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Caribbean Islands: Off the beaten track?

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ziplok · 05/11/2023 09:21

Considering heading to the Caribbean in January to beat the winter blues. We’ve been to many of the easy to get to/mainstream islands such as Grenada, Antigua, Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint Lucia.

Thinking of trying to get to a smaller island like Nevis or maybe one of the Grenadines. Has anyone got any suggestions?

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TedWilson · 08/11/2023 22:49

I haven't done it but I know there are sailings from the bigger islands so you'd prob find a package operating out of one of those.

MariaLuna · 08/11/2023 22:53

I know there are sailings from the bigger islands

Really? I've yet to find out about them and I've been to the 3 biggest, more than once.

It's all flights between them (and not cheap!).

RelaxedPigeon · 08/11/2023 23:07

Bequia or Carriacou are both very nice.

OhpoorMe · 08/11/2023 23:10

MariaLuna · 08/11/2023 22:53

I know there are sailings from the bigger islands

Really? I've yet to find out about them and I've been to the 3 biggest, more than once.

It's all flights between them (and not cheap!).

I think PP means from their bigger twin islands. You can get a boat from St Kitts to Nevis and from St Vincent to the Grenadines.

EnglishGirlApproximately · 08/11/2023 23:13

I loved Bonaire, its super safe and friendly with a really laid back vibe. Amazing for snorkeling too. You'd need to go via schipol for it.

Applesaarenttheonlyfruit · 09/11/2023 11:52

MariaLuna · 08/11/2023 22:53

I know there are sailings from the bigger islands

Really? I've yet to find out about them and I've been to the 3 biggest, more than once.

It's all flights between them (and not cheap!).

https://www.caribsurf.net/information/caribbeanferries.html.

CARIBBEAN FERRIES

https://www.caribsurf.net/information/caribbeanferries.html

MariaLuna · 09/11/2023 11:54

I think PP means from their bigger twin islands. You can get a boat from St Kitts to Nevis and from St Vincent to the Grenadines.

Ah, thanks for clarifying. Not been to them.

MariaLuna · 09/11/2023 11:55

@Applesaarenttheonlyfruit

Thanks for that link. Will take a look and dream of escaping the coming winter.

nappiesandcontracts · 09/11/2023 12:02

Bequia is lovely

BigDahliaFan · 09/11/2023 12:12

We went to ST kitts and Nevis about 15 years ago. It was one of my favourite holidays of all time. We booked a flight and cheap AI and Kitts with British Airways. And just used it for a few days at the beginning and end of the holiday. We got the ferry over to Nevis and stayed in a plantation hotel over there - were were the only people in it at one point for a few nights.

We walked and took taxis on Nevis. And hired a car for a few days on Kitts.

It had a totally different feel to St Lucia, which I didn't really like... we felt very safe, it was beautiful and the snorkelling was incredible.

Applesaarenttheonlyfruit · 09/11/2023 12:19

MariaLuna · 09/11/2023 11:55

@Applesaarenttheonlyfruit

Thanks for that link. Will take a look and dream of escaping the coming winter.

I have a fantasy trip started 😁I expect there are more boats. I love the idea of island hoping - for a few months!

SeaToSki · 09/11/2023 12:21

The British Virgin Islands are lovely, you fly into Tortola and then can get a boat out to the more far flung ones. You can even island hop if you want to

Floofydawg · 09/11/2023 12:43

Tobago is lovely, beautiful beaches.

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