Phil Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 We're thinking about booking a trip for our Anniversary this year (October), but know nothing about the area, like places to stay, what to see, etc. I just know my wife loves beaches and sun and all that jazz. Any advice/suggestions from those of you who've been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I know that you're going to be miserable. Pack 2x the amount of shirts and shorts you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Anytime you leave the mainland US, it should be for an all-inclusive vaca where you don't have to leave the resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 We're thinking about booking a trip for our Anniversary this year (October), but know nothing about the area, like places to stay, what to see, etc. I just know my wife loves beaches and sun and all that jazz. Any advice/suggestions from those of you who've been? My dad went a few times, I'll ask him. I went once, but I was young and was just there for the clubs. Old San Juan is supposed to be amazing. It's very safe if you stay in the city center. Like anywhere else in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Anytime you leave the mainland US, it should be for an all-inclusive vaca where you don't have to leave the resort. I went to Cabo and stayed at an all-inclusive and it was a huge mistake. So many local spots to eat and drink, and perfectly safe. It was probably safer than the LES of NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Scags Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 All inclusive really depends on where you're going. For example Cabo is known for its restaurants and excursions outside the resort. Cancun on the other hand, IMO I would stay on the resort for the most part and go with all inclusive. Another example is we went to Punta Cana (Northeastern Dominican Republic, and out there its nothing but all inclusive resorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Just came back from Ft Myers Beach, FL. Very nice beaches and not terribly expensive. Lots of places to go shelling. Took my son to watch the dolphins on a jet ski. Southwest florida in General very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 I should say, we're not necessarily married to PR, specifically. The idea is more Caribbean-style beaches, resorts, etc. I'd be open to other areas if they're better for weather, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 If it's Caribbean u have to go to st Maarten or Aruba. Both are top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Scags Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Simon you were in Fort Myers? I was just down there last week, well actually Marco Island, a little south. Beautiful white beaches. And yes I agree with Aruba, and Aruba of all my Caribbean experiences was my favorite. Bluest water and is far out of the hurricane zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Yeah. Ft Myers beach. Thought the beaches were better than Miami I wanted to go to senibel island or Marco island too but couldn't find anything on short noticed. Plus I really liked my hotel where we stayed. Just wish it was a little warmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I was in Puerto Rico twice, first time when I was like 12, stood outside of the hotel casino for hours b/c Charles Barkley was in there gambling. 2nd time was a year and a half ago on a cruise, didnt get off the ship. I was in Turks and Caicos in October. Amazing. JetBlue is the only airline that flies direct, and its only a 3 hour flight. Good place for a quick getaway. It is very expensive there though, groceries (if you go to the supermarket), minimum of $100 for dinner each night at the restaurants, cabs (i took a cab to the supermarket that was seriously 5 minutes away and it was $20). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Scags Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Yeah. Ft Myers beach. Thought the beaches were better than Miami Oh yea, Miami is a dump compared to Ft Myers. And you don't get the shitty northeast crowd that goes down to be a part of the 'South Beach' scene, Ft Myers beach is just a nice clean family area with nicer beaches. We joke a lot, but honestly when I'm in Florida I never go to Miami itself unless its for a sporting event or concert. Only beaches ill go to in South Florida are from Ft. Lauderdale and north. South beach is a complete waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Scags Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I was in Puerto Rico twice, first time when I was like 12, stood outside of the hotel casino for hours b/c Charles Barkley was in there gambling. 2nd time was a year and a half ago on a cruise, didnt get off the ship. I was in Turks and Caicos in October. Amazing. JetBlue is the only airline that flies direct, and its only a 3 hour flight. Good place for a quick getaway. It is very expensive there though, groceries (if you go to the supermarket), minimum of $100 for dinner each night at the restaurants, cabs (i took a cab to the supermarket that was seriously 5 minutes away and it was $20). Yea that how Cayman was as well, very expensive, but direct flight from JFK via jetBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Oh yea, Miami is a dump compared to Ft Myers. And you don't get the shitty northeast crowd that goes down to be a part of the 'South Beach' scene, Ft Myers beach is just a nice clean family area with nicer beaches. We joke a lot, but honestly when I'm in Florida I never go to Miami itself unless its for a sporting event or concert. Only beaches ill go to in South Florida are from Ft. Lauderdale and north. South beach is a complete waste of time. I feel like Miami is a "dump" anyway. I don't care for it , at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Yea that how Cayman was as well, very expensive, but direct flight from JFK via jetBlue I really want to go to the Cayman Islands. Barbados is suppose to be really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I want to go to bora bora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Oh yea, Miami is a dump compared to Ft Myers. And you don't get the shitty northeast crowd that goes down to be a part of the 'South Beach' scene, Ft Myers beach is just a nice clean family area with nicer beaches. We joke a lot, but honestly when I'm in Florida I never go to Miami itself unless its for a sporting event or concert. Only beaches ill go to in South Florida are from Ft. Lauderdale and north. South beach is a complete waste of time. Yeah, I was pretty sick of Miami area myself, that's why I decided to go some place different and picked SW Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I want to go to bora bora A friend on mine went on her honeymoon. She said it was beautiful but very boring, and very expensive. We're talking $150 breakfast tabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I still want to go. And also Fiji Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 A friend on mine went on her honeymoon. She said it was beautiful but very boring, and very expensive. We're talking $150 breakfast tabs. I really wanted to go to Tahiti on our honeymoon but it was $10000. Settled for Palm Island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. I like boring when a vacay doesnt involve going to a music festival or sporting event. Sit and veg at the beach while having a rum punch sounds good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I really wanted to go to Tahiti on our honeymoon but it was $10000. Settled for Palm Island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. I like boring when a vacay doesnt involve going to a music festival or sporting event. Sit and veg at the beach while having a rum punch sounds good to me. Yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Scags Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I feel like Miami is a "dump" anyway. I don't care for it , at all. Yea pretty much. Granted astetically is nice to look at with the pretty skyscrapers, and the row of cruise ships, and Key Biscayne bay, but inside Miami itself, its a crap hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentosman42 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Rinc?n! I am biased tho, family friends live there. Very laid back surfer area, great if you wanna go to the beach and go out drinking at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick release Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 if it's an all-inclusive, what's the difference? the only good thing about those places is the swim-up bars. and you can find them elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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