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  • #1

    Which island in the Caribbean

    We are looking to go to one of the islands in the Caribbean sometime in the future. We don't have children that would travel with us.
    We have been to all the USVI, Dominica, Grenada, DR, and Aruba.

    Requirements:
    White sandy beaches with few rocks
    Trade winds, what time of year?
    Not too commercialized, still has island charm
    Ability to take day trips to other islands
    Reasonable prices for food
    Casino a plus not necessary
    Need some activities, but not a lot of them

    Where would you go?
    Where would you stay?

    Thanks all for the input!
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  • #2
    St. Martin/ Sint Maarten would match your requirements best, especially for day trips to other islands. There are easy day trips to Anguilla (British colony, very low key, great beach), St. Barths (French colony, best upscale), and Saba (Dutch colony, great nature island, wonderful rain forest but no real beach), all by boat, and to Statia (Dutch colony, small, relatively undeveloped) by air. Plus St. Martin itself, being have French and half Dutch is essentially two islands in one.

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    • #3
      I agree with Steve although the one criteria SXM will not meet is the one that has me never wanting to go back. It is very very crowded and developed on the dutch side where the majority of timeshares are.

      Still it hits every other point you are looking for and no other island will do that.
      Lawren
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      There are many wonderful places in the world, but one of my favourite places is on the back of my horse.
      - Rolf Kopfle

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      • #4
        Oh, that was one thing that is important..didn't even think to mention...not crowded.

        I've been looking all morning, does anyone know how Tortola is...they have all kinds of trips to other islands, beaches look nice, no casino,

        Thoughts?

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        • #5
          Originally posted by jericap View Post
          Oh, that was one thing that is important..didn't even think to mention...not crowded.

          I've been looking all morning, does anyone know how Tortola is...they have all kinds of trips to other islands, beaches look nice, no casino,

          Thoughts?
          Not available thru timeshare though but BVIs would be perfect as well, less the casino.

          You could book one of the nicer little timeshares on St Thomas, like Elysian or Bluebeards Beach Club and ferry out to other islands (BVI) from Redhook or book daytrips a few days.

          Have you looked at Grand Cayman The Reef or Morritts? GCM is pricey food wise but there are tons of things to do. I don't think you could really island hop unless maybe a day trip to Cayman Brac. My current timeshare favorite.

          Another thought is the Tradewinds cruises. Pricey but the reviews are fabulous. I would do one in a heartbeat but DH gets seasick.
          Lawren
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          There are many wonderful places in the world, but one of my favourite places is on the back of my horse.
          - Rolf Kopfle

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          • #6
            II does offer one resort in Tortola. I have seen it pop up every once in a while...

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            Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas • LBN
            West End, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

            Nestled on a 52-acre, seaside estate, this 157-room resort is set on one of Tortola's finest beaches - a mile of white sand, lapped by the gentle surf of the Caribbean Sea. Amenities include a large, free-form swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center, spa and salon, two restaurants, pool bar and grill, and gift shop.

            On-Site
            · Air Conditioning (In Units) · Bar/Cocktail Lounge · Beach · Car Rentals · Cooking Facilities (In Units) · Day Spa · Entertainment, Live · Exercise Room, Equipped · Grocery/Convenience Store · Restaurant · Scuba Diving · Swimming Pool, Outdoors · Television (In Units) · Tennis Nearby
            · Bicycle Trails · Boat Marina/Launching · Sailing/Rentals
            Angela

            If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

            BTW, I'm still keeping track of how many times you annoy me.

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            • #7
              Have you ever seen it available?

              RCI has one as well and it has never come up.
              Ole Works Inn (#6997)
              Cane Garden Bay,
              British Virgin Islands



              Originally posted by ArtsieAng
              II does offer one resort in Tortola....

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              Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas • LBN
              West End, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

              Nestled on a 52-acre, seaside estate, this 157-room resort is set on one of Tortola's finest beaches - a mile of white sand, lapped by the gentle surf of the Caribbean Sea. Amenities include a large, free-form swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center, spa and salon, two restaurants, pool bar and grill, and gift shop.

