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blassy · 11 January 2012, 03:05 AM

Was hoping for some advice. I know it's far in advance, but I've always been that guy anyway. I've decided - for many reasons - to spend next Christmas and New Year's in the Caribbean. I've been to Mexico many times, Jamaica, DR etc, but wanted a place a little different. We'll also have a 1 year old then so a place that's kid friendly, safe etc. Also hoping for somewhere a little more "upscale" as we'll be there 2 weeks. Was thinking St Kitts, Aruba etc.
Any recommendations?

wantonebad · 11 January 2012, 03:09 AM

Paradise Island Bahamas, good for kids, not sure about infants... Atlantis is upscale, they have multiple levels of accommodations, and the One and Only Beach Club is very high end!

masterserg · 11 January 2012, 03:19 AM

I always had good experiences with Club Med, especially with small kids.

wantonebad · 11 January 2012, 03:45 AM

The Four Seasons Exuma closed a few years ago, that was a great place to relax!!

azguy · 11 January 2012, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Paradise Island Bahamas, good for kids, not sure about infants... Atlantis is upscale, they have multiple levels of accommodations, and the One and Only Beach Club is very high end!

yes, this is the place

renfield33 · 11 January 2012, 05:52 AM

I am a big fan of Aruba, but I think it gets pretty crowded around Christmas. I've never spent the holidays there.

mboverst · 11 January 2012, 06:13 AM

Try the Caymans. Grand Cayman is one of the cleanest Caribbean islands, great food, great diving, and plenty to do. Check out the Ritz, it's in a perfect location on the island, and of course a fantastic place to stay.

Rsvrider · 11 January 2012, 06:35 AM

Eden Rock in St Barts, on the most peaceful beach in St Barts excellent service you will be pleased.
"The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

mtrunner · 11 January 2012, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rsvrider

Eden Rock in St Barts, on the most peaceful beach in St Barts excellent service you will be pleased.
"The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

+1 for Eden Rock! It is amazing.

blassy · 11 January 2012, 06:56 AM

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+1 for Eden Rock! It is amazing.

Just looked it up - quite stunning. Doesn't look like a bad room in the place.
Is it all inclusive? Assume the food is top notch.

Rsvrider · 11 January 2012, 08:01 AM

No it's not, it's perfect though. The island is very small and there are fantastic places to eat walking distance or just drive 5 min to Gustavia (center town) . The food at the hotel is close to Michelin level nevertheless. One more thing, b ready bc it's watch heaven. Can't recommend it enough I try to go every year. Feel free to pm me with specific questions.
"The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

figbo · 11 January 2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mboverst

Try the Caymans. Grand Cayman is one of the cleanest Caribbean islands, great food, great diving, and plenty to do. Check out the Ritz, it's in a perfect location on the island, and of course a fantastic place to stay.

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Lamone · 11 January 2012, 09:15 AM

The Westin or the Caneel Bay in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Submarino · 11 January 2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by blassy

Was hoping for some advice. I know it's far in advance, but I've always been that guy anyway. I've decided - for many reasons - to spend next Christmas and New Year's in the Caribbean. I've been to Mexico many times, Jamaica, DR etc, but wanted a place a little different. We'll also have a 1 year old then so a place that's kid friendly, safe etc. Also hoping for somewhere a little more "upscale" as we'll be there 2 weeks. Was thinking St Kitts, Aruba etc.
Any recommendations?

Go to the Sommerset at Grace Bay in the Turks and Caicos. Amazing, upscale and one of the nicest beaches in the world!!!

AIKO · 12 January 2012, 02:58 PM

We did an all in-inclusive @ Beaches on Turkes and Caicos, probably their nicest resort. Not really for couples but fantastic for families. Great scuba and snorkel.

figbo · 12 January 2012, 03:13 PM

Gran Caiman Islands.

mailman · 12 January 2012, 08:38 PM

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Gran Caiman Islands.

On my list of places I want to go back to

walds11 · 12 January 2012, 08:41 PM

I am looking into Beaches Turks & Caicos for my annual family summer vacation. Very nice place, but silly expensive compared to other all-inclusives at other islands. I can afford it, but I want to keep my vacation within a certain budget. You can't go wrong with Mexico or Jamaica. I am leaning towards going back to Iberostar Rose Hall Beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica. I was there the summer of 2010. Great beach, pool area, kids activities, decent food for all-inclusive, close to airport, etc. Airfare reasonable and good deal on resort. Overall, a nice best bang for the buck Caribbean vacation.

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Originally Posted by AIKO

We did an all in-inclusive @ Beaches on Turkes and Caicos, probably their nicest resort. Not really for couples but fantastic for families. Great scuba and snorkel.

11 January 2012, 03:05 AM	#1
blassy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: 116610 LN, 16800 Posts: 857	Caribbean resort recommendations Was hoping for some advice. I know it's far in advance, but I've always been that guy anyway. I've decided - for many reasons - to spend next Christmas and New Year's in the Caribbean. I've been to Mexico many times, Jamaica, DR etc, but wanted a place a little different. We'll also have a 1 year old then so a place that's kid friendly, safe etc. Also hoping for somewhere a little more "upscale" as we'll be there 2 weeks. Was thinking St Kitts, Aruba etc. Any recommendations?

11 January 2012, 03:09 AM	#2
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,834	Paradise Island Bahamas, good for kids, not sure about infants... Atlantis is upscale, they have multiple levels of accommodations, and the One and Only Beach Club is very high end! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

11 January 2012, 03:19 AM	#3
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,425	I always had good experiences with Club Med, especially with small kids. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

11 January 2012, 03:45 AM	#4
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,834	The Four Seasons Exuma closed a few years ago, that was a great place to relax!! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

11 January 2012, 05:52 AM	#6
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	I am a big fan of Aruba, but I think it gets pretty crowded around Christmas. I've never spent the holidays there. __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

11 January 2012, 06:13 AM	#7
mboverst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Dallas Posts: 1,683	Try the Caymans. Grand Cayman is one of the cleanest Caribbean islands, great food, great diving, and plenty to do. Check out the Ritz, it's in a perfect location on the island, and of course a fantastic place to stay.

11 January 2012, 06:35 AM	#8
Rsvrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas TX Watch: It cming frm above Posts: 807	Eden Rock in St Barts, on the most peaceful beach in St Barts excellent service you will be pleased. "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

11 January 2012, 08:01 AM	#11
Rsvrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas TX Watch: It cming frm above Posts: 807	No it's not, it's perfect though. The island is very small and there are fantastic places to eat walking distance or just drive 5 min to Gustavia (center town) . The food at the hotel is close to Michelin level nevertheless. One more thing, b ready bc it's watch heaven. Can't recommend it enough I try to go every year. Feel free to pm me with specific questions. "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

11 January 2012, 09:15 AM	#13
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	The Westin or the Caneel Bay in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

12 January 2012, 02:58 PM	#15
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	We did an all in-inclusive @ Beaches on Turkes and Caicos, probably their nicest resort. Not really for couples but fantastic for families. Great scuba and snorkel.

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