Caraïben

TheMercenary · 07-27-2009, 08:23 PM

If you were to chose a week where would you go and why?

I lean towards St. Martin, for the nude and topless beaches.

I am open to other locations, but need justification.

I know I am not all that popular here but would be interested in honest assessments.

Thanks in advance.

Pie · 07-27-2009, 08:26 PM

Jamaica, for sentimental reasons (honeymoon location, 11 years ago).

glatt · 07-27-2009, 08:33 PM

I've only been to St. Thomas and St. John, and of the two, I like St. John. It's relatively unspoiled. St. Thomas has more of a nightlife, if you like that sort of thing.

TheMercenary · 07-27-2009, 08:47 PM

Thanks.

Any input as to why?

Why would you go there again?

Why was your visit so special that you would do it again?

Nothing personal, just in general.

ZenGum · 07-27-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pie

Jamaica?

No, she wanted to go.

monster · 07-27-2009, 10:08 PM

Went to Negril Jamiaca for our honeymoon. was great but horrible.... it's a lovely area, not overcrowded, lots to do, but we were broke brit studentss and our whiteness at that time of year implied American to the locals. they were pissed off that we didn't tip big.

Clodfobble · 07-28-2009, 07:13 AM

We did a cruise around the whole area, but to be honest we didn't bother much with shore excursions, we just sat on the boat and ate and relaxed and ate some more.

We did go snorkeling in Jamaica, which was awesome, but I deeply regretted letting one of the women on the ship bully me into those stupid hair braids. I held my ground on the idea that cornrows look retarded on white people, but she pushed and pushed until I let her do a French braid just to make her go away. She slathered it with Vaseline that took about 8 intense washings to get out, and only then informed me there was a $20 charge. I was so pissed.

TheMercenary · 07-28-2009, 07:43 AM

I have heard Jamacia has a huge crime problem and it is generally not safe to leave your All Inclusive without a guide. Anyone?

monster · 07-28-2009, 11:15 AM

Dunno it was 15 years ago we were there. we met people like that too, clod. But the snorkelling was fantastic.

Pie · 07-28-2009, 11:32 AM

We were in Port Antonio (waaaay off the beaten track) in 1998 -- definitely a little rougher than the all-inclusives. Didn't feel much worse than any large American city tho. Watch your purse, don't assume everyone is friendly, etc. Basic common sense.

Went back in 2005, stayed at two resorts in Negril. Much more luxurious. We were looking for a lazy vacation, so we didn't venture much off the property, except for a few walks along the shore. The most sinister thing that happened was someone approached us and asked if we wanted to buy some weed. We said no thanks, and that was that.

wolf · 07-28-2009, 12:35 PM

It's all hot and beachy.

Wouldn't go.

Sheldonrs · 07-28-2009, 12:50 PM

I would not feel comfortable going to Jamaica. They treat homosexuals like punching bags according to my Ex and some other friends that have been there.

casimendocina · 07-28-2009, 01:04 PM

Not everyone's cup of tea and definitely not your usual beachy resort type holiday, but if I had a week and an unlimited budget to go somewhere new, I'd choose Cuba. I've heard mixed reports about how much of 'the real Cuba' you get to see (apparently, non-Cubans get shunted off to the resorts) and the vibe and attitudes, but would still like to experience it for myself.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-28-2009, 01:23 PM

Check out this thread, casimendocina.

TheMercenary · 07-28-2009, 01:59 PM

I really hope the Dems change that policy on Cuba and open it up for free travel and trade.

07-27-2009, 08:23 PM	#1
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Caraïben If you were to chose a week where would you go and why? I lean towards St. Martin, for the nude and topless beaches. I am open to other locations, but need justification. I know I am not all that popular here but would be interested in honest assessments. Thanks in advance. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

07-27-2009, 08:26 PM	#2
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Jamaica, for sentimental reasons (honeymoon location, 11 years ago). __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

07-27-2009, 08:47 PM	#4
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Thanks. Any input as to why? Why would you go there again? Why was your visit so special that you would do it again? Nothing personal, just in general. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

07-27-2009, 10:08 PM	#6
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Went to Negril Jamiaca for our honeymoon. was great but horrible.... it's a lovely area, not overcrowded, lots to do, but we were broke brit studentss and our whiteness at that time of year implied American to the locals. they were pissed off that we didn't tip big. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

07-28-2009, 07:13 AM	#7
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	We did a cruise around the whole area, but to be honest we didn't bother much with shore excursions, we just sat on the boat and ate and relaxed and ate some more. We did go snorkeling in Jamaica, which was awesome, but I deeply regretted letting one of the women on the ship bully me into those stupid hair braids. I held my ground on the idea that cornrows look retarded on white people, but she pushed and pushed until I let her do a French braid just to make her go away. She slathered it with Vaseline that took about 8 intense washings to get out, and only then informed me there was a $20 charge. I was so pissed. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

07-27-2009, 08:33 PM	#3
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I've only been to St. Thomas and St. John, and of the two, I like St. John. It's relatively unspoiled. St. Thomas has more of a nightlife, if you like that sort of thing.

07-28-2009, 07:43 AM	#8
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I have heard Jamacia has a huge crime problem and it is generally not safe to leave your All Inclusive without a guide. Anyone? __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

07-28-2009, 11:15 AM	#9
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Dunno it was 15 years ago we were there. we met people like that too, clod. But the snorkelling was fantastic. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

07-28-2009, 11:32 AM	#10
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	We were in Port Antonio (waaaay off the beaten track) in 1998 -- definitely a little rougher than the all-inclusives. Didn't feel much worse than any large American city tho. Watch your purse, don't assume everyone is friendly, etc. Basic common sense. Went back in 2005, stayed at two resorts in Negril. Much more luxurious. We were looking for a lazy vacation, so we didn't venture much off the property, except for a few walks along the shore. The most sinister thing that happened was someone approached us and asked if we wanted to buy some weed. We said no thanks, and that was that. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

07-28-2009, 12:35 PM	#11
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	It's all hot and beachy. Wouldn't go. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

07-28-2009, 12:50 PM	#12
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	I would not feel comfortable going to Jamaica. They treat homosexuals like punching bags according to my Ex and some other friends that have been there. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

07-28-2009, 01:04 PM	#13
casimendocina Professor Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,622	Not everyone's cup of tea and definitely not your usual beachy resort type holiday, but if I had a week and an unlimited budget to go somewhere new, I'd choose Cuba. I've heard mixed reports about how much of 'the real Cuba' you get to see (apparently, non-Cubans get shunted off to the resorts) and the vibe and attitudes, but would still like to experience it for myself.

07-28-2009, 01:23 PM	#14
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Check out this thread, casimendocina. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-28-2009, 01:59 PM	#15
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I really hope the Dems change that policy on Cuba and open it up for free travel and trade. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

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