need helping picking a place

[firedogut]

I need help picking a place for my next vacation.

I would like a place that is very laid back, a nice sandy beach, shore diving, peaceful, local food close by, rain forest close, snorkeling from the hotel, maybe a hotel that has huts over the ocean.


Any ideas. Any location is ok in Central America

 

[tadeotadeo]

Old Providence
A small, off the beaten path, island off the coast of Nicaragua. Over 100 square miles of reef surrounds the mountainous island and its dry rain forest of 6.5 square miles. Most of the diving is a 10 minute or less boat ride. Plenty of snorkeling from the shores or kayak/snorkel in McBean reserve park. Fishing, beachcombing, Kayak, trekking, bicycling, horseback riding are the other major attractions
There are no casinos, no large resorts, no night clubs….its more like a game of dominos over a beer, mom and pop bed and breakfast style cabanas and a bon fire on the beach with local musicians.
All the restaurants serve local cuisine, all fresh from local fishermen.
There are only about 5000 people on the island and they all treat guest like family. Crime is simple non existent, the worst thing that can happen is a taxi driver will charge you $2 instead of $1 for a taxi ride.
Of coarse this type of place is not for everyone but if you love nature, no crowds, personalized service, and some of the best diving in the Caribbean contact me for more info, I have brochures and a dvd.
Ciao
Tad

 

[Rich Coast Diving]

Have you ever thought about Tobago?
We had some great dives there, it's very laid back, everybody calls you a friend and want s to have a drink with you. It's a small island, with white palm beaches, and a rianforest with many waterfalls plus great diving! (sharks as well)