your favorite Caribbean vacation destination?

Lets see, I've not been to too many Caribbean islands, BUT he's my choices in order.

1. St Croix
2. St Maarten
3. St Lucia
4. Antigua

Went to the Bahamma's last year - very "touristy". I would love to go to Aruba one day. My brother has been there a couple of times he said its really nice.

My daughter and son-in-law just took that same cruise. They like all of the places except the Bahamas. She said they were kind of scared there and didn't feel safe. They loved Tortola the most I'm sure because that's all she talked about. lol Enjoy your trip!

Went to the Bahamma's last year - very "touristy". I would love to go to Aruba one day. My brother has been there a couple of times he said its really nice.

Aruba is fantastic! Beautiful beaches and not crowded at all. I'd live there if I could!

We just took the Carnival Magic to Jamaica, Grand Caymen, and Cozumel- AMAZING

my favorite was Grand Caymen

I feel I may have done the same cruise as you...

The islands are all quite similar, in all truthfulness, especially the side of them you get to see from a cruise. I assume you are just doing paid for tours on each of them?

Nassau was the most different, and was pretty cool. I think we did a rum distillery tour when I was there, so that might of helped with the liking of the island!

For pure relaxation, I loved Tortola. The beach we went to was beautiful, there was an open air market near port, and it was just like spending the day in heaven.

All of mine were from a cruise. I actually liked Barbados the least. On my "really really want to visit" list is Jost Van *kitten*

JM

I love Punta Cana (Dominican) to just relax on a regular touristy spot, but you will find that Tortola is gorgeous!

Just curious.... I have traveled many places but never to the Caribbean. This year the family is taking a cruise... Our 4 destinations are Antigua, St. Martens ( I think ) Tortola, and Nassau.....

So I guess ONE of them will become my favorite...

I have only been to St Maarten out of the ones you mentioned. If you have the opportunity, and like this sort of thing, I HIGHLY recommend doing the Americas Cup 12 metre sailboat regatta excursion. dh and I did that one in Oct. 2009 and it was one of our favorite excursions to date. Behind that, our favorite was Cozumel with an excursion to Passion Island (the island where they film the Corona commercials). We've also been to Ocho Rios, Jamaica (not our favorite); Grand Cayman (didn't get to see much there, since we forgot to take a credit card off the boat that day and didn't have any excursions planned); St Thomas (also didn't see much there, but I've heard it's nice); and Grand Turk (by far our least favorite). We are going on another cruise in 29 days and will be visiting Aruba & Curacao. Have a great time on your cruise!!

I agree, Jamaica mon! We also leave for a couples only all inclusive resort in Negril in a week! :happy:

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You might be staying in the resort right next to us! :happy:

I never have liked Nassau, been twice, and going a third time on a cruise this summer. However, we'll probably hit the sand for a nice beach bar. There is one right off the market that is fairly well known!

JM

I've only been to St Lucia, and loved it. Didn't spend much time off the resort though. Or sober for that matter.:laugh:

That sounds like my honeymoon at Ocho Rios, Jamaica. :laugh:

Grand Caymen-Rum Island -- Awesome

Cuba!