Island suggestion for me? Something that FEELS island-like??

Hi. I am looking for an end of August/beginning of September vacation in the Caribbean. We are a couple with a toddler. I like swimming at a flat, calm, clear, shallow, warm beach. What island do you recommend for me?

I read the lonely planet carribbean book that described all the different islands and their features and differences already.

I have been to Negril, Jamaica, Cuba, Maya Riviera near Cancun, Atlantis in Bahamas. I was thinking of Punta Cana all inclusive as a backup. Although the all inclusive is a good summer deal and convenient for a 4 day trip, it gets a little isolating and boring behind the gates for 8 nights.

I was hoping for a small island that is easy to get around by public transport bus. It would be nice to have a scenic lush beach to look at with palm trees or small mountains. I don't really want something like dry featureless flat arid Aruba, although that is probably a very smart choice at Hurricane season! :) So far, I thought of St Lucia or Grenada? I prefer a direct flight, no stopover. I wanted something that felt like a nice relaxing island-like vacation. Palm trees, a little sightseeing, swimming.

Hello there! I seen your post and I have a vacation package that I will unfortunately not be able to use. I received this offer as a prize through a prize giveaway via Silverleaf Resorts. With my vacation package, it provides two adults with 5 days and 4 nights of hotel or resort accommodations at an island of your choice. The island choices include: Aruba; Island of Oahu, Hawaii; Island of Maui, Hawaii; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.There are quite a few hotel/resort options per destination, as well. Those include Aruba: 1) Mill Resort & Suites 2) MVC Eagle Beach Resort; Oahu: 1) Aston Hotels & Resorts 2) Aqua Hotels & Resorts 3) Castle Hotels & Resorts; Maui: 1) Aston Hotels & Resorts 2)Hawaiian Hotels & Resorts 3)Castle Hotels & resorts; Montego Bay: 1)Emerald View Resort 2) El Greco Resort; San Juan: 1)Quality Inn El Portal 2) At Wind Chimes Inn. I'm not sure which of these you would consider to feel more island like but if you're interested, I am looking to sell this package for $550, OBO. This package is unfortunately not all inclusive, seeing as airfare is not included, but it has a lot of destination options and is valued at a great price. This package has a retail value of $806.
Some restrictions do apply, but I'd be happy to share those with an interested party. Please contact me if you decide you'd like to visit one of the aforementioned islands and take advantage of my vacation package.
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Thank you.

you might look at roatan.

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