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07-01-2013, 08:48 AM
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I was there for a few days getting ready to do a boat delivery.. The thing that struck me about that place was that there were hardly any trees. Quite an ugly island. Can't help you on resorts.
If I was to go on a vacation to the Caribbean, I'd go to carriacou.
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07-01-2013, 10:16 AM
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Is it May yet?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Gloucester Ma
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Grand Turk is a stop on our upcoming cruise in November. Stopped there once before several years ago so can only speak to the cruise port area as we did not venture out through the island. We had a blast in the port area bar (a margaritaville if I remember correctly).
We did do one excursion to swim with the sting-rays. Unforgettable experience so if you vacation there I would reccommend that.
I think outside the resort areas there is a fair amount of poverty and crime but that can probably be said for many of the carib islands...
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07-01-2013, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethany CT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
If I was to go on a vacation to the Caribbean, I'd go to carriacou.
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I hadn't heard of Carriacou. My favorite so far is St John and we are heading back this week next year, but the only thing it lacks to me is the Caribbean culture. Carriacou goes on the list. |
No, no, no. we’re 30… 30, three zero.
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07-01-2013, 12:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
If I was to go on a vacation to the Caribbean, I'd go to carriacou.
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Do you mean Curacao? |
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07-01-2013, 05:05 PM
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lobster = striper bait
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Popes Island Performing Arts Center
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
I was there for a few days getting ready to do a boat delivery.. The thing that struck me about that place was that there were hardly any trees. Quite an ugly island. Can't help you on resorts.
If I was to go on a vacation to the Caribbean, I'd go to carriacou.
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He means Curacao. And its great, if you enjoy 90 with 90% humidity every day. |
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07-01-2013, 05:29 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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Originally Posted by likwid
He means Curacao. And its great, if you enjoy 90 with 90% humidity every day.
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No. I meant carriacou.
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07-01-2013, 07:06 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Grand Turk can easily satisfy everyones needs. As stated above, the beach/snorkel/scuba is fantastic. Horse-back riding on the beach etc/// They also offer some good chartering opportunities (if you like to fish). Grand Turk has definitely stepped it up a bit in comparison to most other Caribbean islands that I've been to. VERY clean, no one begging on me...and Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville should definitely be on your list <if you decide on Grand Turk that is>. Massive pool area w/bar stools in the water, GREAT FOOD too!!...if I remember correctly, they even had a wake-board ride (if you call it that).
If you decide to charter something, make sure you get the fine details. We chartered a 35'er, didn't get all the details as we were just hard-up to get out and fish, ended up sharing it with 8 other guys. We did boat a 70+ # Bull-Mahi, but not everyone got to touch a rod.
Assuming you already know this, but Turks and Caicos isn't the cheapest of places, no matter which island you choose.
I just booked a charter in Bermuda. Supposed to be prime time for Wahoo when I go down. Doing your homework well before-hand pays off!!! Have fun and enjoy every moment,  |
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07-01-2013, 08:06 PM
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Not Jack
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Other Cape
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
I was there for a few days getting ready to do a boat delivery.. The thing that struck me about that place was that there were hardly any trees. Quite an ugly island. Can't help you on resorts.
If I was to go on a vacation to the Caribbean, I'd go to carriacou.
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I think it's spelled Curacao. |
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07-01-2013, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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Carriacou
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07-01-2013, 08:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethany CT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JackK
I think it's spelled Curacao.
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different island  |
No, no, no. we’re 30… 30, three zero.
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