Caribbean islands most Hawaii-like?

I've been to Oahu once. Liked the diversity in the
terrain.

Been to Caribbean once..... Tulum Mexico area. Was
flat as a pancake

Want to take a week long winter vacation to someplace
very warm in Dec or Jan

Where in the Caribbean could I go that would have some
terrain diversity like Hawaii has? Mountains and
hiking trails as well as white sand beach and warm
waters?

Cost is a factor as I'm not rich

have any advice on islands to check out? Places other
than Yucatan peninsula?

I live in north Missouri so could fly out of St Louis
or Kansas City

Tom Withycombe <tww@etml.demon.co.uk> wrote:

>Check out the BVI. It fills the bill.

Can you fly direct there?

Or must take island hopper plane?

Also..is it reasonable cost?

Could me and my 21 yr old nephew go there for a week
for say $1500

Tom Withycombe <tww@etml.demon.co.uk> wrote:

>Apologies .... I meant to say that to do that for $1500 is, to me,
>somewhat optimistic. It's too hot here .... brain's stopping :-))

I see

What do you think is a reasonable budget then? Total
budget


Also.... if not VI.... then where else?

Anonymous <anonymous@aol.com> wrote:

>I'm spending ~$2000 for a week for 2 at a top tier all inclusive resort
>(not including air fare).

which one?

have link?

Anonymous <anonymous@aol.com> wrote:

>I like Jamaica

yeah I thought abt Jamaica

especially since it has the Blue Mts and all

but have heard its not "safe" there

not true?