Originally Posted by JHZR2
Originally Posted by rubberchicken
Originally Posted by Imp4
Caymans, US Virgin Islands, ABC Islands.
Boy, these choices sure are nice 1st world problems...
Cheers!!!
I have been to Hawaii, UK, all of Western Europe, Mexico, Caribbean (Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman, St Maarten, Anguilla ). I think it really depends on what you want to do. I really like Bonaire but it is very focused on scuba diving and snorkeling. But its not built up like Aruba and Curacao. Cayman and Aruba are a bit more built up, Bonaire is more small town, Curacao more built up but not quite like Aruba. Hawaii has all the different islands, and its a different experience on each. The volcanos on the big island are cool, but the beaches and swimming are not nearly as good as the other islands. If your traveling to the Caribbean, I would suggest avoiding anything that was hit by a hurricane in the last few years.
I really like the BVI- If you want to be pampered, with fine service but a bit more alone time, check out Peter Island in the BVI. Warning that it is very expensive. Combine Peter Island with time on VIrgin Gorda which can be inexpensive and adventurous - Try to hit a place called " The Baths " if you like exploring and snorkeling: I have combined trips of like 5 days on Virgin Gorda with 5 days at Peter Island.
(oops, I checked Peter Island and it is closed for reconstruction, probably due to the hurricane ).
Check this out for Peter Island-
https://peterisland.com/beaches/white-bay-beach This is about a 1 - 1.25 mile stretch of beach, with only 4-5 cabanas, so maximum capacity is about 8-10 people. It is about as close to a private beach you can get- there is about a 1/4 mile for each couple. The entire island only supports about 50 guests max.
The Baths - some images -
https://www.google.com/search?q=the...CTYQsAR6BAgHEAE&biw=1920&bih=937
I have my own boat, so cruise ships do not interest me, but lots of people like them.
Another good option is Anegada on the BVI. Stay at Neptune's Treasure. Be treated like family. Get the wood grilled lobster from the place just down the beach.
Of all the times I have been to BVI, I was never able to get to Anegada. Renting a boat and spending a few days there would be really cool, and I love going to very secluded spots.
Since OP is into aerospace etc., what about maybe Washington D.C. for the Air and Space Museum ? Generally the Smithsonian Museums are free.