Western Caribbean beach recommendations?

In article <P5OdnZ_iyYoTC6zYnZ2dnUVZ_q6dnZ2d@>, Tom
<tjinpgh1@> wrote:

> Last year we went back and we couldn't go to either place because the
> hurricanes from the last couple years destroyed both. We let the cab
> drivers take us to where they recommended and it wasn't too good at either
> island.
>
> Can anyone please suggest good beaches in Cayman, Cozumel and even Ocho
> Rios?

On Grand Cayman I would suggest Sea Grape Beach which is on Seven Mile.
At Cozumel your best bet is Paradise Beach.

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Charles

In article <_RvYg.14289$vJ2.2550@newssvr12.news. >, Jean
O'Boyle <j.oboyle@removefudged.> wrote:

> Having been to Mr. Sanchos but not Paradise Beach, what did you find better
> about Paradise Beach, Charles?
> How far away is it from the pier and what facilities does it have?

Both beach clubs are along the same beach front and near each other.
The facilities are about the same. I liked the beach chairs and
umbrellas better at Paradise Beach, at Mr. Sanchos I ended up paying
extra for a decent chair and umbrella set up which I did not need to do
at Paradise Beach. Also I liked the beach area and the servers better
at Paradise. At both there is no cover charge, they expect you to spend
something on drinks and food which was easily done and the prices for
drinks or food are very reasonable at both.

--
Charles

In article <J8mdnX7wL6N2fK_YnZ2dnUVZ_tadnZ2d@>, Tom
<tjinpgh1@> wrote:

> I'll give them both a try. Paradise Beach is no cover. What about Sea
> Grape Beach in Cayman? If I ask a taxi for Sea Grape Beach, they'll know
> where to drop me off? Is it easy to catch a taxi back?
> Any suggestions for Ocho Rios? I haven't found anything there yet that I
> liked.

Yes, the taxis know where Sea Grape it is and there are lots of taxis
to take you back. There is a restaurant, restrooms. Chairs and
umbrellas are for rent.

I have no suggestion for Ochos Rios for a beach.

--
Charles

Tom K wrote:

> IMO... Ocho Rios is a "why bother?" port.

It is worth bothering for, if nothing else to buy some Blue Mountain
Coffee.

sue

Tom K wrote:
> "Sue and Kevin Mullen" <kjmullen@> wrote in message
> news:4pg8o1FisareU1@...
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>>
>>Tom K wrote:
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>>>IMO... Ocho Rios is a "why bother?" port.
>>
>>It is worth bothering for, if nothing else to buy some Blue Mountain
>>Coffee.
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>
> Wegmans.

Yes and at many other places, but the price is soooooo much better in
Jamaica.

sue

Tom wrote:
> A few years ago, I received recommendations on the best beach spots for the
> Western Caribbean and they were excellent.
> They were:
> Grand Cayman - Seven mile beach at the Holiday Inn\

If you're into setting out on your own, I'd highly recommend renting a
Jeep and driving to Rum Point for a great beach day. Rental car
shuttles pick you up a block from the tender and bring you directly to
the office at the airport. Then, it's an easy 40 (ish) minute drive. No
crowds, lots of chairs, a great beach hut serving THE BEST strawberry
daquiris and conch fritters. No cover charge.

> Cozumel - Mr. Sanchos.

Went to Mr. Sanchos pre-hurricane and Paradise post-hurricane. Don't
know how Paradise was pre, or Mr. Sanchos is post, but I much prefer
Paradise. Beach chairs are much better, waiter service on the beach was
much more attentive - all in all, a day at Paradise Beach is just
that...Paradise. We had a great day there, this past March.

Lee