caribb23 Posted February 16, 2010 #1 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Which Caribbean island do you like the best? I'm doing a 4-H public presentation on a caribbean island. I can't decide which one. I have already done a presentation on St. Thomas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Barbados. I was leaning towards Grenada or any other small islands like the BVI. Any ideas? Thanks!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peabody99 Posted February 16, 2010 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2010 what do you like to do for recreation? ie sail, shop, hike, dive? that sort of helps folks make a recommendation. I love St. Martin, St. Bart, and Dominca a lot. But so many others are great too (inc Grenada). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserbryce Posted February 16, 2010 #3 Share Posted February 16, 2010 of the ones you listed we prefer Barbados. There are so many options for things to do and see. There was lots of shopping and the Boatyard was a very nice beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribb23 Posted February 16, 2010 Author #4 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Surfing, Snorkeling, Tanning =] I've been to Dominica - loved it. Emerald Pool, just brings back so many memories. Indeed, Barbados was amazing. We spent the whole day at the wonderful beach with.the perfect waves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltmom1 Posted February 16, 2010 #5 Share Posted February 16, 2010 St Kitts ! Beautiful scenery, beaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncosFan2010 Posted February 16, 2010 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I love Aruba, St. Thomas, St. Lucia, and Curacao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted February 16, 2010 #7 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Which Caribbean island do you like the best? I'm doing a 4-H public presentation on a caribbean island. I can't decide which one. I have already done a presentation on St. Thomas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Barbados. I was leaning towards Grenada or any other small islands like the BVI. Any ideas? Thanks!:) As you're surely aware there's no "best" Caribbean island, only an individual's favourite. But if you're doing a (4 hour?) presentation, I'd be inclined to select one with an exceptionally interesting history or trade or places of interest. Grenada for its spice trade of course, also the US invasion/liberation/call-it-what-you-will & hurricane damage. Shame Cuba is presumably off-limits. Tortola or Jamaica (Port Royal, wickedest town in the world) for their pirate associations, tho Jamaica also for its Columbus connections, sugar/slavery history, coffee, Trenchtown yardies & crime in general, Bob Marley, the luminous lagoon (not known by cruisers, only seen at night), Ian Fleming & James Bond, ................ errr, though its far from being my favourite, I think I've already decided which island I'd do a public presentation on :D John Bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare printingchick Posted February 16, 2010 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Dominica is the most DIFFERENT of the islands you mentioned. Another option it so highlight St. John, rather than St. Thomas. It is 75% protected park land with lovely trails, nearly deserted beaches and interesting historical ruins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decpl Posted February 16, 2010 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2010 St. Lucia, and Curacao and Grand Cayman are our favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted February 16, 2010 #10 Share Posted February 16, 2010 There are so many variables: Best town -- Curacao Most beaches -- Antigua Most pick-pockets -- St. Thomas Worst town -- St. John (Antigua) Best beach -- Baie Rouge (St. Martin) Best archictecture - San Juan, P.R. Least beaches -- Curacao Most Agressive vendors -- Jamaica Mot awesome scenery -- Dominica Most crowded port -- tie: Cozumel and St. Thomas The list can go on indefinitely -- everyone's tastes vary -- for some St. Thomas and Cozumel rank as the best -- for others, those same two islands are the best places to stay on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzski Posted February 16, 2010 #11 Share Posted February 16, 2010 As other posters have said "best" is in the eye of the beholder. For me, it would have to be Dominica.....simply mind-blowing scenery and very little tourist impact on the island (yet), unlike St Lucia which does have the beautiful Pitons. There is also a 3,700 acre territory on the island for the Carib Indians, Dominica's first people, something pretty unique in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribb23 Posted February 16, 2010 Author #12 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Most of you like Dominica =]. Is dominica were a lot of canabals (spl?) living there? I've always wanted to visit Grenada - for its spices and history. I think it would be easier to present information on an island i know and love, but more informative for me to learn about Grenada. John Bull - it's not a 4 hour presentation. 4-H is an association with many different clubs (horses, goats, guns, agriculture, etc) that helps children 8-18 learn about almost anything and helps you with your speaking ability in front of people. The presentation is going to last from 2 minutes - 15 minutes. Thank you all so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted February 16, 2010 #13 Share Posted February 16, 2010 John Bull - it's not a 4 hour presentation. 4-H is an association with many different clubs (horses, goats, guns, agriculture, etc) that helps children 8-18 learn about almost anything and helps you with your speaking ability in front of people. The presentation is going to last from 2 minutes - 15 minutes. Thank you all so much! Then I'll revise my opinion & take the attitude of a lot of teachers. Any island you know 0.1% more than the audience :D (just my little joke NBT) But then kids do like pirate stories, eh Jim lad John Bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzski Posted February 16, 2010 #14 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Is dominica were a lot of canabals (spl?) living there? Yes it is.....actually, the word came from Caníbalis, the Spanish name for the Carib people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzski Posted February 16, 2010 #15 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Oops, make that "caribal" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moniquet Posted February 16, 2010 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I like most of the Islands even if there are some bad parts. Only two I really dislike Jamaica and Cozumuel. The only thing I get fed up of is the diamond rip-off shops, they seem to be growing in number too! Infact thinking about it all the shops on all the Islands are the same, only the Island name changes:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted February 16, 2010 #17 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Which Caribbean island do you like the best? I'm doing a 4-H public presentation on a caribbean island. I can't decide which one. I have already done a presentation on St. Thomas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Barbados. I was leaning towards Grenada or any other small islands like the BVI. Any ideas? Thanks!:) I think for a presentation for the 4 H'ers , St. Martin would be interesting as it is two countries sharing the same island, with their own laws, governing bodies, languages, cultlures and interesting history. You won't find that too many places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azure Moon Posted February 17, 2010 #18 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Caribb 23, I haven't been there yet, but I like your idea of doing a presentation about Grenada. In addition to the reasons already given for Grenada by John Bull, there is an artist who makes designs, makes, and places sculptures in the ocean. His first sculptures have been down there long enough that they have coral and other items growing on them, so they are changing as time goes by. It will be interesting to see what they look like in another few years. Different, yet cool, at least to me :). Here's a link that tells about the sculptures and has pictures. http://www.underwatersculpture.com Best of luck with your presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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