This Summer’s Vacation

Keith Farrell · **Voice Talent** Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 28

I’ve got this thing about tropical waters. So this summer’s vacation might be spent in Italy or Spain, as I’ve never been to either country... Although I might head east and visit Riu Ocho Rios in Jamaica! Has anyone been to Jamaica?
This is it:

That water does something for me!! Razz

But i fear sharks. Mad

Allison Scussel · **Voice Talent** Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 928

I went to Jamaica in the mid 80's, a year after high school to be exact. I went to Hedonism II on Negrel. It's definately a singles vacation. Jamaica is beautiful and I'd go back again, but I'd personally choose Italy for my next major trip. That's just my opinion. If you choose Jamaica, you'll have a blast. Just don't drink the water. Wink

~Allison~

Kara Edwards · **Voice Talent** Joined: 26 Oct 2006 Posts: 347

I've always wanted to go to Italy! My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Negril 2 years ago. We loved Jamaica! We ziplined, snorkeled, sailed...and loved the red flag service on the beach. It was a very relaxing trip.

Caryn Clark · **Voice Talent** Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 1000

I don't recommend Jamaica, personally. But everyone's different.

The Carribbean is full of beautful islands with great beaches. We spent our honeymoon at Ladera on St. Lucia, and I've known a couple of people who've gone to St. Lucia and loved it. You can check out Ladera here: http://www.ladera.com/. There's also a Hilton right down on the beach that's very nice.

Grand Cayman is also nice (and a little closer). Beautiful beaches, diving and snorkeling.

Then there's St. John/St. Thomas. While I've never been to St. John, we have researched going there several times and we really do want to go. You can rent a villa/house (even for two) and it seems pretty reasonable.

Diane Havens · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 1281

I have heard nothing good about Jamaica, sorry to say.

I have only been to Rome and Florence in Italy, so can't comment on the seaside resorts there. I have friends who LOVE Capri.

I have been to Marbella and Puerto Banus, Spain. Gorgeous -- we had a great time there. Highly recommended.

Nearer to home, we go to Bermuda not often enough (pricey) and it's wonderful.

Chris Mezzolesta · **Voice Talent** Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 258

I was in northern Italy, in Verbania-Intra in the Lake Maggiore region north of Milan and east of Turin. Wonderful. An hour on the train puts you either in Milan, Turin, or just inside Switzerland. Plenty to see, smell, hear, taste, etc. Would go back in a heartbeat.

Keith Farrell · **Voice Talent** Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 28