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I'm looking to go on vacation somewhere in the carribean in august. Anyone have any good ideas on where to go and what to do? Any help would be appreciated. thanks!!

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There are a lot of differences in each of the islands in terms of culture. I have been to several and here is what I found....

Bahamas - very touristy and busy. Beaches are great, but crowded. Nassau is kind of overbuilt. Even the famous "Atlantis" hotel looks from the website like it is all by itself, but when you get there, you see it is surrounded by lots of other big hotels.

St. Thomas - like Nassau, it is very crowded and full of tourist. Some of the locals can be pushy (like in Jamacia) about selling you things, and it can be obnoxious. It is a US territory though, so money is easy and drugs are not as bad as elsewhere.

St. Johns - My favorite by far. There are two main places to stay: a Westin and Cannel Bay. There is also a US National Park where you can rent places to stay. The island is 90% US National Forest, and it is not overbuilt at all. I think this is the dream island and is what I like to think of when I think Carribean! Peaceful, empty beaches and beautiful snorkling and water. It really is perfect. If you go to St. Johns, rent a jeep and drive around for the time you are there. Try different beaches. Go see the Sugar Plantation ruins and eat a lunch at Skinny Legs, the famous, local pub.

I recommend Caneel Bay. No phones, no t.v.s and no radios. Just you and the beach with few guests at the property. PERFECT!

http://www.caneelbay.com

Have a nice trip!
Others

Go to Florida or Hawii. I would go to Hawii its just hawwii!

Good Luck!
Punta Cana in the Dominican is nice but I caught E Coli and was in the hospital from the food down there. But make sure wherever you do go, go snorkeling if you've never went before
you should go on a crouse that takes you to all the islands in the carribean it will be fun I know my cuzin had fun when she did that
If your considering a vacation in the caribbean check out the maps at Caribmaps.net , maybe you might get a few ideas there.
*Nevis its something different not over rated quiet and beautiful http://www.nevisisland.com *
I went to the Caymen Islands a few years ago and it was totally awesome...when i went there i went swimming with the stingrays (which wasn't as bad as it sounds) and the turtle farm which was really cool cause they have tons of turtles from newborns to really old and you even get to hold some of them!! Also i went to hell which is a town there...lol...but if you go there bring tp cause there is none in the bath room...lol

Also i went to St. thomas which was absolutly beautiful...I went to a beach there and it was so nice...peaceful and relaxing

I hope you have tons of fun on vaca...try to go on a cruise if it is in your budget...but you can get them really cheap right now