Where to go in August?

cakegirl · May 20th, 2008, 08:55 PM

My boyfriend and I were planning a trip to SE Asia in August but due to some big surprising expenses ($3000 surgery on my dog included) and the high cost of airfare we have decided to go somewhere closer to the US. We are looking around Central America and the Caribbean, but are very open to suggestions. We like the beach, scuba, good food, culture, and a nice place to stay, but not too touristy. We will go for 1 to 2 weeks.
Any ideas?

cakegirl · May 21st, 2008, 11:41 PM

After spending hours online, we have come up with a list of places we should both enjoy.
Does anyone have any feedback?
Belize-spend a week in Ambergris Caye and a few days in the interior/rainforest area
Roatan, Honduras
Grand Cayman-Has anyone stayed at the Ritz Carlton Resort? I am worried it might be too big and family friendly for us.
Harbour Island
Turks and Caicos

drunky_krol · Jul 19th, 2008, 05:12 PM

i dont know if this still helpful.. i think stopping by honduras in Roatan its a very very nice place to stay for a while o pass by, if you want to see some coral reef, if you wanna enjoy nature, seafood at the beachside, canopy activities, scubadiving lessons and quick views, if you passing by in a cruise ?? or planning to stay.

as much as there bad news of this country, i know best were its safe and Roatan its were tourism its at its max in this country, and a place to do alot of things and enjoy a relaxing times.

drunky_krol · Jul 19th, 2008, 05:21 PM

heres a link, like i said dont know if still helps since you started thread on may: http://www.visitehonduras.com/destin...=10&mundo_id=2

VPT · Jul 19th, 2008, 07:38 PM

Not a good time to visit SE Asia in July/August because of the Hungry Ghost month where many Chinese will burn large paper mache structures, "hell money" and offer food to the souls of the deceased. Common sight in Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and parts of Indonesia. Might be an eye-opener for you but for people like my DH, they absolutely hate the smoke that travels for miles, and we try avoid traveling there during these months.

Wiki article

cakegirl · Jul 20th, 2008, 12:17 AM

I spent all of July and August in SE Asia 2 years ago and never saw this!

VPT · Jul 20th, 2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by cakegirl

I spent all of July and August in SE Asia 2 years ago and never saw this!

I guess you gotta go there again huh! My bday is in august and when I was working in Singapore my colleagues always threw a party for me after hours in the most haunted of places :(

May 20th, 2008, 08:55 PM	#1
cakegirl Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 346	Where to go in August? My boyfriend and I were planning a trip to SE Asia in August but due to some big surprising expenses ($3000 surgery on my dog included) and the high cost of airfare we have decided to go somewhere closer to the US. We are looking around Central America and the Caribbean, but are very open to suggestions. We like the beach, scuba, good food, culture, and a nice place to stay, but not too touristy. We will go for 1 to 2 weeks. Any ideas? __________________ Wish List: the perfect big clutch the perfect grey bag

May 21st, 2008, 11:41 PM	#2
cakegirl Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 346	Re: Where to go in August? After spending hours online, we have come up with a list of places we should both enjoy. Does anyone have any feedback? Belize-spend a week in Ambergris Caye and a few days in the interior/rainforest area Roatan, Honduras Grand Cayman-Has anyone stayed at the Ritz Carlton Resort? I am worried it might be too big and family friendly for us. Harbour Island Turks and Caicos __________________ Wish List: the perfect big clutch the perfect grey bag

Jul 19th, 2008, 05:12 PM	#3
drunky_krol Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Honduras Posts: 1,777	i dont know if this still helpful.. i think stopping by honduras in Roatan its a very very nice place to stay for a while o pass by, if you want to see some coral reef, if you wanna enjoy nature, seafood at the beachside, canopy activities, scubadiving lessons and quick views, if you passing by in a cruise ?? or planning to stay. as much as there bad news of this country, i know best were its safe and Roatan its were tourism its at its max in this country, and a place to do alot of things and enjoy a relaxing times. __________________ ~WishList~ 1. In & Out Tote or PST S/H 2. Balenciaga Part Time 3. Chanel Med. Flap S/H Bijoux Chain 4. Prada Fairy Bag 5. LV Damiar Azur 6. Chanel Timeless Clutch 7. Coach NEW Legacy Stripe Pouch

Jul 19th, 2008, 05:21 PM	#4
drunky_krol Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Honduras Posts: 1,777	heres a link, like i said dont know if still helps since you started thread on may: http://www.visitehonduras.com/destin...=10&mundo_id=2 __________________ ~WishList~ 1. In & Out Tote or PST S/H 2. Balenciaga Part Time 3. Chanel Med. Flap S/H Bijoux Chain 4. Prada Fairy Bag 5. LV Damiar Azur 6. Chanel Timeless Clutch 7. Coach NEW Legacy Stripe Pouch

Jul 19th, 2008, 07:38 PM	#5
VPT i ♥ blood oranges Joined: May 2008 Location: Singapore / Vancouver Posts: 2,140	Not a good time to visit SE Asia in July/August because of the Hungry Ghost month where many Chinese will burn large paper mache structures, "hell money" and offer food to the souls of the deceased. Common sight in Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and parts of Indonesia. Might be an eye-opener for you but for people like my DH, they absolutely hate the smoke that travels for miles, and we try avoid traveling there during these months. Wiki article __________________

Jul 20th, 2008, 12:17 AM	#6
cakegirl Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 346	I spent all of July and August in SE Asia 2 years ago and never saw this! __________________ Wish List: the perfect big clutch the perfect grey bag