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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| travel | 8/20/2009 | John Crandall |
| Q: John, Your response to Marc was some of the most informative I've found. I'm in a similar ... A: ..I do have one place that I think of quite often that I think is a phenomenal place in the ... | ||
| Honeymoon advice :) | 8/10/2009 | John Crandall |
| Q: My fiance and I are seriously considering the Carribean as our honeymooon destination. We are from ... A: ..nice hearing from you in the UK. St.Lucia is gorgeous and with good reason. They call it ... | ||
| weather in st lucia | 6/20/2009 | Jennifer Byrne |
| Q: we are thinking of a holiday in July 2010 to St Lucia, what will the weather be like. thanks A: I wish I could predict the weather, but unfortunately, I'm not a weather forecaster. I can tell you ... | ||
| all inclusive | 5/10/2009 | John Crandall |
| Q: I would like to find an all-inclusive resort that offers fresh seafood, a great beach {as Negril} ... A: ..First, let me apologize for the delay. There was a glitch in my email service for which there was ... | ||
| weather tips | 4/13/2009 | John Crandall |
| Q: thinking to take a cruise around end Sept 20th or so....in the caribean , what would the weather be ... A: Jackie...I would reconsider. September and October is peak hurricane season in the Caribbean. Though ... | ||
| Honeymoon Palning | 4/13/2009 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: . my fiancee and me are planing for our lovely honeymoon which gonna be in September this year..we ... A: Congratulations on your engagement! I just answered a question similar to yours, I will recommend ... | ||
| Honeymoon in September | 4/2/2009 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: I know it is the height of hurricane season in September. I am getting married at the end of August ... A: I am so sorry this wasn't answered sooner,for some reason I just received notice I had a question ... | ||
| honeymoon destination | 3/25/2009 | Diane Fazio |
| Q: Diane, My fiance and I are beginning our search for the perfect honeymoon destination. I am ... A: I would be glad to help you ...If you are looking for a tropical setting with nice beaches not too ... | ||
| rental villas in Cayman Islands | 3/12/2009 | John Crandall |
| Q: In June we are planning on having a family getaway. This will consist of 8 adults and 6 children. ... A: ..First, please accept my apology. I was out of town and just returned home from the Caribbean. I'm ... | ||
| destination wedding | 3/3/2009 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: My fiancee and I recently decided on having a destination wedding in the Caribbean. My sister just ... A: There are drug wars happening in Mexico & as of just yesterday, there is news that they have reached ... | ||
| destination wedding | 2/25/2009 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: My fiancee and I recently decided on having a destination wedding in the Caribbean. My sister just ... A: Congratulations! Destination weddings really are wonderful, much less stress than traditional ... | ||
| Travel Insurance for sailors | 2/14/2009 | John Crandall |
| Q: My aunt and myself will be traveling around the carribean islands in a couple of months, no set ... A: Kayleigh...If you are sailing on a regular cruise line then I recommend purchasing the insurance ... | ||
| carribean | 1/25/2009 | Diane Fazio |
| Q: looking for holiay in carribean for 50th birthday possibly september. what island / islands would ... A: The Best Island for that time of year is Aruba. From June 30th thru Nov 1 st. is considered ... | ||
| island vacation for family | 1/13/2009 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: We would like to plan a trip to somewhere on the Caribbean with our family of 6. We'd like to stay ... A: In answer to your question, no, I do not feel the Bahamas are the lowest priced option. Also, if you ... | ||
| When to travel?! | 9/25/2008 | John Crandall |
| Q: It seems that we are hesistant about when to take a cruise around the bahamas: Early/Mid December or ... A: To tell you the truth, I usually head to the Caribbean in January (cruising from Fort Lauderdale to ... | ||
| When to travel?! | 9/25/2008 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: It seems that we are hesistant about when to take a cruise around the bahamas: Early/Mid December or ... A: I originally am from Northern MN, I can certainly understand wanting to get out of the cold!! When ... | ||
| Caribbean vacation with teens | 9/10/2008 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: We are looking for another great spot for the kids spring break. We have 14 and 16 year old girls. ... A: Have you considered Punta Cana, Dominican Republic? They have the best beaches in the Caribbean.. ... | ||
| Thinking of Moving... | 9/1/2008 | John Crandall |
| Q: John, I saw another response of yours while browsing and thought I'd pose this question for you. ... A: The first order of business is to reside in a location outside the hurricane belt. Peace of mind is ... | ||
| Thinking of Moving... | 8/29/2008 | John Crandall |
| Q: John, I saw another response of yours while browsing and thought I'd pose this question for you. ... A: Hey Marc, I have had many questions posed similar to yours and my response is always pretty ... | ||
| wheather information | 8/18/2008 | John Crandall |
| Q: we are going to the Dominican Republic, in Bavaro on the 25/8 for 7 days. we have been told that ... A: Hey Kon, Like anywhere in the Caribbean, the weather this time a year is very unpredictable. ... | ||
| Carribaen weather | 8/18/2008 | John Crandall |
| Q: My wife and I are considering traveling to the Carribean -- more specifically, Turks and Caicos, ... A: Hurricane season in the Caribbean is June - November. It doesn't mean you won't have good weather. ... | ||
| island vacation for family | 8/18/2008 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: We would like to plan a trip to somewhere on the Caribbean with our family of 6. We'd like to stay ... A: Sorry I didn't reply sooner. We had to do some prep work for a tropical system that was ( is ... | ||
