Caribbean Vacation

I'm new to this board and am currently looking into a trip for May.
I've been to Jamaica and the USVI.I'm looking for advice on my next
island adventure.

I just returned from a trip with my aunt in Jamaica. The people were
fabulous and so very friendly. They definitely made the trip
everything it was! My only disappointment in Jamaica was the inability
to just walk down the street and venture out on the island as two
females alone without taking organized tours. I would like to take a
trip with my mom and while I'm not prone to feeling unsafe and never
felt so in Jamaica, I know she might. Which islands are the easiest
and safest for this kind of travel? I'm not into plush accomodations
or spending my entire vacation on a resort. I love getting out and
meeting the people, so any advice would be appreciated.

Also, I went diving in Australia quite a few years ago but mostly
enjoy snorkeling. Does anyone know of islands with fairly shallow
shipwrecks that can be viewed while snorkeling?

"Kel" <naves@**************> wrote in message
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> I'm new to this board and am currently looking into a trip for May.
> I've been to Jamaica and the USVI.I'm looking for advice on my next
> island adventure.
>
> I just returned from a trip with my aunt in Jamaica. The people were
> fabulous and so very friendly. They definitely made the trip
> everything it was! My only disappointment in Jamaica was the inability
> to just walk down the street and venture out on the island as two
> females alone without taking organized tours. I would like to take a
> trip with my mom and while I'm not prone to feeling unsafe and never
> felt so in Jamaica, I know she might. Which islands are the easiest
> and safest for this kind of travel? I'm not into plush accomodations
> or spending my entire vacation on a resort. I love getting out and
> meeting the people, so any advice would be appreciated.
>
> Also, I went diving in Australia quite a few years ago but mostly
> enjoy snorkeling. Does anyone know of islands with fairly shallow
> shipwrecks that can be viewed while snorkeling?

San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize would be just great. The people are very
friendly, you can walk absolutely everywhere without a worry. It is
actually a fabulous destination for women. Lots go single.

There are no all-inclusive type resorts, many are small and cozy.

You can also take any number of day trips to the mainland and get some
jungle/ruins excursions too.

Jessica Simpson, Sexy Traveller............. wrote:

>>>The one island that is small but not as
>>>safe is Bequia. Their problem is not robbery
>>>as much as burglary.
>
>
> Bequia is a WONDERFUL place. I wouldn't want anyone to come away with the
> impression that Bequia isn't safe - it's ridiculously safe. I felt safe at
> all hours with or without my husband. No one is going to attack, rob or
> murder you at any time of the day or night. Theft is rare, and certainly
> indicates the use of no more precautions than one would use in a safe US
> suburb. I locked my room and put stuff in the trunk of my car rather than
> visible on the seat - I don't know whether that is necessary, but it's just
> my practice when traveling. Forget any ridiculous talk of Bequia not being
> "safe."
>
>

*I* know that - it seems "Don" has his own opinion...

/a