Travel Part 2 - Where ya headed?

[Gurtholfin]

St. John and St. Maarten are two that are on the list at this point.

For what you say you're looking for, I'd echo St. John although you can certainly get away from the touristy stuff on any of the islands if you want to.

[leswp1]

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St. John and St. Maarten are two that are on the list at this point.

For what you say you're looking for, I'd echo St. John although you can certainly get away from the touristy stuff on any of the islands if you want to.

St John has 2 areas of civilization. There are hiking trails, beaches, snorkeling areas. I went last April and there were barely any people on the beach. it was amazing. Cruz Bay is expensive and very compact. Everything was walkable in town if you can handle extremely steep hills. As in drive up them, take a turn and you can't see over the hood.

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

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Anyone know of any good hikes in Phoenix area other than camelback?

[walrus]

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St. John and St. Maarten are two that are on the list at this point.

Having a 747 fly over you at the beach is cool

[alfablue]

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Cruising to Nassau (blah), St. Maarten and St. Thomas tomorrow for the week. Should be a fun time.

Not much to do in Nassau- other than Atlantis. We normally run at that port.

St Maarten- Orient beach for the lack of clothing, Maho beach for the airport, Marigot for the French food, or Anguilla for the dolphins. Actually, the thing we've done the most of the most there is the America's Cup Yacht racing- which is a BLAST.

St Thomas- as mentioned, great beaches in St John, or a snorkeling excursion way away.

Please let me know what you think of St. Maarten. It's one of the few Caribbean islands that sounds to me like it might be worth a trip. I have zero interest in St. Thomas, Barbados, and the more "touristy/beachy" ones. If I'm going to tolerate the year-round humidity, I need some good scenery, or a unique culture.

When where you last in both?

To us, Barbados is nowhere near as touristy as St Maarten. Maybe you are thinking of the Bahamas. Barbados barely has anything near the port- which is really cool. Even has some great snorkeling right near downtown if you are ok with a long swim from the beach (turtles and a wreck). We like Barbados- and Mount Gay rum- get the aged "1703" for some great sipping rum.

[manurespreader]

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Last week TAP Portugal was offering round trips to many european cities for 350 dollars but I don't know if they still are.

I loved Norway when I went and I found the people especially helpful.

Also this last week I spent two days visiting Boston. It's a great place to visit, but my rental car taxes were unusually high. the total cost of the car was 26 dollars. the total bill..... 73. 82. get a grip Boston. Next time i'm flying in to Manchester.

[theprofromdover]

If you're a Swede, you can stay the hill away from Norway.

A thousand Swedes
Running through the weeds
Chased by one Norwegian!

[jen]

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Looking to do a guided Grand Canyon day tour from Phoenix. Any experiences, good or bad? What should I look for in a tour (as far as where it goes, etc)? No planes or helicopters.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Last week TAP Portugal was offering round trips to many european cities for 350 dollars but I don't know if they still are.

I loved Norway when I went and I found the people especially helpful.

Also this last week I spent two days visiting Boston. It's a great place to visit, but my rental car taxes were unusually high. the total cost of the car was 26 dollars. the total bill..... 73. 82. get a grip Boston. Next time i'm flying in to Manchester.

If you drive in Boston, you're gonna have a bad time.

[joecct]

A thousand Swedes
Running through the weeds
Chased by one Norwegian!

It was at the Battle of Copenhagen!

[joecct]

Last week TAP Portugal was offering round trips to many european cities for 350 dollars but I don't know if they still are.

I loved Norway when I went and I found the people especially helpful.

Also this last week I spent two days visiting Boston. It's a great place to visit, but my rental car taxes were unusually high. the total cost of the car was 26 dollars. the total bill..... 73. 82. get a grip Boston. Next time i'm flying in to Manchester.

Don't forget Providence!

[leswp1]

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Don't forget Provicid!!1!!

FYP- learn to spell it right, man!

[hockeyplayer1015]

Not much to do in Nassau- other than Atlantis. We normally run at that port.

St Maarten- Orient beach for the lack of clothing, Maho beach for the airport, Marigot for the French food, or Anguilla for the dolphins. Actually, the thing we've done the most of the most there is the America's Cup Yacht racing- which is a BLAST.

St Thomas- as mentioned, great beaches in St John, or a snorkeling excursion way away.

Yep, was my 3rd time in Nassau, just kinda poked around downtown and grabbed a meal/drink. Only had like 6 hours anyways.

St. Thomas was 2nd stop, did a pretty neat excursion with a submersible craft that has a fishbowl for your head, so you stay dry above shoulders. BOSS underwater adventure or something like that. Also went up to Paradise Point and overlooked the cove in Charlotte Amalie. Very scenic view, unfortunately it was a bit hazy out to sea.

I actually did the America's Cup Regatta in St. Maarten. Very fun, helping lead Stars and Stripes to a victory over Canada II. Didn't have too much time after to poke around, but the family went to Maho Beach and enjoyed watching the planes come in. Too bad KLM doesn't fly the 747 in anymore.

Booked a couple cruises for next January before we got off this cruise. One out of San Juan to the southern Caribbean (St. Thomas, St Kitts, Curaçao and Aruba), followed shortly after by a short one from Tampa to Key West and Cozumel.

[hockeyplayer1015]

Please let me know what you think of St. Maarten. It's one of the few Caribbean islands that sounds to me like it might be worth a trip. I have zero interest in St. Thomas, Barbados, and the more "touristy/beachy" ones. If I'm going to tolerate the year-round humidity, I need some good scenery, or a unique culture.

As noted just above/below depending on your post display, I didn't really get to truly explore St. Maarten too much. I did enjoy the area around Phillipsburg that I saw, and the family enjoyed Maho Beach. I certainly want to return at some point and get around the island more.

Our guide for the America's Cup excursion did mention he felt that if we were to stay on the island, his ideal length is about 10 days (travel days on each end). Gives enough time to really see the island, do what you want to do and not feel rushed.

[FlagDUDE08]

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FYP- learn to spell it right, man!

is PROVICED} still in Hockey Rast?