Hello. I'm planning to go on vacation with my sister & female cousin the first 2 weeks of July, but need help deciding where to go...
The only conditions are:
1. We don't have alot of money to spend - we're all students
2. It must be warm and involve a gorgeous beach at some point
My sister and I will be starting from Canada, my cousin from Jamaica.
Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
Islandlove--Does, by chance, your cousin who lives in Jamaica have space where she lives to host the other two of you to stay for two weeks? If she also lives not far from a beach, that might be the most economical way for the three of you to vacation together.
Regardless of what tropical paradise you choose to visit, you'll need to each spend a good deal flying there. You'll also probably encounter a trade off between how low your accommodation costs will be in particular destinations and how much you'll need to pay to get there. Fortunately, the three of you will be able to reduce your hotel costs considerably by lodging together. Four possibilities to consider:
(1) The Florida Panhandle--AKA "Redneck Riviera" (Fly into Panama City, rent a small car, maybe rent beach place by the week; No, its not the cheapest place in the world to stay, but it might be quite practical if you find favorable airfares.)
(2) South Florida (Fly into Miami or Fort Lauderdale; Hotel lodging and meals might cost more than for #1, but without the necessity of your renting a car for two weeks. I believe there are some youth hostels at Miami's South Beach.
(3) Mexico's Caribbean Coast--AKA "The Riviera Maya" (Fly into Cancun and then base yourselves in Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, and/or Isla Mujeres; Cheaper food and lodging than in the USA, but probably more airfare to arrive.
(4) Honduras--(Fly into San Pedro Sula and then bus to the Caribbean. Higher air cost getting there might be partially compensated for with lower lodging and food costs, compared to #1, #2, and #3.
Final Comment--Be wary of attaining what you seek. Each option above is not merely "warm" but extremely hot and humid during the summer. Following a Canadian winter you now seek heat but when immersed in it your perspective may change. With limited funds consider flying instead to somewhere in the southeastern USA, such as North Carolina or Virginia, with access to rafting, cool green mountains and also (a day's drive away) ocean beaches. Where ever you go enjoy your time together!
Hi!
Poland, Polish North coast. For Example Gdansk, Sopot, Kolobrzeg. There are great beaches, great cultural life. I strongly recomend!!
Yes! I was considering central America or Croatia, Poland or Greece. What i'm concerned about though are possible strikes in Greece and that it will be the start of high season in Croatia, do you think it will be very hard to find affordable accomodation in Croatia??
A friend has also suggested El salvador or Panama in central America...any highlight/low points I should consider there??
Thanks!!
Central America in the months of July/August is rainy season. I think Costa Rica would be a much better choice and there are a lot more activities to do since it a much touristic country than El Salvador or Panama. Cancun is lovely and you can find all price levels in all-inclusive resorts. Maybe Miami beach would be an ideal choice and if you want to venture out, there are small 3 day cruises to the bahamas for around $300 which will allow you to get a different experience too. However, your flight will be a very long one.