"By the way, someone mentioned Cuba less than favorably, and I would just like to put a good word in for Old Havana and Varadero, I have been 4 times,and can't wait to go back. "

No offence meant Malibu, I would consider Cuba as well at some point in the future. My friends experienced Caye Caulker first with their children who had incredible adventures they will remember for the rest of their lives, Cuba just didn't seem to do it for them. But again, no one was with them, like me, to give them the lay of the land and they did the 'tourist' thing I suspect so I can see why they are more eager to return to Caye Caulker. My point was it depends on your trip 'karma' sometimes, how you plan your trip, etc. and anyone can find something wrong on any trip. In fact, the only place I find perfection and comfort is home. My own bed, my own TV, all the conveniences I need, it's set up perfectly for me after years of making it that way. But like everyone, I need a break to get 'out of the box', reassess my life, my value system, etc.

"I think I was getting into the negative vibes like others on this site in the past two months."

I hear you Without Regret, I've let off steam too about the possibility of noisy golf carts, high airfares, crime and animal care. I think we get passionate about all these issues because we care so much what happens there and want to preserve that which is so special to us all. If you weigh cost, safety, life altering experiences, beauty, sense of community, like many I find it hard to want to go anywhere else in the world. And I too keep turning more and more friends onto this amazing place.

And may I add, the thing that bothers me the most on any of my travels are the late night inconsiderate ravings of other (usually inebriated) travelers keeping us up through the night. I imagine the locals who have to work and send their children to school the next day don't appreciate it much either.

Last edited by Verbatim; 12/02/09 01:44 PM.