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cbnap!cmv May 15 16:16:00 1984
[ Those who cannot read this line have no idea what I'm talking about]
Well vacation fanatics, Here are the responses to the question I put before
you on where to go for vacation. Many people asked for a summary of the results
so I decided to post it to the net. Many thanks to all that contributed. Maybe
we can get a co-op vacation going for all of us (netnews users conference -
Club Med, Tahiti; would your boss send you?)
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From: hou2f!pvlm
Ask a travel agent about Negril Beach in Jamaica.
Pete LaMaster ATT-BL 8233-5009
From ihnp4!cbscc!rsg
How about a Club Med? Particularly one of those in the Caribbean.
They offer many activities including some terrific scuba diving (so
I'm told).
Plusses: Lots of extras are included in the price. Scenery is
great. Very easy way to arrange your first big vacation.
Minusses: Costs more than doing it by yourself.
Note: I've never done a Club Med, but have had several friends who
have, and they have enjoyed them despite the cost.
...bob garmise at&t bell labs, columbus...
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From: houxf!liem
Craig,
I had the same problem as you do now. A lot of people recommend
Hawaii if you like the beach and breathtaking scenery. I'll be
in Hawaii in mid-May. It will be my first time there so I can't
tell you any thing but it is something to think about.
Liem Nguyen
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From: cbosgd!seismo!umcp-cs!judd
The Red Sea is an absolutly tremendous place to dive (im told).
Best access is via Egypt (most coastline/least hassle).
Austrailia's Barrier Reef is nice and the locals speak a form of english.
Closer to home -
Baja Ca. is nice and not too touristy.
Hawaii is pleasant except for the Honalulu side of Oahu.
If you can stand not diving go biking in Europe and the UK. Much fun, lots
of fems and very cheap (peoples exprs or special deal in summer to get there
after that stay in hostles, take Eurrail, eat local foods in local resturants,
get Am Express card so don't have to take lbs of Travelors cheques w/ you.
PS if go to any non-western country you Will Get Sick but you Will Survive!
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From: cbosgd!decvax!ogcvax!sequent!richard
You could try Hawaii, for a start. Honolulu is "the big town" for
action. Waikiki is okay if you don't mind looking a fat, 50 year old
housewives (it's a public, and therefore undiscriminating beach)
Talk to the Club Med people.
The above two assume you have nothing against "fake" experiences, ie,
vacations in places where people treat you as a tourist as opposed
to a real person. For "real" experiences, do anything other than
ordinary vacation type things. For instance, bicycle through Maine.
In the winter.
The preceding should not to be construed as the statement or opinion of the
employers or associates of the author. It might not even be the author's.
I try to make a point of protecting the innocent,
but none of them can be found...
...!sequent!richard
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From: cbosgd!decvax!ittvax!dcdwest!sdcsvax!bmcg!unicorn
I recommend, in the following order:
1. Kauai
2. Maui
3. Matlazan, Mexico
4. Montego Bay, Jamaica
For the singles scene, you can't beat Lahaina, Maui, or
Matlazan.
I forgot to mention where I live, as it's a vacation for so
many: San Diego (Black's Beach, La Jolla, etc.) is also good.
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From: ihnp4!rabbit!ark
Try Martha's Vineyard, Mass.
It is possible to camp there fairly cheaply.
Best place is Webb's Camping Area -- reservations are
probably essential.
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From: ihnp4!harpo!idi!kiessig
I am in nearly the same boat as you with regard to vacations -
i.e. I'm single, 25, like beaches and scuba spots. After a whole
lot of thinking, and lots of brochure reading, I've come to the
following conclusions:
1. A group diving trip
Local dive shops have trips leaving all the
time, with groups ranging in size from 6 to 30.
Best diving location near here looks like it's
Bonaire (I've been to Cozumel, which was OK,
and I don't hear wonderful things about the Caymans).
2. Club Med
Buccaneer Creek looks like a good choice. Seems
like this almost a stereotypical option, but I've
talked to people who've been, and they all enjoyed
it a lot (except for certain clubs like Playa Blanca
which are a little too Americanized).
If you come up with anything else that would be fun for
a person travelling alone, I'd love to hear about it.
Rick
cbosgd!idi!kiessig
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From: cbosgd!ccieng5!tim ( Timothy G. Becker)
I lived in Newport, Rhode Island for 2 1/2 years. It sounds like it
fills several of your desires. It's an island (connected by bridge)
surrounded by the ocean. I can think of several places where I saw
scuba divers. The night life is quite active in the summer. There
are lots of bars along the warf with delicious seafood and many people.
If you'd like, I can give you more details about places to go.
Have a good time wherever you end up!
Tim Becker.
Computer Consoles, Inc.
