nurktwin 2,143 Report post Posted February 2, 2013 Have you ever vacationed on an island? Tell us about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SingsInFrench 262 Report post Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Well, for my honeymoon and tenth anniversary, we vacationed on Mackinac Island in Michigan. Not exactly an exotic, tropical island, but it was fun! No motorized vehicles are allowed on the island. People walk, bike, ride horses, or take a horse and carriage. We stayed in a Victorian-era hotel that was very charming. In the mornings we would wake up to the sounds of ferry boats bringing visitors to the island. I'd love to go back, even though I'm no longer married to my travel companion. Here is our hotel: The Iroquois: Edited February 2, 2013 by SingsInFrench Added picture Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agirl 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2013 I've been to Oahu and Kauai a few times. I loved it, esp Kauai. So peaceful and restful. I really want to go back one of these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildflowerNJ 136 Report post Posted February 2, 2013 Not really an island but it was a point break in Punta de Mita, Mexico. I was there for about 4 months with my boyfriend....he surfed and wanted to get away from the Jersey Shore's cold waves. It was a beautiful place....I remember it all..... Ray was given this 'secret' map of how to get there. At one point, he had to get out of his truck and use the machete, lol!! Everything was so green and lush.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trishia4 28 Report post Posted February 3, 2013 We vacationed a few years back in Kauai, loved it, went snorkeling in calm waters. Most of the time the water was treacherous. At one beach my daughter and I both lost our glasses to a wave while standing in a few inches of water. They glasses were found fortunately. At another beach i remember my daughter saying watch out Mom as I suddenly found myself under water and unable to get back on my feet. We called that beach the beach of death, nearly impossible to stand up. Still a beautiful place especially the Napali Coast. I would go back someday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 156 Report post Posted February 3, 2013 I've been to Oahu, Hawaii and Kauai. Without question, Kauai is my favorite. It is so beautiful there, small and intimate, and less commercial than the other islands. The food was amazing...and you can get sushi grade fish at the local supermarkets. There's even a rum distillery, made from local sugar cane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amber 70 Report post Posted February 3, 2013 We have been to Amelia Island for a week or so.....That is in N FL near Fernandina Beach. We visit Cumberland, Jekyll and St. Simon's island off the coast of GA often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marion 1,411 Report post Posted February 3, 2013 I think the only island I ever vacationed on was Sanibel Island near Ft. Myers, Florida. I love shelling there. I haven't done that in years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildflowerNJ 136 Report post Posted February 3, 2013 ^ Ah, yes, I was there, too.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patty Petty 9 Report post Posted February 3, 2013 I've been to a lot of the islands in the Caribbean. Also the Bahamas. So far, St. Thomas was my favorite hands down. #1 on my bucket list is to go to Bora Bora. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildflowerNJ 136 Report post Posted February 3, 2013 Pink Sands is on my list.....although, this reminds me of Punta de Mita :heart: Someday :heart: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyt 136 Report post Posted February 4, 2013 I live on an island! - UK! And it's big enough to holiday on! Also, Anguilla, Majorca, Malta, Martha's Vineyard, Isle of Wight (does) that count?). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echosoftom 3 Report post Posted February 4, 2013 Marion, we really do need to go back to Sanibel. It was beautiful! I've been to many of the Caribbean islands on cruises. But I've only actually stayed over on 2 islands. St. Maarten and Aruba. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnolia 171 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 I live on an island! - UK! And it's big enough to holiday on! Also, Anguilla, Majorca, Malta, Martha's Vineyard, Isle of Wight (does) that count?). ^ Well Mike, I've vacationed in the UK so there's one. And wouldn't you know, I only learned about a week ago that Isle of Wight was an island. (I'm slow sometimes, LOL) Also been to Oahu and Kauai and a few Caribbean islands also as well as Catalina Island. Someday I want to get to Cumberland Island with Amber! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildflowerNJ 136 Report post Posted February 5, 2013 Yes, the UK! I have been there a few times....beautiful place. I can't wait to go back.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
