Where was/is the best CHEAP island vaction have you ever been?

I really love to visit tropical islands especially. I love white sandy beaches, gently waving palm trees and a coral reef to snorkel around. I need to have adventure more than relaxation and love to climb hills, see native wildlife and meet the local people. The cheapest island that I have stayed on was a tiny one in Samoa. I had a mattress in a traditional thatched roof building and was open to the elements because I didn't put the shutters down. I liked hearing the waves splash against the shore and feeling the soft ocean breeze. I did lots of snorkeling and an exciting walk over the hilly top of the island past many trees and down the other side onto a narrow sandy beach. If the it was high tide this beach would be hidden from view and then I had to paddle round back to where I was staying. Three meals a day were included. The most expensive part of a trip there would probably the flight. I got a cheap flight to Cancun in Mexico and bused it down to Belize where I took a boat trip to Caye Caulker. I loved the snorkeling trips an the boat ride out to see the manatees. I hope that you will find your ideal island vacation.

i think $700 is too high hehe. :) of course i have not been to bali but i have been to boracay, another wonderful island vacation place - mostly visited by filipino tourists and foreigners too. my friends stayed for 3 nights and we have gone to boating, unlimited food and i have even bought several stuffs for my friends too but i only spent about $240 max... including fare going to the place (roundtrip). Manila to boracay.

why not try the philippines.We had resorts and beaches that are very cheap.For $1 = PHP 42.oo,you will really go a long way.In Antipolo, there is Loreland that has lots of swimming pools.If you want to have beach, try Boracay, Puerto Galera, one hundred islands, many beaches in Batangas or bohol or palawan. You will enjoy our Halal foods.You will be happy with the warmth of our people.You might want to stay