I was thinking about suggesting Provo...
We've been there 6 times. We like and enjoy the Club Med. (If you
haven't stayed at a Club Med in the past 10 years or so, it is probably
nothing like what you think it is.) The beach at Grace Bay is, overall,
about the nicest beach I've seen in the Caribbean (and I've see a lot
of them). Certainly not overcrowded. The Club Med provides an All
Inclusive atmosphere that is unlike any other, or there are a number of
other fine resorts, including a Beaches that is full of kids... By the
way, my wife and I are in our 50s also, so don't let age slow you down.
If you like a slower pace, consider the Club Med at Columbus Isle
(San Salvadore island, Bahamas). You may want to take a look a look at
some of my trip reports with lots of pictures, at my personal web site:
Mike And Susan Page
Good Lord Mike... what an impressive website and Caribbean vacation
resume'! You have us both beat by far! Frankly, we had not thought
of Club Med at all. Perhaps we should do so. Maybe that's the
"missing link" in what it will take to satisfy us both.
We do need to be careful about the *kids* factor... and, frankly,
about the *young studs out to impress the babes* factor as well. While
we are both quite fit and young at heart, we are taking this
particular vacation mainly to unwind and relax. We want a certain
level of quiet adult sophistication rather than muscle beach bingo.
We'll bring up your site tonight and go through it in detail. I love
the high-res pix! Thanks for your input and keep up the good work!
Chuck