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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…
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…
RE: several caribbean islands

by mgtraveler 24 March 2012

Apartride, didn't think you were probably a cruiser ... most of us posting to this board aren't either. I hope I didn't offend you :)…
RE: St John to the Baths at Virgin Gorda

by nilsy 17 February 2012

"Caribbean Traveller" - are you just a tout for this website? The service you plug has no relevance to the question posed by OP. OP…
Re: Puerto Rico or USVI

by uncontop 17 February 2012

In 2011 we decided to visit Vieques instead of our usual favorite St John. Our villa was magnificent, and overall Vieques was lovely and…
Cinnamon Bay, St. John, to St Thomas airport early in the morning

by luisgdl74 09 December 2011

For those familiar with both islands, would I be able to catch a Miami-bound flight departing from St Thomas at 8:00 am if I spend the…
RE: Alternative to Maui

by mgtraveler 12 October 2011

Although I love the Caribbean, I would have to say that Maui edges out any of the Caribbean islands IMHO. Having said that, you can get…
RE: Need some help with choosing an island

by mgtraveler 03 September 2011

You can find what you are looking for on most of the islands in the Caribbean, but I'll narrow down the list a little for you. Islands…
RE: Travel with 70 year old and 2 yound kids (9 & 10 years old)

by mgtraveler 22 August 2011

You really don't give us much to go off of for giving you a recommendation. Just about anywhere in the Caribbean will satisfy your criteria…
RE: Caribbean - Where to?

by mgtraveler 06 July 2011

You don't really say what else you want to do and see other than beaches so a little more info would be helpful. Re: Dominica, it's a…
RE: US Virgin Islands or British Virgin Islands?

by mgtraveler 26 April 2011

I prefer BVI or St. John USVI over St. Thomas or St. Croix, USVI. They pretty much all have good diving, snorkeling and hiking. The Virgin…
RE: Female looking to Travel Alone

by mgtraveler 22 April 2011

Other than the "somewhat cheap" part, I would wholeheartedly agree that Turks & Caicos would be an excellent choice. There actually are…
Closing St John National Park?

by megmuck 09 April 2011

Hey folks - with all the budget kerfuffle in Washington, I'm worried that US Virgin Islands National Park will be closed when we arrive…
RE: USA East Coast Holiday Itinerary help

by smartcookiee 06 April 2011

I'm guessing you mean 2012. It's not about the temperature. Its about the humidity that comes with it and bugs. I haven't personally…
Re: Summer Honeymoon

by wasatchback 28 February 2011

Highly highly highly reccomend St. John. I went there with my girlfriend last year and couldn't have had more enjoyable vacation. We're…
RE: St John car rental necessary?

by seabreeze541 31 January 2011

I've been to St. John several times. Both campgrounds are wonderful. Cinnamon Bay is a little closer to town. I agree about renting a…
Re: St John car rental necessary?

by gypsygrandmum 31 January 2011

Good choice - St. John is paradise in our book! First, we prefer Cinnamon Bay over Maho. Tents are right on the beach level, some in…
St John car rental necessary?

by erin615leigh 31 January 2011

Hello - Planning a trip to St. John for 5-6 days. My boyfriend and I are fairly adventurous and are thinking about staying at the Cinna…
RE: Trip Report: Miami - Key West - Tortola - Jost - Virgin Gorda - St John

by feeelingrooovy 06 January 2011

tell all about foxy's nye! please and thank you!
Trip Report: Miami - Key West - Tortola - Jost - Virgin Gorda - St John

by smartcookiee 04 January 2011

Thanks to everyone who helped with our trip. Wanted to pay back with our trip report and recommendations for future travelers. Our trip…
RE: Looking for Travel Buddy for Camping Adventure Trip USVI/BVI

by JoseKevo 19 December 2010

You might need to realize this post is almost two-years old. The search function in the upper-righthand corner isn't the best but you…
RE: Honeymoon in May

by smartcookiee 07 October 2010

#6,7,8,9 There is an "edit" feature on the forum. No need to post 4 times. OP, I would recommend St John island in the US Virgin Islands.…
RE: Islands with a backpacker vibe and transportation inquiry!

by smartcookiee 08 August 2010

Thanks. We decided to head to southern Florida for a week (Miami, Everglades, and Key West) and then spend a week on Tortola, doing side…
RE: Free airfare to ANYWHERE carribean - where to go?

by mgtraveler 05 August 2010

Matt, Congratulations on your award! To help you better determine the right place for you, you need to give us a little more to go on.…
RE: Tortola vs Virign Gorda (Compared to St John)

by travelinhoney 29 July 2010

we enjoyed both the usvi's and the bvis but the bvis are definitely more secluded and beaches more pristine and less abused by traffic…