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29-Nov-2009 10:48
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29-Nov-2009 10:48
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location: Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
family of 5 ( adults ) our first visit to the islands ..thinking of Bequia for it's isolation and beauty... open to any suggestions .. and how have most people gotten there from USA( nyc)?
We are casual, like the water , snorkling , walking and love to eat fresh , local cuisine and drinks . The boys like fishing . so any info and advice is most welcomed ..
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29-Nov-2009 07:53
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29-Nov-2009 15:15
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location: Jamaica
help needed!
My friend and I bought some cheap tickets from DC to Kingston for the third week of Dec. Although we've been doing some research, we haven't made any loading reservations yet. Given that we are on a tight budget with only 9 days of vacation, we are still trying to decide what area of the island to visit. Can anyone give me some insights about the +/- of going towards the west (treasure island, black river, Negril-maybe etc) vs the east (Blue Mountain, Port Antonio etc)
Caveats: we don't want all-inclusive (can't afford it); we want beaches, rivers, and mountains; we want to stay in hostels....Also, what's a good site to rent a car in advance?
thank you all!
rafa
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29-Nov-2009 04:55
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29-Nov-2009 04:55
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Hi,
just need a little help about island hopping. I will be flying into san juan p.r. and was wondering how easy it is to continue on down through the islands (BVI's etc) on ferries etc? can you just show up and go between countries/islands? also, i am a canadian, do i need any special visas or anything?
thanks in advance
Vs
I kinda overstayed in the bahamas so im scared that when im leaving i will get stopped by immigration.would i see immigration when leaving back to canada.
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28-Nov-2009 21:14
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29-Nov-2009 01:03
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location: Dominican Republic
Hi
I am planning a trip to DR with my girlfriend in February and I have a few questions as I know very little.
1. Does anyone know which airlines have the best deals flying from Europe? I will be departing from Dublin but getting to any of the major airports in Europe is easy and cheap so it doesnt matter really where the flight leaves from.
2. I want to tie the trip in with Carnaval. Can someone confirm when it is on? It seems they celebrate it a little differently in DR. In Brazil its usually the five days before Lent (ending Shrove TuesdaY) but I read something that in DR its done every Sunday in February ending with a big party at the end of the month for Independence Day. What would be the best time to go to catch all this?
3. Can you still see whales in February?
4. How excited am I about this trip?
Dave
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28-Nov-2009 15:26
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28-Nov-2009 15:26
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location: Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
My husband and I went to St. Vincent & Bequia for a week in early November. It was probably the most relaxing trip we've ever taken....we really enjoyed hanging out, swimming, snorkeling and starting at that gorgeous water. We stayed at the Mariners in St. Vincent and Friendship Bay Beach Resorrt in Bequia. Photos and info are up on my blog...happy to answer any questions.
http://caroundtheworld.com/st-vincent-grenadines/
Chris
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28-Nov-2009 07:43
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28-Nov-2009 07:43
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location: Saint Martin
Hi- I am flying in to St Martin on the 28th of December. I am traveling by myself and not having any luck finding an affordable place to stay. If anybody can help with any suggestions. I had found 1 place, Fantastic GH that charges $90 for a triple. I would be happy to share a room. Please open to any suggestions and happy to throw a blanket on the floor of somebody renting a room. I plan to stay for 1 week. Also anybody have suggestions on what to do for New Years. This is my first time on the island. Thanks for any help!
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28-Nov-2009 07:05
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28-Nov-2009 07:05
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Hello
Am hoping to visit Barbados and St Vincent but will be travelling on a budget especially with the weak pound sterling these days. Can someone let me know how much they spent on average per day while in Barbados incl accommodation if they stayed at a guesthouse/ cheap hotel?
I am looking for a relaxing holiday - maybe do some scuba diving but that's all considering my budget.
Cheers for reading!
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28-Nov-2009 06:24
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28-Nov-2009 06:24
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Hello.
I will be on St Thomas for three weeks this holiday season and looking for some sort of volunteer work or work.
3 weeks seems like a long time to sit around on the beach and do nothing...
If anyone knows of anyone that might need some help please let me know!!!
thanks
badmonkey
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28-Nov-2009 00:49
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wonderbug77 »
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28-Nov-2009 05:16
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mgtraveler »
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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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paintingroses »
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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!!
http://op-mouseears.livejournal.com/
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25-Nov-2009 12:14
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sogril »
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27-Nov-2009 06:26
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MikeyMike »
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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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rikuch »
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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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