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Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :
 
My stressed out husband just gave me the go ahead to book a much needed vacation. He wants to go lay on the beach, drink beer and leave the BlackBerry at home. Seven days of sand, sun and relaxation. No kids, dogs, phones, etc.

I'm in shock.

I'm also clueless.

I'd really love your input on the best beach vacation you've personally experienced or have heard about.

Any tips you have will be so appreciated.

I'm so excited! I want to plan it perfectly, so that he gets the best beach vacation...and so do I. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :
 
No oil spill jokes. I feel like crying and then kicking the crap out of someone because of that.
 
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
 
Are you looking for a luxury resort or peace and solitude?

The best beach vacation I've had is atooMan of War Bay cottages in Tobago.

http://www.man-o-warbaycottages.com/rates.htm

If affordable rustic cottages surrounded by tropical rain forest, only a few dozen feet from the Caribbean Sea and far from the crowds is what you are looking for, this is the place. The snorkeling is great too.
 
Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :
 
Both! Is it possible?
 
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
 
In my experience, its either one or the other. If you have an unlimited budget, you might be able to get both but I've never been in that position.
 
Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :
 
You're right. I realized that after my original reply. Can't have everything. We'd like privacy...something off the beaten path.
 
Posted by steven (Member # 8099) on :
 
Marina Ballena state park, in Bahia, Costa Rica. Waaaay off the beaten track. I've lived there for several months at a time. There's a nice little hostel/bar/restaurant there, about a 20 minute walk from the beach, called the Tucan Hotel.. The owner is an incredible guitarist. They have great live music.

Come to think of it, it's the rainy season. You might want to wait until the dry season starts in December.
 
Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :
 
It's the HOTTTT season in the Dominican Republic where my sister lives. I'd go there anyway, but my husband wants to be completely alone. No family even on the same island...ha! It's the rainy season in Costa Rica. I assume the weather is similiar right now in Tobago...right?

[ July 01, 2010, 09:08 AM: Message edited by: Tammy ]
 
Posted by steven (Member # 8099) on :
 
The Big Island of Hawai'i is very remote. The North side of the Island is the perfect balance between rainy and dry, and it's always between 75-80 F, year round. There's not a lot to do, unless you enjoy hiking on cooled lava, surfing, or browsing antique shops.
 
Posted by Samprimary (Member # 8561) on :
 
worst person to ask, given that i can derive the same enjoyment from a beachside motel in cape may as i can from a massively decadent resort stay in luxury Caribbean destinations

BUT wailea (on maui) and Caneel Bay deserve a shout-out.
 
Posted by Stephan (Member # 7549) on :
 
Montserrat. You can get a private villa with a private swimming pool for well under $1,000 for the week. It is also one of the few islands in the Caribbean free of biting insects.
 
Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :
 
Thanks for all your input. I appreciate all of it.

We decided to go to Staniel Cay it's a small little island around the Exuma Cays, approximately 75 miles south of Nassau.

I'm counting the days. [Smile]
 


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