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Where to go in August?

debbyds

2010-06-18 19:16:05

Hi All

Could anyone please offer some ideas on where hubby and I can go for our two week August holiday? Ive spent the last few months searching online and am still stumped for where to go

We are looking for an all inclusive, good beachfront hotel (4* up). We stayed in the Gran Ventana in the Dom Rep and also in the MeliÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¡ Cayo Guillermo in Cuba last year which we loved! So something of the same would be wonderful. We don't do any trips or anything as we work so hard through the year, we like to just spend our time lazing about on the beach, eating and having a drink

So the most important things to us are the weather, the beach and the hotel restaurants..lol.. (we are semi veggies (we eat fish) too if that helps!)

Any suggestions would be absolutely fab as I'm getting quite panicky now due to it being so close and having nothing booked!

Thanks for reading!

Debby.

Crockett

2010-06-19 10:25:50

Re: Where to go in August?

The main concern in the Caribbean in August is the threat of hurricanes and tropical storms, so you're best to pick an island off the normal hurricane belt.

That pretty much means south and west of Barbados, so I'd look at Barbados, Grenada, Tobago and Aruba.
Of all of them Aruba has the best climate at that time of year, as it's rainfall pattern seems different to the rest of the Caribbean.

We did Barbados last August and the weather was definitely wetter than when we've been in April, though you still get largely sunny days.
Giving Aruba a try this August as the beaches look superb.

snowyboy

2010-06-19 10:53:51

Re: Where to go in August?

Cuba Guardualavaca being as cheaper as europe. Wonderful hotel http://www.solmeliacuba.com/cuba-hotels/hotel-paradisus-riodeoro/
if you up grade to superior junior suite they are bungalows (Upgrade at hotel when you arrive cheaper) with outside shower hammock etc the rooms are big nice and clean bathroom a little dated. Adults only 5 A La Cate restaurants, scuba diving, horse riding 24hour room service and bar also stocked fridge in room all included, Adults only book with Thomson/First Choice or Thomas cook. We are back for 3 year in weeks time. Do read the reports on TA they are true.
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g910832-d263971-r67884960-Paradisus_Rio_de_Oro-Guardalavaca_Cuba.html#TOPC
I have also posted a trip report HT.
You enjoyed Cuba you will love this place. One word Paradise. :wave:

pat

2010-06-19 16:57:19

Re: Where to go in August?

Hi Debby,

Why not take a look at the Tamarjin in Aruba. We are off there for the first time 31st July, and choose it mainly because Aruba is outside the hurricane zone and all rooms are situated directly on the beach.

Regards,
Pat

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