| september vacation | 8/11/2008 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: We are planning to take a week for Caribbean vacation in September. Where can we expect good ... A: That is a tough question as September is the peak of hurricane season. Aruba is still my 1st choice ... | ||
| Moving to the Caribbean | 8/6/2008 | John Crandall |
| Q: I'm married with 2 sons and we live in Europe, we want to move to the Caribbean after few years, ... A: Honestly, this is a very difficult question to answer and truly involves a life decesion. Though ... | ||
| vaca in the Caribbean | 7/31/2008 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: I can travel from 8/2-8/10. I am looking for something affordable for myself and boyfriend...Would ... A: I'm sorry to say, the dates & budget will not get you anywhere in the Caribbean for even 5 days. ... | ||
| All inclusive for a national sales meeting | 7/31/2008 | Jennifer Byrne |
| Q: Jennifer - I need your help - I am on a committee for work to find a location for our national ... A: I am happy to assist with your search. There are quite a few variables which go into finding a good ... | ||
| I need to get away | 7/30/2008 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: I want to see something different. I live in Dallas, TX and I a need an escape. I have looked into ... A: No, you are not dreaming :) 1st thing I need to mention is you will need passports to fly out of the ... | ||
| budget vacation | 7/27/2008 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: Wendy In the past couple years,our family has visited the Mexican riviera and Disneyworld. They were ... A: I am going to suggest the Dominican Republic, it is always warm, beautiful beaches & affordable. ... | ||
| Teenager holiday to Caribbean | 7/19/2008 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: We are a family of five, children aged 17, 16 and 14, looking to go to the Caribbean next Easter ... A: Here are my top 3 picks, based on feedback from my clients; Club Med Punta Cana is a wonderful ... | ||
| honeymoon | 7/16/2008 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: hello me and my partner get married next ... A: Generally late October & on is a good time to go weather wise. Hurricane season ends in November but ... | ||
| dominican republic | 7/11/2008 | John Crandall |
| Q: Thinking of going on holiday to dome republic to riu hotel which is best north or south end of sept ... A: The best advice I can provide you with is...Stay away from Punta Cana. Your best bet is Puerto ... | ||
| St. Maarteen/st. Martins | 6/3/2008 | Jennifer Byrne |
| Q: I am planning on traveling June 14 to 22 to the Maho beach resort on the Dutch. I am just a bit ... A: Hurricane season runs from June through December. However, this does not mean you are going to get ... | ||
| All Inclusive Seafood Resort | 5/30/2008 | Jennifer Byrne |
| Q: My family and I want to plan an All Inclusive vacation. I am looking for a beach front resort, but ... A: I'm sure we can find you the perfect resort, but I will need a little more information in order to ... | ||
| All Inclusive Seafood Resort | 5/30/2008 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: My family and I want to plan an All Inclusive vacation. I am looking for a beach front resort, but ... A: Quite honestly, no, I don't know of any AI resorts you can eat seafood anytime. Many may offer it, ... | ||
| All Inclusive Seafood Resort | 5/30/2008 | John Crandall |
| Q: My family and I want to plan an All Inclusive vacation. I am looking for a beach front resort, but ... A: Hey Ryan, This is a tough question to answer. Though I know many wonderful all-inclusive hot ... | ||
| trip to caribbean | 5/18/2008 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: im taking a trip with my friend this summer and we want to go the carribean somewhere but neither of ... A: A couple islands that offer great nightlife are Jamaica, especially the Negril area & also the Punta ... | ||
| Jamaica weather in November/all inclusives | 4/26/2008 | Jennifer Byrne |
| Q: We're thinking about Jamaica over Thanksgiving week..much rain? Also what is the nicest ... A: November is a great time to go to Jamaica weather-wise. You probably won't see any rain. As for ... | ||
| September travel | 4/17/2008 | Wendy Larsen |
| Q: Im looking at booking a holiday to the caribbean in September this year but not to sure where to go ... A: To advise you the best, I need a bit more information, such as the type of activities you enjoy, ... | ||
| Carribean Cruise | 3/27/2008 | John Crandall |
| Q: My husband and I want to enjoy a fun cruise to the Caribbean to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We ... A: This is a tough choice to make considering both shipd are great. However, if I had to choose it ... | ||
| Safe in Jamaica? | 1/23/2008 | Jennifer Byrne |
| Q: ..My 19 y/o daughter is planning a 5 day trip to Jamaica with her girlfriend. These are very ... A: As for Jamaica, I would highly recommend an all-inclusive hotel for any young travelers. This is ... | ||
Jennifer Byrne
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Having traveled the Caribbean extensively over the past 15 years has given me the knowledge of many locations my clients are interested in. Each island has something different to offer whether it be great scuba, fine dining, family adventure or luxury accommodations. I am able to answer questions about vacationing and traveling to this location. I am the owner of The Tropical Travelers in Pennsylvania. www.thetropicaltravelers.com
Experience
I've had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the Caribbean and have visited many resorts, as well as having experienced some wonderful activities. I specialize in boutique hotels, all-inclusive resorts and all kinds of hotels in between. I have excellent contacts with many resorts and will be able to offer you specific details about the locations you find interesting.
Organizations
CLIA, IATA, OSSN
Publications
Travel Agent Magazine, www.thetropicaltravelers.com
Education/Credentials
Caribbean Specialist, Destination Wedding Specialist, Honeymoon Specialist, Jamaica Specialist, St Lucia Specialist, Turks and Caicos Specialist
Awards and Honors
Best of the Best Travel Agency 2006-2009 (Travel Impressions)
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