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 trendal
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 Vacation Destinations 
#6951455 - 05/22/07 01:14 PM (5 years, 11 months ago) |
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So my gf and I are thinking about taking a vacation...but we're not sure where to go yet! We definitely want to go to the Caribbean...but where is the question!
Have any of you been there before? If so, where did you go? How was it?
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 Re: Vacation Destinations [Re: trendal]
#6951460 - 05/22/07 01:16 PM (5 years, 11 months ago) |
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St. John, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is unbelievable. YOu take a plane to St. Thomas, and then St. John is only accessible by boat, not plane, because it is something like 95 percent nature preserve.
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Well, if you decide not to go to the Caribbean, I've got a good suggestion. I assume that you are looking for nice beaches/scenery/wildlife so I would recommend Costa Rica. It will probably be MUCH cheaper than the Virgin Islands, and there is more to see and do. Costa Rica is considerably more expensive than it's Central American neighbors, but it is still pretty cheap by US standards (and I assume Canadian). If you want to know more about it, just let me know as I was there for a little while last summer. It's badass...
If you are looking for a different type of place, I've got a few other suggestions.
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Re: Vacation Destinations [Re: kindadank]
#6951698 - 05/22/07 02:04 PM (5 years, 11 months ago) |
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Oh well when I said "Caribbean" I meant any of those islands down there...I just don't know my geography names 
Cuba is an option too, so really anywhere around there is good!
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Re: Vacation Destinations [Re: trendal]
#6951701 - 05/22/07 02:05 PM (5 years, 11 months ago) |
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The Dominican Republic is more of a fratboy spring break destination now than it used to be, so it's not as nice...harder to find a quiet spot, but if you go you can hang out with Phred.
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trendal
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What about Cuba, anyone been there?
I have a friend who went and absolutely LOVED it...said he'd even consider moving there!
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Re: Vacation Destinations [Re: trendal]
#6951792 - 05/22/07 02:35 PM (5 years, 11 months ago) |
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Take a Cruise of Caribbean.
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Re: Vacation Destinations [Re: Brainiac]
#6951797 - 05/22/07 02:36 PM (5 years, 11 months ago) |
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Naw, we're not the cruise type...we just want a beach to relax on 
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Re: Vacation Destinations [Re: trendal]
#6951831 - 05/22/07 02:48 PM (5 years, 11 months ago) |
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Look up Atlantis
Atlantis, Paradise Island is an epic vacation experience amidst the world’s largest open-air marine habitat and home to over 50,000 sea animals representing over 200 species. Guests have complimentary access to exotic sea life exhibits, 14 swimming areas including a 7-acre snorkeling lagoon and miles of white sand beaches. Endless activities for sport or relaxation include the Caribbean’s most exciting casino, Mandara Spa, unique Discovery Kids Adventures, duty-free shopping and vast array or restaurants and lounges, including renowned cuisine by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Nobu Matsuhisa. In 2007, Atlantis debuts never-seen-before water slides, including a 200-foot-long drop into an alligator gar lagoon, encounters with magnificent dolphins and world famous nightlife.
http://www.atlantis.com/flash.aspx
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Re: Vacation Destinations [Re: trendal]
#6951922 - 05/22/07 03:14 PM (5 years, 11 months ago) |
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Quote:
trendal said:
Naw, we're not the cruise type...we just want a beach to relax on
I've only been on one cruise and it was to the caribbean. Absolutely terrible.
I'm with you, man. I'd much rather get somewhere and enjoy it rather than making a few stops here and there at ridiculously crowded islands that are owned by the cruise lines.
West Indies is where it's at. We've been to St. Thomas, St. Barts and had our wedding on the island of St Lucia. I couldn't pick my favorite from the 3 but they were all much nicer than either Jamaica, Puerto Rico or any of the tourist traps we stopped at in the Caribbean.
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