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Sugestions for our first time in the Caribbean

    by mgtraveler 17 May 2012

    St. John USVI is probably your best combination of hiking, snorkeling and great beaches but it is rather expensive. Antigua has awesome…

  20. laruiz4 avatar

    Sugestions for our first time in the Caribbean

    by laruiz4 16 May 2012

    We are a couple on our earliest thirteen, we are looking for a islands where we can do some hiking, snorkeling and wonderful beaches.…

  21. rBremer avatar

    St Lucia

    by rBremer 16 May 2012

    Hi! My sister and I are going to visit st. Lucia, Kwa-Zulu natal this August for 2 nights (we are here to spot the whales and visit zulu…

  22. homerjhomerj avatar

    RE: anniversary

    by homerjhomerj 15 May 2012

    Damn....I'm trying. Why not go to the Carribean...you can be there in 7 hrs. St Lucia is lovely.

  23. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: First time to Caribbean.. which island?

    by mgtraveler 11 May 2012

    You raise a good point #4. if the OP is looking for a more lush island that offers better hiking opportunities, St. Lucia, Grenada and…

  24. martiniman avatar

    RE: Honeymooning in St Lucia

    by martiniman 11 May 2012

    Hi there, Public transportation in St Lucia are just mini vans, there are no "real" buses like youl usually see in the US or Europe.…

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    RE: First time to Caribbean.. which island?

    by martiniman 11 May 2012

    Barbados is a very good choice for your interests, even if it would be rainier in July. Like the #3 mentions, the rain is not a main…

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