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Hi list, me and my wife of 42 years would
appreciate some recommendations, in the Caribbean,
for people that are no longer extremely active.

I am 72 and my wife is 67, but we are both still
reasonably active (agile). I still ride my
mountain bike about a mile every other day- -so
our mobility is not extremely limited- -but, we
are no longer interested in diving, water sports,
rough terrain hiking and etc.

We enjoy the beach, local people and cuisine, as
well as the beauty of nature- -and to some extent,
we enjoy other tourist(if not in great numbers).

When we travel to the Caribbean by air we seldom
stay on the hotel strip, but on the local economy
if it is safe.

We have been to: Cancun, Playa Del
Carmen,Cozumel,Caymen Isles, Puerto Rico, St
Thomas,Dominica, Barbados, Aruba, Costa Rico,
Beliz, Panama , Jamaica and several towns in
Mexico.

I guess what we are looking for is just not out
there. Please understand we enjoyed our trips to
many of these places, ie We fly to Cozumel every
Feb for Carnival (we love the children's parade).

The Utopia we are looking for, I guess, is a place
that is laid back, reasonably priced, good food,
safe and friendly people, with a limited number of
tourist.

We have been looking at Anguilla, any comments,
good or bad, and what is the best way to get
there.(From central US).DFW,LIT,MEM TUL

Any recommendations on other places would be
appreciated. Thanks and have a good day

Rogerx

We have been to: Cancun, Playa Del
Carmen,Cozumel,Caymen Isles, Puerto Rico, St
Thomas,Dominica, Barbados, Aruba, Costa Rico,
Beliz, Panama , Jamaica and several towns in
Mexico.
....
The Utopia we are looking for, I guess, is a place
that is laid back, reasonably priced, good food,
safe and friendly people, with a limited number of
tourist.


Any recommendations on other places would be
appreciated. Thanks and have a good day

Rogerx

Did Dominica not hit the spot?
Tobago might suit you.

On Thu, 23 Nov 2006 17:12:44 -0000, "Rita Daggett"
wrote:

We have been to: Cancun, Playa Del
Carmen,Cozumel,Caymen Isles, Puerto Rico, St
Thomas,Dominica, Barbados, Aruba, Costa Rico,
Beliz, Panama , Jamaica and several towns in
Mexico.
...
The Utopia we are looking for, I guess, is a place
that is laid back, reasonably priced, good food,
safe and friendly people, with a limited number of
tourist.


Any recommendations on other places would be
appreciated. Thanks and have a good day

Rogerx

Did Dominica not hit the spot?
Tobago might suit you.

With out a doubty, Dominica is one of the most
remarkable places we have visited. It's mountains
and lush vegitation are unsurpassed, and yes, the
people were friendly and accommodating.

If there were any negatives ,it was, on the side
of the islands we were on, the beaches were either
nonexistent or rocky. Please don't misunderstand
me, this is one of the most beautiful places I
have ever been. The other negative is the getting
there(and back). Air will cost you twice what you
will spend while in country

Thank you for your post, I am now starting my
research on Tobago- - -Rogerx

On Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:09:21 -0600, Rogerx wrote:

We have been looking at Anguilla, any comments,
good or bad, and what is the best way to get
there.(From central US).DFW,LIT,MEM TUL

Highly recommended:

http://ferryboatinn.ai/

Disclaimer: My wife does that web site and I took all the pictures.

Self-catering for the self-sufficient. There's only 7 rental units on
the property. It is owned and operated by Marjorie McClain who lives on
the premises. Her son, Christian runs a small restaurant on the
property. VERY NICE and FRIENDLY people. It is off and away from the
gawd forsaken all-inclusive compounds. It is just a short walk to the
ferryboat docks -- where you can take a day trip on your own over to St.
Martin -- if that interests you.

We fly from Colorado (loooooooooong trip.) So, our options are pretty
much just American Airlines -- flying into AXA (The Valley) and arriving
around 10-11 P.M. at night. Alternately, you could fly in (and out of)
SXM (Sint Maarten) -- taking a taxi to the Marigot ferry docks on the
Saint Martin side -- and taking the ferry almost directly to The
Ferryboat Inn. :-) The cab and ferry trip should run less than an
hour, and the ferries run every half-hour.

My wife and I discovered Anguilla and the Ferryboat Inn about 8 years
ago, and we have made annual visits of 3 weeks-at-a-time every year
since. We always go in off season - Sept, Oct, early Nov. Off season
gives you the ability to interact with folks -- you don't have to
compete with the masses of Let's-Hurry-Up-And-Have-A-Good-Time tourists.
We've made a number of friends there over the years.

But, if you want a mint on your pillow every night, this ain't for you.

Best of luck,
Jonesy
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On Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:09:21 -0600, Rogerx
wrote:


Hi list, me and my wife of 42 years would
appreciate some recommendations, in the Caribbean,
for people that are no longer extremely active.

I am 72 and my wife is 67, but we are both still
reasonably active (agile). I still ride my
mountain bike about a mile every other day- -so
our mobility is not extremely limited- -but, we
are no longer interested in diving, water sports,
rough terrain hiking and etc.

We enjoy the beach, local people and cuisine, as
well as the beauty of nature- -and to some extent,
we enjoy other tourist(if not in great numbers).

