margun Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'm looking to book this year's hols- the missus wants to go to the Caribbean (I hate flying and have managed to avoid it for the last 7 years, I've been told to grow a pair and I don't think I'm going to be able to dodge the bullet this year). Trouble is deciding where to go. We want somewhere with great beaches, activities/sights and plenty of restaurants/bars. So far it's between Barbados, Cuba and St Lucia, can anyone recommend a resort here, or suggest alternatives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 st lucia morgan bay , lovely imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 get yourself on a virgin jumbo to st lucia, you wont know you are flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I have done a few islands, Antigua being my favourite at the moment but I am going to Cuba in March which is half the price of anywhere else in the Caribbean so with my wife and 3 kids has saved me a good few grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROY Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 We are off to Aruba this year First time we have been there but really looking forward to it meant to be great diving there, Done the Domican a couple couple of years ago was bloody great, a very poor place but the locals really know how to enjoy themselves and help you enjoy yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Tortuga! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chr15j Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Barbados, very nice indeed! Reccomend st james to stay and then hire a moke to explore bethsheda, Scottish district, northern tip etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 get yourself on a virgin jumbo to st lucia, you wont know you are flying. I'd prefer a jumbo virgin to flying tbh :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottoj18 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) +1 for Aruba amazing holiday white sands clear seas. A really relaxed place and you outside the hurricane belt My best bit was on a party boat with dolphins following! Edited January 20, 2013 by Scottoj18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddywack12 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 We are Done the Domican a couple couple of years ago was bloody great, a very poor place but the locals really know how to enjoy themselves and help you enjoy yourself. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I have done a few islands, Antigua being my favourite at the moment but I am going to Cuba in March which is half the price of anywhere else in the Caribbean so with my wife and 3 kids has saved me a good few grand. We've thought about Antigua, can you recommend a resort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Tortuga! Where's Tortuga gixer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Where's Tortuga gixer? Only a few of us know the way, me, Capt. Barbosa, Jack Sparrow.... It's very nice though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Tortola is fantastic. Barbados is really nice as is Grenada and St Maarten. Dominica is really lovely and green and has some of the beat diving spots if you are into that. French Caribbean runs on euros so is expensive and full of grumpy french people ( st Barts and Martinque). I am off to Tobago in a few week and already have my fishing gear packed and a boat trip booked for a days fishing! The only places I have been in the Caribbean which I wouldn't recommend are Isla margarita which is not that nice and pretty dangerous and also St Vincent as it has a distinct lack of sandy beaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8landy Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) I would sugest a cruise! And before u ask I am 36 not 63!. Me and the wife have been crusing for past 5 years most easters around caribbean. Great food on ship, loads of things to do on and off ship and you get a great taste of each island. I would recomend Princess Cruises. Edited January 20, 2013 by V8landy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 From someone who used to live in Barbados.... Get to st lucia... Absolutely stunning!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 We are off to Aruba this year First time we have been there but really looking forward to it meant to be great diving there, Done the Domican a couple couple of years ago was bloody great, a very poor place but the locals really know how to enjoy themselves and help you enjoy yourself. When do you go mate?? I'm getting married there on the 4th of June... Only a few of us know the way, me, Capt. Barbosa, Jack Sparrow.... It's very nice though.... Tea spat all over the laptop!!! Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROY Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 When do you go mate?? I'm getting married there on the 4th of June... Not till August be nice to hear what you think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8landy Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Are you staying at the Marriot Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino? Even if you are not, take a trip there, speak nicley to reception and they will let you on to the private isalnd they have. It is about a 10 min trip in their private moor boat...it is like willy wonker trip. Great private island/beach with loads to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Just get thi-sen to skeggy tha will not go far wrong, everythin tha wants :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Tobago is great. St Marten is too. Fishing in Tobago is world class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I would sugest a cruise! And before u ask I am 36 not 63!. Me and the wife have been crusing for past 5 years most easters around caribbean. Great food on ship, loads of things to do on and off ship and you get a great taste of each island. I would recomend Princess Cruises. + 1 with a cruise done a fair few in the carribean and love them, im not old either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 +2 for a cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Are you staying at the Marriot Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino? Even if you are not, take a trip there, speak nicley to reception and they will let you on to the private isalnd they have. It is about a 10 min trip in their private moor boat...it is like willy wonker trip. Great private island/beach with loads to do. Staying at the divi beach hotel...that's if I make it thru my stag weekend in Prague in march.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottoj18 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I stayed at the divi wicked hotel.. And there's a casino just up the road and there's a shuttle that goes there from just outside the hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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