Only me Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 We are still trying to plan our vacation for July to celebrate my daughter's graduation, her 18th birthday and our 20th anniversary. I think we have pretty much narrowed it down to the Bahamas or the US Virgin Islands. We don't want to do a cruise. It seems like it would be easier to go to the Virgin Islands since we wouldn't need a passport. Has anyone gone to both places and can compare. Our number one priority is a beautiful beach (clear warm water, sandy shore) and a nearby pool. We would also like to do a bit of siteseeing and perhaps something like swim with the dolphins. If we go to the Virgin Islands which Island would be better to stay at? I feel so overwhelmed with the decisions. It's been a rough week with saying goodbye to our dog. I definitely want to plan the vacation but right now I'm having a difficult time concentrating on planning this trip. I think once we have the plans set it will be a load off and we will know that we have something to look forward to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 St. John is beautiful and relaxing. St. Thomas is also lovely, but was too commercialized for my tastes. (I prefer nature to shopping.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketmaker Amy Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I loved St. Thomas when our cruise stopped there! We took a taxi and spent the day at Emerald Beach....very quiet and undisturbed. We were the only ones there! Bahamas is kind of gross...the Atlantis is nice, though. We didn't stay there, but took a tour of their aquarium when we were on a cruise. Cruises are a fun way to sample different islands. Have fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 St. John is beautiful and relaxing. St. Thomas is also lovely, but was too commercialized for my tastes. (I prefer nature to shopping.) Ditto Ditto! DH and I honeymooned on St. John's and loved it. We'd go there over anywhere else in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 We stopped at Nassau, Bahamas on our cruise and none of us have any desire to ever go back there. We were back on the ship in time to have lunch. I hear if you stay at the Atlantis, it's very nice, but the rest of the island was not somewhere I would choose to vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Aw....I'll take either...just take me with you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I have been to the Bahamas and liked it there a lot. I am not sure what others don't like about it but maybe they haven't been out of the US. I have never been to the US VI and I am sure they are nice too but I would choose St. John because of the National Park. Realize that even the Virgin Islands will not be like mainland US and more like the other Caribbean Islands. They have different values then us so things are different there. (Some things people in the US don't often understand is that we have certain ways we do things that are very cultural but we tend to think of them as 'normal' like our obsession with time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Well, FYI, the Bahamas is a big place!! Nassau is presumably pretty yucky (big city, gambling center) but there are dozens of isolated, near pristine, islands to choose from. DH and I are going to Great Guana Cay for a week in June and staying here http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p211549#photos-bar The reef there is among the best in the world. About 150-200 people inhabit the island. Transport is via golf car. . . Our tiny rental house for the two of us is both ocean front AND bay front. . . Anyway, it is very far from gross, lol. Personally, it sounds like heaven to dh & I. (Nassau would NOT be my idea of a vacation, lol!!) I haven't been to the USVI since I was a kid. From my research, the only island I'd want to spend much time on is St John and it is really pricey. For the same $$, you can find much better, IMHO, in the Bahamas or Carribean. I'd spring for passports and go further abroad. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in AZ Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I've been to both and would recommend the US Virgin Islands. They are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 http://www.discover-eleuthera-bahamas.com/eleuthera-vacation-rental-caresaway.html I suggest this home. Family friends own it and I know it's absolutely spectacular, and very well priced for a family sized house on such a perfect beach. I'd go there if I was taking the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk17 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Ditto Ditto! DH and I honeymooned on St. John's and loved it. We'd go there over anywhere else in the world. St John's Trunk Bay, my favorite reef in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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