The Love Of Islands

St Marten Beach
@dianadee (1778)
South Africa
February 25, 2016 6:56am CST
Islands have been our destination for quite a few vacations. We took a cruise around the Caribbean islands. They were all so different and unique, having their own special appeal. Loved staying in St Thomas in The U.S.V.I. and from there explored the surrounding areas. The coves and inlets and lovely white sandy beaches. We hired a little wooden cottage at the top a hill, overlooking Tortola island, and other small ones in the distance. From there you could watch lovely schooners and other sailing boats in full sail, gliding past at dawn to dusk. The snorkelling at Koki Point was wonderful and we were blessed to see so many stunning tropical fish in iridescent colours, swimming unconcerned amongst us. Took a ferry ride to St . John where we walked to the top of a mountain overlooking Trunk Bay where we had snorkelled that morning. The view was out of this world with the Caribbean sea in aquamarine, spread out below us, to the horizon. The people who live on these islands are so friendly and always greet you with a smile, as you walk around the little villages and markets. Hard working and humble people with big hearts. The Island life never disappoints and you are lulled to sleep by the tropical night, the summer songs that drift through your window, to a beat and rhythm of their own.
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@LadyDuck (502573)
• Italy
25 Feb 16
With my husband we have visited many Caribbean Islands, our idea was to find a place where to retire, but the Islands are just good for a few days vacation.
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@LadyDuck (502573)
• Italy
26 Feb 16
@dianadee In fact we abandoned the idea to retire in the Caribbean and we came to Switzerland.
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@dianadee (1778)
• South Africa
26 Feb 16
@LadyDuck In the long run ..I am sure your choice was right!
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@dianadee (1778)
• South Africa
25 Feb 16
A vacation destination, it is perfect for..have to consider all the pros and cons for retirement..not just the heat and the beauty around you.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
25 Feb 16
I've been on a few cruises round the Caribbean islands, and like you say they are wonderful.
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@dianadee (1778)
• South Africa
25 Feb 16
Glad you also enjoyed your cruise round the islands too!
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@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
25 Feb 16
If I have the money to build a house in an island with pristine beach, that will be nice. The best is to have a snow capped mountain at the back, and the deep blue sea in front.
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@dianadee (1778)
• South Africa
25 Feb 16
Wonder where in the world that could be?
@gudheart (12659)
25 Feb 16
This might seem really strange but I have never been to a tropical Island :( I intend to visit Dubai one day though and sun bathe :D
@gudheart (12659)
25 Feb 16
@dianadee That the only thing putting me off really as I can not stand the heat!
@dianadee (1778)
• South Africa
25 Feb 16
Hope your dream of going to Dubai happens soon. Very hot weather there, I have heard, from friends.
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@dianadee (1778)
• South Africa
25 Feb 16
@gudheart Most hotel rooms have air conditioning, which helps.
@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
25 Feb 16
Sounds that you had a terrific vacation. It's really enjoyable when you get a friendly and clam and beautiful Island.
@dianadee (1778)
• South Africa
25 Feb 16
The cruise went by too quickly..holiday time always flies, when you are having a good time!
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
25 Feb 16
@dianadee A Good vacation is really refreshing.
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@JudyEv (382256)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Feb 16
We've never stayed on an island but it sounds great fun. I'll have to keep it in mind for another time.
@dianadee (1778)
• South Africa
25 Feb 16
If you maybe share your time between three different ones..you can have the best of both worlds. You might not like one, but one of the other two could be fantastic, and suit your vacation needs.
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@JudyEv (382256)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Feb 16
@dianadee Good idea.