Rochester, NY
..!cbrma!ccieng5!tim
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From: cbosgd!decvax!teklds!tekmdp!dadlac!bergen
I recommend two places where I had a great time. The first was at
Club Mediterranee (spelling?) on the island of Moorea in Tahiti. I
was single at the time, but it is also a great place for married
people, and almost any age group. There are organized activities,
but no pressure to participate in anything, if you don't want to.
The second place was a Windjammer cruise to the British Virgin
Islands on a 230 foot Barkentine. Information about either of
these should be available from any travel agent. The last time I
called club Med (several years ago), their number was 800-528-3131.
They can send you a brochure about all of their areas around the
world. If you take the Windjammer, the deck cabins are a lot more
comfortable, although you'll probably sleep on deck every night
unless it rains. Welcome to the world of the leisure class. Good
luck. - Alan
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From: decvax!mcnc!duke!phs!liz
My husband and I went to Tahiti and Moorea last year. We had a wonderful
time! Moorea is a small island about 10 miles from Tahiti, and has retained
much of its Polynesian calm and charm. Tahiti has been commercialized and
ruined by the French. (The French also control Moorea, but few of them
actually are in evidence there.) The Polynesian natives are very friendly
and nice. On Moorea, we ate lunch in the hotel's restaurant wearing wet
swim suits and with our snorkeling gear by our sandy feet. I had wanted
to get cleaned up first, but the people there said not to-- "This is
Paradise." The coral reefs would make great scuba-ing. There is a
ClubMed on Moorea, so that might be the place to meet other singles.
You should realize that these islands don't have the nightclubs that
islands in the Caribbean do--just palm trees, sand, sun, and surf. In
other words, expect a very restful vacation. Because French Polynesia
is in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are opposite to here, so plan
accordingly. Take along lots of film! Oh, by the way, the movie "Bounty"
was filmed on Moorea, so you could get an idea of the island if you go
to see it. (I haven't seen it, but they were building the set when we
were there.)
Wherever you go, have a good time.
Liz Holt
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From: ihnp4!houxm!homxa!dman
just two words for you:
club med.
- dman
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From: decvax!mcnc!duke!ucf-cs!mike
Craig:
Try a Carribean cruise. These are quite cheap this
time of the year. I believe that a cruise will meet your
three requirements:
Beach-place/scuba diving - I went on Paquet's Rhapsody last
December. The ship stopped in Grand Cayman Island
and Cozumel Island (Mexico). Both had excellent beaches
and scuba diving was available.
Age 24 - If you pick a line that cater's to singles you'll
avoid the "geriatric" set (The Rhapsody had a fairly
equal mix of age groups).
I hope this helps,
Mike Eisler.
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From: ihnp4!bradley!brad
As on who lives,breaths,eats,.... In PEORIA,IL I can agree, but what a mean
thing to say. It must have been better than where you were or why did you go?
On your question I like Puerto Rico, go there, fun, warm and the women are
the best thing on the face of the earth. If you need some info on where
to go let me know. Round trip tickets from Chicago go for 398 currently
(I am going in June-July).
Bradley Smith
Bradley University
Text Processing
Peoria, IL (and sometimes proud)
{ihnp4,cepu,uiucdcs,kpno}!bradley!brad
P.S. I wonder when you where in Peoria, did you know about Bradley & Unix?
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From: ihnp4!uw-beaver!fluke!chuckb (Chuck Bowden)
Boy do I have a suggestion . . . go to the US Virgin Islands, specifically,
St. Croix. Buck Island right off shore (many charter trips on sailboats,
motorboats, etc avail. from town of Cristiansted) has one of the best
snorkeling/scuba reefs in the world.
The water there is crystal clear, the beaches are white sand, and there is a
lot of night life type stuff in town. The Hotel on the Cay (Christiansted)
has a great beach, at hobie cats to sail (the trade winds blow @ 15 -20
knots always) and a nice bar.
If you haven't been to the Caribbean yet, go if possible. I have been down
that way twice, once with the family and a few weeks ago on a honeymoon. I
have never been to Hawaii, but from all I've heard, the Caribbean has to
be much better.
I couldn't resist the chance to reccommend St. Croix, since I have some
very nice memories from that trip.
I hope this helps (and gets to the right place).
Chuck Bowden
John Fluke Mfg. Co.
(chuckb@fluke)
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As it happens, my choice is between a Carnival cruise and the Club Med on
the island of Moorea near Tahiti (Went out to see "The Bounty" just to see
what it looks like). I'm still undecided, but I'm hoping for a sign from
God (or the devil or Anybody/thing). Feel free to mail any other suggestions
or comments, please note the path under my signature.
Thanks All!
Craig Votava
AT&T Bell Laboratories, Columbus
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