ATOT, help me figure out where to take my next vacation

beer

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So I haven't taken a good vacation in a long time. I want to do something that is for 5-6 days this year, around the second week in March. I haven't been anywhere except for Belize and Cozumel, and even then they were just stops on a cruise...

What about a place like the US Virgin Islands? I don't have any feelings on what I'd like to do, really, but somewhere warm with kayaking, etc, would appeal to me. For example, I looked at Costa Rica - I just don't know anyone whose been to these places recently personally.

Costs should be "reasonable." I don't need full luxury but 3.5+ stars for <$250 a night all-inclusive should be enough, right?
 

SacrosanctFiend

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Honestly, if someone states "hottie," or something similar, in their thread, pics should be required.
 

iamwiz82

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USVI is amazing. I could easily live on St. John, or even on the BWI, or the Netherland Antilles, or any of the smaller, less touristy islands. Mexico is a hole, Jamaica is a hole, the major islands of the Bahamas are a hole, Puerto Rico is a hole.
 

laurenlex

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I have been to St. Martin/Sint Maarten on two separate occasions, but just for a day stop while on a cruise. It was both my and my wifes favorite place by far. Perfect weather, beaches, and the French/Dutch culture is a nice touch. Very, very nice place.

I also liked the USVI, and Aruba and Curacao were nice.
 

beer

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Originally posted by: iamwiz82
USVI is amazing. I could easily live on St. John, or even on the BWI, or the Netherland Antilles, or any of the smaller, less touristy islands. Mexico is a hole, Jamaica is a hole, the major islands of the Bahamas are a hole, Puerto Rico is a hole.

Did you fly into the USVI or did you fly into Puerto Rico? Why St. John, out of curiosity?
 

Anubis

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1) we need pics
2) Have you thought about hawaii, i realize its not as exotic as say costa rica, however its warm and has all of that plus there is a fuck ton of outdoor stuff to do like hikeing and all that, that also speak english which is a big + IMO

New Zeland/Australia would be good also however it takes forever to get over there
 

iamwiz82

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Originally posted by: beer
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
USVI is amazing. I could easily live on St. John, or even on the BWI, or the Netherland Antilles, or any of the smaller, less touristy islands. Mexico is a hole, Jamaica is a hole, the major islands of the Bahamas are a hole, Puerto Rico is a hole.

Did you fly into the USVI or did you fly into Puerto Rico? Why St. John, out of curiosity?

St. John is a national park, so it's pretty much undeveloped.

On the other hand, you are in Cali, you should fly to Hawaii since it's only 5 hours from you.