              On-Site
              · Air Conditioning (In Units) · Bar/Cocktail Lounge · Beach · Car Rentals · Cooking Facilities (In Units) · Day Spa · Entertainment, Live · Exercise Room, Equipped · Grocery/Convenience Store · Restaurant · Scuba Diving · Swimming Pool, Outdoors · Television (In Units) · Tennis Nearby
              · Bicycle Trails · Boat Marina/Launching · Sailing/Rentals
              Lawren
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              There are many wonderful places in the world, but one of my favourite places is on the back of my horse.
              - Rolf Kopfle

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              • #8
                Originally posted by lawren2
                Have you ever seen it available?
                Yes, I have seen it pop up every once in a while. Just recently, it showed up. I don't think I postd it tho. Don't know too much about the island.
                Angela

                If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

                BTW, I'm still keeping track of how many times you annoy me.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by ArtsieAng View Post
                  Yes, I have seen it pop up every once in a while. Just recently, it showed up. I don't think I postd it tho. Don't know too much about the island.
                  Oh that would be a keeper!
                  Lawren
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                  There are many wonderful places in the world, but one of my favourite places is on the back of my horse.
                  - Rolf Kopfle

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                  • #10
                    These are some times that I've posted it. Seems they've always been studios. I can tell you that I have seen it, and not posted it. Not sure what size units they were..........

                    Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas • BRT WEST INDIES, 4/19/08, studio

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                    Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas • LBN
                    West End, Tortola , BRT WEST INDIES
                    Resort Details & Photos

                    Apr 19 2008 - Apr 26 2008 e 2 4 e24


                    Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas • BRT WEST INDIES 6/2/07...studio

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                    Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas • LBN
                    West End, Tortola , BRT WEST INDIES
                    Resort Details & Photos

                    Jun 02 2007 - Jun 09 2007 e 2 2 e22


                    Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas • West End, Tortola , BRT WEST INDIES 5/26...studio

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                    Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas • LBN
                    West End, Tortola , BRT WEST INDIES
                    Resort Details & Photos

                    May 26 2007 - Jun 02 2007 e 2 2 e22



                    Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas • Tortola , BRT WEST INDIES 6/9/07...studio

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                    Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas • LBN
                    West End, Tortola , BRT WEST INDIES
                    Resort Details & Photos

                    Jun 09 2007 - Jun 16 2007 e 2 2 e22
                    Angela

                    If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

                    BTW, I'm still keeping track of how many times you annoy me.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by lawren2 View Post
                      Oh that would be a keeper!
                      I'll keep my eyes open for it, from now on.
                      Angela

                      If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

                      BTW, I'm still keeping track of how many times you annoy me.

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                      • #12
                        How did I miss SPRING BREAK!!!!


                        well there's a be on the lookout.
                        I want you to find me a studio 4 or 1BDRM check-in 4/10/09.

                        Please.
                        Lawren
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                        There are many wonderful places in the world, but one of my favourite places is on the back of my horse.
                        - Rolf Kopfle

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                        • #13
                          Lawren

                          You could book one of the nicer little timeshares on St Thomas, like Elysian or Bluebeards Beach Club and ferry out to other islands (BVI) from Redhook or book daytrips a few days.
                          I'm going to St Thomas in Feb 09. I know that you can take a ferry to St John. What other islands/day trips, are available from St Thomas?
                          Angela

                          If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

                          BTW, I'm still keeping track of how many times you annoy me.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by lawren2 View Post
                            How did I miss SPRING BREAK!!!!
                            Sorry....I didn't know that you, or anyone for that matter, had an interest. I'll let you know when it shows up, from now on.
                            Angela

                            If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

                            BTW, I'm still keeping track of how many times you annoy me.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by ArtsieAng View Post
                              I'm going to St Thomas in Feb 09. I know that you can take a ferry to St Johns. What other islands/day trips, are available from St Thomas?
                              Tortola
                              Virgin Gorda

                              US Virgin Islands Ferry Schedule

                              pssst It is St John (no "s")
                              St Johns is the capital of Antigua.
                              Lawren
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                              There are many wonderful places in the world, but one of my favourite places is on the back of my horse.
                              - Rolf Kopfle

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