Caribbean Vacation in January

rem1970 · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 Post subject: Caribbean Vacation in January

I'm planning a trip for my mother and I that would be for 5-7 days in early January. She is 74 but moderately active. Where should we go? Here's the criteria:

* beautiful beaches
* reasonable chance of good weather
* island culture and/or historical points of interest
* would like to avoid a painfully long flight if I can help it, although I'm resigned to the fact that anywhere in the Caribbean will not be a short flight for us since we live in L.A.

We have been to Puerto Rico, St. Martin, St. Bart's and Cancun, and would prefer to try someplace new.

Please help, and thanks!

xkenx · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 Post subject:

You can fly non-stop LA to Jamaica. In Ocho Rios, there is Jamaica Inn, a charming, family-owned-for-50+ years small hotel, Jamaica Inn. No place gets better reviews from travelers. Private beach.
Also, you can fly nonstop to Miami, then nonstop to Barbados, an interesting and varied island. Lovely people, great sightseeing, including plantation houses, gardens, cave, history. You'll need maximum time there.

Alex · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 Post subject:

As already noted, Air Jamaica is a non-stop option from LAX, otherwise you'll be connecting over (most likely) MIA or DFW.

Distance wise, the closest islands to the West Coast are Cayman and Jamaica... to take two Eastern Caribbean Islands you noted (Grenada and Barbados), you are adding at least 2-3 hours travel time.

Roger · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 13

You should consider Anguilla. It is like T & C but the water will be warmer. It has some of the whitest sand and bluest water of all the islands. Also, you could take turns babysitting and do a day trip via ferry to either St. Martin or St. Barts. We stayed at Ku` and loved it. If you get a beach front unit, you are just a few steps from the waters edge!

eguerdi · Joined: 18 Dec 2008 Posts: 2

Well, here is a rank about the beaches I like the most in the Caribbean:
Los Roques, Venezuela
Negril, Jamaica
Jost Van Dyke Island
Little Bay Beach, Anguilla
Placencia, Belize

Of course there are many other!

sarah · Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Posts: 11

why don't you try in Jamaica when it comes to beautiful beaches theres a lot in this place and there are lot of cool places here.The food is delicious too.
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