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Welcome to the Thorn Tree's Caribbean branch!
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28-Nov-2009 00:49
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28-Nov-2009 00:49
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My boyfriend and I would like to go to one of the Caribbean islands for New Year for a week. I know that the islands can be expensive even outside of peak times so I'm not sure if it makes sense for us to go for New Year, or wait for a cheaper time?
I'd welcome suggestions for which island to go to ideally:
Beautiful beaches
A bit of history and places for day trips
Good food
Not necessarily all inclusive (although I've heard that this can actually work out more economical)
A little bit of nightlife but not crazy!
Thanks
Neema
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25-Nov-2009 23:43
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25-Nov-2009 23:43
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location: Saint Lucia
hi everybody
sorry for my english.somebody know the e-mail or internet adress of cascara guest house in soufriere???
i need the mail of J's Guest house in castries and marie therese bay appartments in gros islet to,if somebody had.
ty very much for the help
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25-Nov-2009 18:54
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25-Nov-2009 21:00
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location: Bahamas
My cousin and I just got back from our 3 day Bahamian cruise aboard Disney Cruise Line and a week at Disney World! Come check out the videos and pictures we took along the way!!
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25-Nov-2009 12:14
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27-Nov-2009 06:26
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location: Jamaica
I've been in Negril a couple of years ago and had a great time, no hassle or harrassment both in the beach and at night.
Now I'm planning to go back to visit the rest of the island and see a bit more of Jamaican culture.
How safe is for a solo women to travel on public bus or maybe drive a rental car in the country side and in the big cities?
Do you have any special recommendation for DOs and DONTs overthere?
Please let me know!
Thanks
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25-Nov-2009 09:55
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25-Nov-2009 09:55
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location: Grenada
BEDY Ocean Lines is said to have started a ferry service between the islands in October.... anyone know anything about this? did it actually happen?
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25-Nov-2009 09:44
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26-Nov-2009 00:42
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location: Puerto Rico
I am considering about visiting the Puerto Rico for few days, and would like to know some things:
1) which location do you recommend me - I prefer nice beach, with snorkeling right off beach, ideal near San Juan. If it isnt real, i can split the trip to 2 locations - the first near San Juan (for swimming and walking in the old town in the evening) and the second in other place with nice snorkeling. Are there also nice locations on the main island with nice snorkeling right on the beach (or close the beach) ? Since we will travel with our little son, I dont want to make long boat trips for snorkeling, and i would also like to avoid to go by ferry to Vieques and Culebra (I know that there are nice snorkeling spots, but are there so much better then in the main island ?)
2) shopping - how is it in San juan ? Are there also good prices as in the USA ?
Thanks
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25-Nov-2009 08:27
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giangizzero »
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27-Nov-2009 02:17
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alanhanson »
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location: Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
hi everybody
sorry for my english.somebody know the e-mail or internet adress of leslie's guest house in kingstown???
i need the mail of Lower Bay Guest house in bequia to,if somebody had.
ty very much for the help
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25-Nov-2009 07:06
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Fess »
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27-Nov-2009 07:08
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Fess »
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location: Grenada
I am trying to find a cheap place to stay around the 3rd of February. I found Yachy View, St Anns GH, Mitchells GH and Simeons. However I have not found any direct web sites to confirm prices for a single or to make reservations. Any help on a cheap place to stay or web pages of these places is greatly appreciated.
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25-Nov-2009 06:14
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phantom2008 »
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25-Nov-2009 07:09
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location: Haiti
hi there, will be venturing to haiti looking for surf on the north coast in acouple of weeks... have been trying to make a reservation at Norm,s Place in labadie but cannot find any e mail address or site on line.... anyone out there know if it is possible to make a reservation for the place....... cheeers...
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25-Nov-2009 02:57
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VengoEnPaz »
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27-Nov-2009 09:29
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location: Puerto Rico
My girlfriend and I are going to be in Puerto Rico for 8 days over Christmas this year. We are more of the type that avoid museums and tourist sights and more about out-of-the-way places, natural beauty, and street food. I am looking for some suggestions as to what we just can't miss. I read that Vieques is amazing and even more so if you can find a way to rent a jeep. I have also read about Isla Mona and it seems wonderful. Any other suggestions? Thanks!!!
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24-Nov-2009 00:55
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andyewilliams »
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27-Nov-2009 03:25
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wanderingjohn »
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location: Antigua & Barbuda
I'm in Antigua now ... just fresh off the boat from a Carnival Cruise through the eastern Caribbean. I'm convinced now that you have to take a cruise in order to understand travel in parts of the Caribbean. The cruise ship lets you off for generally about 4-6 hours so you have time for a well-orchestrated stop or set of stops at selected tourist sites. You don't browse or follow serendipity or take time to explore what the locals are doing. But I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. I'm wondering if there are any other former adventure travelers out there who have taken a cruise on one of the big cruise lines and have really enjoyed it.
Other posts about my trip can be found at: http://www.wanderings.andyewilliams.com
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24-Nov-2009 00:44
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mreggi »
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25-Nov-2009 05:02
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I will go to Dominica next february and I would like to go to ST Lucia a couple of days by ferry. It seems impossible to book the ship online and I tried to contact them but with no answer. Any idea to book it in advance?
Moreover I would like to know if in february it is possible to see turtle nesting on the beach of grand Anse.
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24-Nov-2009 00:30
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mondug »
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26-Nov-2009 01:38
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lyton »
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location: Saint Lucia
Hey,
My parents are planning to go to St Lucia for 2 and half weeks in January. Is this too long?
They are both turning 60 but are still quick active. They are looking for something relaxing but I know that my father will get bored very easy. Is there much for him to do? 2 and half weeks is a lot of time if there is not much to do! Is there any islands apart from St. Lucia that he could explore?
Mon
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23-Nov-2009 15:42
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DeLisaLou »
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24-Nov-2009 12:58
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jamdownron »
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location: Jamaica
Just booked a spur of moment flight to Montego Bay for this Wednesday. Planning 5 days on the beach. I'm a woman traveling alone and I would like to find relaxed, cheap accommodation on the beach where I can meet some fun people to hang out with in the evening. Sun by day, reggae, flip flops and cocktails by night.
Is Negril the place to go, rather than Montego Bay? Any recommendations for more hostel type single travelers?
Thanks! DeLisa
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22-Nov-2009 15:18
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adventravels »
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23-Nov-2009 11:06
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Weaver »
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location: Saint Lucia
looking for a bareboat rental out of st lucia during last two weeks of january for 2 people: 32 - 36 footers. older boats okay, budget a consideration.
any suggestions? thanks !
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