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    Default REALLY need a vacation...any ideas?

    I have tickets from Los Angeles to anywhere the U.S, the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas. My bf and I REALLY need a vacation, but we don't have a ton of cash to spend during this vacay. The resort isn't an issue b/c there is a possibility that I can get some sort of travel agent discount, so expense isn't an issue there, but we don't have a whole lot of cash for extra stuff; food, entertainment, etc, so an All-Inclusive Resort is preferable.
    I'm a big beach bum and have fallen in love with the idea of same place warm, sunny, romantic. I am a big fan of the Caribbean and Mexico too and have been to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Aruba, Bahamas, Jamaica so far.
    Anybody been anyplace recently that they really enjoyed and could recommend?

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    I recently went to St. Thomas and really liked it. They have all inclusive at the Wyndham or the Marriott.

    What I liked about St. Thomas was that is was cheap and easy to island hop. I was able to go to St. Johns and the British Virgin Islands (the baths Virgin Gorda was amazing) very easily. Everyday I was on a new island! There is sooo much to do and alcohol is so cheap it practically runs out of the ground. You can go cheap or expensive. I met some people that just camped in cabins on the beach on St. Johns. The taxi's can be expensive though and renting a car can be scary since they drive on the left.

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    I have always wanted to check out St Thomas. The baths Virgin Gorda looked absolutely breathtaking. This is exactly the kind of stuff we are looking for!

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    I liked Barbados. Do not bother w/ Bermuda though.

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    It was awesome! I really want to go back but I need to go some place I've never been. Also, if those two resorts are too expensive, there are cheaper options.

    If you decide to go, pm me and I'll try to give you a review on hotels and activities

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    What about a cruise?

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    ^Couldn't do a cruise because I have some sort of stupid phobia where I freak out if I can't see land, and feel like I can't "get back."

    Ahmeerah, you didn't enjoy Barbados? I have heard mixed postive/negative things about it.

    DangerousDiva, thanks for all the info! I am going to take St. Thomas into serious consideration. I work for a travel agency during the week (hence the free tickets), and think we actually get some sort of discount at certain Marriotts and Wyndhams. I am going to check in out in just a few, actually..

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    I recently went to Cancun and it was amazing but you said you've already been there. Have fun and enjoy your vacation

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    Thanks LL.

    I just found out today that my guys is allowed to take less time off than initially thought, which means that we'll have to choose a destination closer to Cali.
    Sooooo.....we're going with Mexico, again. We both agreed that St. Thomas was going to be the *big* vacation for when we both have a full week.
    I am okay with Mexico, I just want to get away!

    Now the question is what part of Mexico though; Cancun, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta.....?

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    Talk to Britney Ireland. She has a travel company now and it's very affordable. I was really impressed by what the company offered.

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    Maybe try DR? I went last year and it was amazing. I took the Punta Cana resort, all inclusive... about $800 per person!

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    Default Re: REALLY need a vacation...any ideas?

    PB, I work at a travel agency myself and can get pretty decent deals here and there, but I will give a shout to Britney if I ever get canned!
    Heatherette, DR was one of the places we were looking at in the beginning but now because of the time constraint, we need to pick something a little bit (ok a lot) closer to home.
    meh!

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    CANCUN! Go there!!!


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    Cancun is so fun!! A more than likely possibility.

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    I've never been to Mexico, but my parents love both Acapulco and Cancun. They like to party and are very active so they usually give really good recs for travel, not like most older couples. I know last year they climbed waterfalls and hiked to Mayan ruins, partied while watching local guys cliff dive and mom got scared by a 3-foot lizard that crawled across in front of her. It sounded like a blast. If you have already been to Cancun maybe try Acapulco?

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    Speaking of Cancun, I've never been. Planning on going this fall and staying here.

    Anyone heard anything about? I want all inclusive luxury but I'm open to other suggestions too.

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    ^ I haven't heard anything on that place, however the hotel zone in Cancun where I'm assuming that place is, is very nice and touristy and seemed very safe. We actually stayed in a timeshare about 15 minutes away from Cancun. The hotel zone is like a huge strip of hotels and tourists.. Here's a link:



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    Breezes in Jamaica has one of the most fun activities- circus act training!
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    ^I have heard awesome things about Breezes in Jamaica. Ironic thing is, Jamaica is where I met my bf. I like to think we'll return there someday.

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