Would Culebra be good vacation spot for a family with small children and is crime a problem on the island?

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I have asked my cab driver to stop at a grocery store when traveling from SJU to the little airport. I think it was a Publix gocery which was a pretty good sized store. I stopped by the produce spot

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take the public transportation to Flemenco, or rent a vehicle from Jerry (Jerry's Jeeps). they, the public transportation, are easy to spot at the ferry terminal once you arrive in Dewey. i have never

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Compared to the late 90s, the road to Zoni is interstate. Have your passenger jump out and guide you past the crater. You may have to straddle it, but just go slow and listen to youor spotter. Easy-

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Good morning, You can take a look at Trip Advisor for the rundown on spots. For just one evening, however, most places will do just fine. Terrie Palmetto Guesthou

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I am a 50 year old youngster returning to see more of the Islands after a brief stopover in the Navy 30 years ago. Fell in love with the hidden spots, especially on Tortola. In my researches Culebra s

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My favorite nightlife is me, a 6 pack of Presidente, my binocs, and a clear view of the stars of the southern sky (if it's cloudy, find a high spot and look at the lights of St. Thomas). Afro-Caribbe

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I think MJ will be back some time in September. You can follow her exploits at: http://islandwomanculebra.blogspot.com/

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Hi Herb: Yeah, someone else said that too...to bury it under the tent. That's a good idea. I don't care as much about the money, but am in a pretty bad spot if the passports go missing.

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There are no rentals available. I am sure some of the local water taxis would be glad to arrange a charter to take you to Culebrita and some of the other spots that are more isolated. We will be ther

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"two of the four posted reviews have similar complaints" and "whenever someone posts something negative about Culebra" Did you mean to say that there were only two negative posting

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Lots of good choices on Culebra ... all different and all good in their own way. If I had to choose 8 places for 8 days here's what I would do: (not in any order) Burge

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As soon as the owners raise enough money to pay what they owe the government. There are raffle tickets being sold in town to help them out. MJ's blog has a bit more information.

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Nani's and Mamacita's were not too bad, but the villas on Flamenco beach are the ideal picture spot and about the same price. If you really want to go cheap as I do sometimes, you can camp. Man

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Cody, Personally, i would do 6:30 to 5:30 and get in a full day. Then you get back to your hotel and can rest. Snorkeling at Flamenco is often up in the air especially if wind is coming

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Lisa, It sounds like you have all the advice you need, but just to pile on... The description of what you're looking for in a vacation simply could not encapsulate Culebra an

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We will be visting Culebra in a few weeks sailing down from St Thomas where we keep our boat - we are British citizens with a British flagged boat and we will fly into the USA and US VI via JFK and th

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Good afternoon, The turtles have dug some nests as there are clearly marked off spots on a couple of beaches (Flamenco/Zoni last I noticed). However, you have to be very lucky & in the right pla

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Joe, Both Flamenco Beach and Zoni Beach have great shade. At Flamenco as you enter the beach turn left toward the tank and go down about 100 yards. You will see a grove of t

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Are there any shaded areas at Flamenco and Cayo Norte?, Gazebos or oversize umbrella rental? Does anyone still rent boats? What are the currents like around the scuba / snorkeling s

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Villa Fulladoza is a great place and in your price range. My wife and I stayed there on our honeymoon and have been back three times since. Villa Boheme is also worth checking out. Both of these pl

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Pandeli is good, but if you want a change of menu/scenery, the place across from the airport (I don't recall the name) is a good breakfast spot as well. Also, don't overlook the empanadas sold just d

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Steve - you will see them pretty much in all the good dive spots!

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We will be visiting Culebra in March and look forward to a lot of interesting snorkeling trips. I was wondering if renting a sedan is sufficient for getting to the best beaches? I understand Brava mig

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Hi Tara. If you want to see turtles, get in the water at Tamarindo! Before you start to approach Tamarindo Estates, (from the land) enter the beach after the empty old concrete shack, at the last pa

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I have been traveling to Culebra for Spring Break for over ten consecutive years with family and friends. Needless to say, I love it! My girlfriend and I, as well as two other couples, are coming ba

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Thanks Michael, Oddly enough after I sent my request I did scan through he others, but I'm still questioning if you have any knowledge of The Wall off of Carlos Rosario.

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As posted on my blog...and I'm sorry I didn't post it here...I knew I forgot a few spots and this was one of them:( The above move has been done and is in Haiti now, but there are a lot m

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Tara, did you browse some of the older threads covering this subject?

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Hey, I will be arriving to Culebra on Jan. 24th staying until the 27th. It is my 4th time to the island and I absolutely love it. I want to just check with everyone to see where the b

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