The Islands Less Traveled

vdoss · Trainee Steward Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 31 66 ants

Has anyone bee to some of the lesser known and lesser traveled islands in the caribbean? I love the natural beauty of the region but hate the crowds and commercialism. I don't want to see a Subway or a McDonalds in my tropical paradise if you know what I mean. I have been to Anguilla, and that was as close to perfect isolation as I have ever been. Anywhere else you can think of?
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GregW · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject:

I haven't been, but I have heard good things about Dominica. Less commercial, and lots of good natural places to see.

Of course, Cuba doesn't have too many American companies, though they make up for it with lots of Canadian and European tourists... Confused

Paul79UF · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 2:20 am Post subject:

My girlfriend and I are on Margarita Island right now in Venezuela. Seems like more of the European travelers visit here than North Americans.

There are plenty of nearly deserted beaches here with no Subways or McD's except for in the main city, Porlamar.
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deaddoll · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:17 pm Post subject:

Red Tape · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:08 am Post subject:

I spent a few days on St. Vincent for work last summer. Definitely not an overdeveloped tourist destination there. I did see Pepsi and a KFC there, though.

sralkan · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 3:01 am Post subject: Roatan, Honduras

My wife and I are trying to keep Roatan quite. We love the little island. It is the largest of the 3 Bay Islands off of Honduras. Many secluded beaches can still be found if you ask some of the locals in the 'West End'.

I have done Roatan, Jamaica, small resort on west side of Nicaragua and am going to San Juan, PR in a couple of months.

vdoss · Trainee Steward Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 31 66 ants

Thanks for the replies. I would love to try St. Vincent and Roatan. Anyone been to Montserat?
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raven · Flight Steward Joined: 30 Apr 2007 Posts: 65 67 ants

They say islands that are less travelled are often the best ones and i am also insearch for it. Wink

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macye · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:07 pm Post subject: Perfect Island

Greneda was wonderful. No port so ships can't dock you arrive by small tenders. I saw no fast food anything it's like you step back in time and just enjoy the island breeze and smell of spices in markets and smell of local cooking. The people come to greet you and share there island by personalized tours of island.
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Sanderson Rowe · Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:32 pm Post subject:

Topic is worth opening back up.
If you really want to get away from it all, try Dominica,(Dom-min-neeka) the island lying between Martinique and Guadeloupe. Roseau the quaint capital may have a sprinkling of the modern world, just a sprinkling,but when you hit the trails outside of Roseau, its marvellous. You have this feeling that you are on a scouting trip for Christopher Columbus. A trip through the Carib Reserve, and you are in a different world. I was born and lived in Barbados for most of my life, but Dominica is my #1 Caribbean Island.
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robertb · Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:11 am Post subject:

Even though this is an old topic, I'll throw in my contribution!

I did a sailing trip in the Grenadines quite a while back. Visited Grenada, Cariacou, Petit St Vincent and Petit Martinique amoungst others. I'd say the best way to get away from the crowds is to do that, i.e. charter a sailing boat to take you to the less visited islands.
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pezzhull · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 8:06 pm Post subject:

Bonaire is great especially for snorkellers and divers. Curacao also good but more developed.

KathleenO · Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject:

Well, apparently the Turks and Caicos are pretty isolated, but I think they are very touristy as well. But there are no dense crowds. It attracts mostly luxury travelers, and it's very expensive. If you want to avoid seeing Subways, McDonald's, and other commercial stuff, Cuba is definitely a good spot. There are lots of great beaches there off the beaten track. Varadero is their big resort town.
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supervaca · Trainee Steward Joined: 04 Mar 2008 Posts: 26 27 ants

I do not know if is the most deserte, but definetely is the one that I liked the most: Saint Lucia!
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traveller_cu · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:01 pm Post subject:

Cuba is not a crowded place and for sure you will not see any McDonald or such big companies because they cant have business in the island. Its a great place to visit or stay for long periods, specially if you are with kids. Visit it and evaluate it by you own.
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