Thread: Bahamas NOT like the commericals

I agree, I want to check out Costa Rica

Originally Posted by "D.R"osckowff

I agree, I want to check out Costa Rica

Costa Rica is really nice, except its getting alot more touristy now. I lived there for a few years when I was younger (98-00), and it was definitely a lot better without so many tourist. I go back every year to see my family, and every year it's the same story: $$$.

Originally Posted by Scott D

Same with almost every island a ship stops at. There are a few exception, St Lucia and St. Martin are my favorites.

I stopped going on cruises because they're just not relaxing when you're rushed and everyone constantly trying to sell you things, including the cruise ship people. We only fly to destinations now and get private resorts.

I stayed at Anse Chastanet on St. Lucia and it was fantastic. The road there was so horrible I was sure I had been duped, but once there, it couldn't be beat for a romantic destination. We had a hillside room with a tree growing through the center of it and a picture-perfect view of the Pitons. Amazing food, great local entertainment performing, dive shop, it was awesome. I think they have added to it since I was there, so maybe the villa we stayed in is no longer there (I can't find a picture of our room on the net, and there used to be a ton of them). Everyone we encountered on the island was very friendly and low key. Very hospitality oriented.