doglover_50
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This is my first post, please bear with me (and if this would be better in a different
forum, let me know).
I have Usair tix that I can use to EITHER Grand Cayman OR to get to St. John in
early January. We are hoping for some thoughts comparing the islands on a few different aspects. ***We are going for scuba/snorkel and beaches***, NOT night life--we prefer to be a bit away from any hustle and bustle.
In addition to general impressions comparing these islands (from those who have
been to both), here are some specific areas we'd appreciate feedback:
For lodging what part of each islands would you recommend (close to best beaches/good diving, away from city). For GC, I'm hearing East End or 7-mile beach.
Only feedback I've gotten for St. John is Cinammon Bay.
I am an educator, so on a budget. We'll be checking expedia and vrbo--is it reasonable to expect we could find a little 1 BR/bungalow for $250/night or less that part of January?
Would we need to rent a car on each island for the week?
My girlfriend is up at 6 a.m., I'm more like 10 a.m. (on non dive days).
Would St. John presen a problem given ths schedule for her to get to beach or snorkeling if our villa is up on a hill? How close to the beahes can you rent (in our price range :-( )
Overall, is one island more pricey than the other (we've got the flights already covered).
Thanks! Sorry this is so long. Looking forward to feedback,
Doglover
forum, let me know).
I have Usair tix that I can use to EITHER Grand Cayman OR to get to St. John in
early January. We are hoping for some thoughts comparing the islands on a few different aspects. ***We are going for scuba/snorkel and beaches***, NOT night life--we prefer to be a bit away from any hustle and bustle.
In addition to general impressions comparing these islands (from those who have
been to both), here are some specific areas we'd appreciate feedback:
For lodging what part of each islands would you recommend (close to best beaches/good diving, away from city). For GC, I'm hearing East End or 7-mile beach.
Only feedback I've gotten for St. John is Cinammon Bay.
I am an educator, so on a budget. We'll be checking expedia and vrbo--is it reasonable to expect we could find a little 1 BR/bungalow for $250/night or less that part of January?
Would we need to rent a car on each island for the week?
My girlfriend is up at 6 a.m., I'm more like 10 a.m. (on non dive days).
Would St. John presen a problem given ths schedule for her to get to beach or snorkeling if our villa is up on a hill? How close to the beahes can you rent (in our price range :-( )
Overall, is one island more pricey than the other (we've got the flights already covered).
Thanks! Sorry this is so long. Looking forward to feedback,
Doglover