Expert: Jennifer Byrne - 9/25/2010

Question
Hi,
I have been looking at all of the different areas in the caribbean for the perfect spot for a getaway that includes the following for a couple. I have been to a few areas before, and do not want to include Jamaica, basically we are interested in an all inclusive, that includes all meals and drinks, not just breakfast. An ocean front resort with a good swimming beach, i.e not a rocky shore, or lots of seaweed, safety is somewhat an issue too, so a private resort beach is a plus, not open to public. A good swimming pool or two-we really enjoy swimming, we envision ourselves laying beachside with drinks in our hands :) This is a budget plus vacation, meaning we want at least 4 star, but no more than 3-400$per night per couple. I like the idea of a smaller resort, to cut down on some of the walking distance, and crowds..I really want the water to be turquoise blue too..not atlantic ocean looking, I have been to the Cayman islands once, I loved the water there. We really envision it being a relaxed romantic 4 night trip in March, but we also want to do one adventure such as deep sea dive, scuba dive, or swimming with dolphins. I have been looking for all these qualities and my head is spinning! Some advice and help would be great! And, the shorter the drive from the airport to the hotel the better, sounds picky, but we will be coming from Ohio, and don't want to spend an hour in a cab after our flight. Thank you so much for your time and help! I will look forward to your reply.

Answer
Hi Chris,

There are many fabulous resorts out there to choose from. Based on what you've mentioned here, my first recommendation would be Turks and Caicos for the beautiful water, beaches and amazing resorts. March is a tricky time, as pricing is very high in ther Caribbean. But this would be my first thought for you.

If you want to email me directly, I would really like to talk with you more about your vision for this trip and just get a bit more information from you. I would be happy to narrow down some great spots for you also.

Looking forward to talking with you soon.

Sunny regards,


Jennifer Byrne | Owner/Tropical Vacation Specialist
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