When we travel to the Caribbean by air we seldom
stay on the hotel strip, but on the local economy
if it is safe.

We have been to: Cancun, Playa Del
Carmen,Cozumel,Caymen Isles, Puerto Rico, St
Thomas,Dominica, Barbados, Aruba, Costa Rico,
Beliz, Panama , Jamaica and several towns in
Mexico.

I guess what we are looking for is just not out
there. Please understand we enjoyed our trips to
many of these places, ie We fly to Cozumel every
Feb for Carnival (we love the children's parade).

The Utopia we are looking for, I guess, is a place
that is laid back, reasonably priced, good food,
safe and friendly people, with a limited number of
tourist.

We have been looking at Anguilla, any comments,
good or bad, and what is the best way to get
there.(From central US).DFW,LIT,MEM TUL

Any recommendations on other places would be
appreciated. Thanks and have a good day

Rogerx

Placencia, Belize. www.belizenet.com

On 11/23/2006 9:09 AM Rogerx plucked Senior Frog's Magic Twanger and said:
Hi list, me and my wife of 42 years would
appreciate some recommendations, in the Caribbean,
for people that are no longer extremely active.

I am 72 and my wife is 67, but we are both still
reasonably active (agile). I still ride my
mountain bike about a mile every other day- -so
our mobility is not extremely limited- -but, we
are no longer interested in diving, water sports,
rough terrain hiking and etc.

We enjoy the beach, local people and cuisine, as
well as the beauty of nature- -and to some extent,
we enjoy other tourist(if not in great numbers).

When we travel to the Caribbean by air we seldom
stay on the hotel strip, but on the local economy
if it is safe.

We have been to: Cancun, Playa Del
Carmen,Cozumel,Caymen Isles, Puerto Rico, St
Thomas,Dominica, Barbados, Aruba, Costa Rico,
Beliz, Panama , Jamaica and several towns in
Mexico.

I guess what we are looking for is just not out
there. Please understand we enjoyed our trips to
many of these places, ie We fly to Cozumel every
Feb for Carnival (we love the children's parade).

The Utopia we are looking for, I guess, is a place
that is laid back, reasonably priced, good food,
safe and friendly people, with a limited number of
tourist.

We have been looking at Anguilla, any comments,
good or bad, and what is the best way to get
there.(From central US).DFW,LIT,MEM TUL

Any recommendations on other places would be
appreciated. Thanks and have a good day

Rogerx

In the Summer time, Ocean Grove on the NJ Shore. It was founded as a
religious retreat in the 1800's. Until I think 1960's the city gates
were closed to automotive traffic. The original founders still set up
their tent houses. Sunday is still a quiet day for reflection. If you
wish to buy alcohol you must do so in a neighboring town.

I enjoy riding my bike on the boardwalk in the early morning hours, or
in amongst the guest houses and on some paths between. The architecture
reflects the period when the town was founded. That is to say there are
some fine Victorian homes and guest houses that take you back to a
quieter time. In addition to the ocean beach, the center piece in town
is the Great Auditorium, a Victorian Gothic frame structure. When it is
not used for services, the Great Auditorium hosts many cultural events
from plays to concerts. The town slipped into a bit of decline in the
1960s through 1970s but came out of it's slump in the 1990s. Now Ocean
Grove has several art galleries, restaurants featuring everything from
simple fare to haute cuisine. August is best for the NJ Shore.

If this doesn't suit your schedule, you have been to Playa del Carmen -
what about Isla Mujeres or Tulum? Isla is Cozumel without the over
development or onslaught by cruise ships. Tulum beach while undergoing
development still offers vacation rentals nestled between sand dunes and
moderatly priced cabañas.

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We found St Kitts to be the type of place you are looking for.
http://www.geographia.com/stkitts-nevis/index.html We always stay at the
TimothyBeach Resort, which is the only resort on the Caribbean side of
the island.

Rogerx wrote:
Hi list, me and my wife of 42 years would
appreciate some recommendations, in the Caribbean,
for people that are no longer extremely active.

I am 72 and my wife is 67, but we are both still
reasonably active (agile). I still ride my
mountain bike about a mile every other day- -so
our mobility is not extremely limited- -but, we
are no longer interested in diving, water sports,
rough terrain hiking and etc.

We enjoy the beach, local people and cuisine, as
well as the beauty of nature- -and to some extent,
we enjoy other tourist(if not in great numbers).

When we travel to the Caribbean by air we seldom
stay on the hotel strip, but on the local economy
if it is safe.

We have been to: Cancun, Playa Del
Carmen,Cozumel,Caymen Isles, Puerto Rico, St
Thomas,Dominica, Barbados, Aruba, Costa Rico,
Beliz, Panama , Jamaica and several towns in
Mexico.

I guess what we are looking for is just not out
there. Please understand we enjoyed our trips to
many of these places, ie We fly to Cozumel every
Feb for Carnival (we love the children's parade).

The Utopia we are looking for, I guess, is a place
that is laid back, reasonably priced, good food,
safe and friendly people, with a limited number of
tourist.

We have been looking at Anguilla, any comments,
good or bad, and what is the best way to get
there.(From central US).DFW,LIT,MEM TUL

Any recommendations on other places would be
appreciated. Thanks and have a good day

Rogerx