I will like some ideas on where I should go this year? I am interested in going to the Caribbean or Mexico.?

Question

I live in New York and I will only take 2 vactions this year, I will take of a week for a longer distant vacation for the second one, take only a friday off. I am looking for a shorter flight like 2 hour for my second trip, one trip is for my son and the other is for me. I need a resort that is young and fun but mature and another that is kid friendly. =)

how long does it takes to get to jamacia from new york?

Answer 1

Don't fly there, take a cruise. They are one of THE best vacations you can take. Once you are on ship the staff caters to you, its whatever you want. There is something to do all day every day. When you arrive at the port to check in you (each passenger) will receive a key card which will serve as your room key, charge card for anything you buy on ship (i.e.,drinks, souvenir) and its your pass to get on and off ship in each port. Each time you get off ship you will need this key card and many times also a photo ID
(passport or driver's license). Infants and small children may be required to wear an ID bracelet (like in the hospital) in lieu of carry a card.

Each day you will receive in your cabin a "newsletter" listing the time, place and particulars of everything happening for you on ship. There are generally activities like demonstrations of ice carvings, napkin folding and towel folding, and cooking demonstrations. Some ships may offer a galley (kitchen) tour or a tout of the bridge. There may be organized games and other activities around the pools. In the evenings there are generally shows, one show for those with an early dinner seating and another (same show) for those who eat late. There is always food available.
Usually there is a place on ship where you can go get something. Or, you can always
just pick up the phone in your cabin and order from the room service menu (food is free). If you want, you can order breakfast room service.

All ships have a casino with slots and table games. Ships have movie theaters, generally small but nice, and you can also see movies in your room. They have ATM’s and a purser’s desk where you can cash a check or exchange currency if you need to. There is a tour and activities desk so you can schedule land tours and activities.

Ships have free morning exercise programs, stretching and walking, etc, and on some you can pay for other things like Spinning. All cruise ships have gyms so you can go workout, usually any time from 6:00 AM to late at night. There is usually a walking/running track on one of the decks also. Some ships leave the gym open all night. They call the gyms Spa because they do promote getting pampered with things like wraps and massages with aroma therapy. They will also generally have a beauty salon to do hair and nails.

There are always pools. Some ships have more than one and the newer ships generally have an indoor pool as well as outdoor ones and all of these have hot tubs. There is generally a basketball court on the top deck, a place for scuffle board, and a mini-golf course. The newer Royal Caribbean ships have a rock climbing wall and the newest one has a pool for water surfing.

There are places on ships to play cards and board games and the games are provided. There are cocktail lounges that feature a variety of music. Some have a piano bar with jazz. There is usually a disco that starts after 10:00 PM each night and last until everyone leave. On certain days ships will have special activities like a chocolate lovers buffet, or a midnight deck party .

I suggest that you go to the web site for the cruise lines and look at the cabin
prices, port stops, the features for the ships and select a cruise that will do what
you want to do. Then you may want to talk to an agent and see if they can find what
you want. Finally, decide whether you want to book your self or have an agent do it
for you.

WILL YOU GET SEA SICK

Some people worry about getting sea sick, but the ships being used these days have automated stabilizers which minimize the rocking. The larger ships cut through the water so easy that you don’t even feel like you are moving. When there is bad weather the cruise lines will steer around and away from it, sometimes changing the order of port stops. Also, the ships generally move overnight and dock in the mornings so you don’t feel much movement. Consequently, your chances of getting sea sick are minimal. There is generally less motion than on an airplane. If you do get sick, all ships have a doctor and they will dispense sea sick medicines. If you are
prone to motion sickness, just get pills or a patch from your own doctor before you
go, or go to a boating store and get a sea sickness bracelet.

OTHER TIPS

Most ships start boarding between noon and 1:00PM. If you are a cruise club member you generally get to go on first, or early. If the cruise is for a honeymoon, anniversary, or birthday be sure to tell them, they will do special stuff for that. Most 7-day cruises have two formal nights when you can wear your best stuff and get pictures taken. Cruise lines charge a lot for the photos they take so take your own photos around the ship when you get the chance, especially on the formal nights. Ask other passengers to take photos for you, they generally are very willing. Review the listing of tours offered on your cruise and decide whether you want to pay for a tour or go on your own. The one big advantage of going on ship sponsored tours is THEY WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU if your tour is late getting back to the ship. If you will be in a port for 12 to 16 hours you are probably safe to go on your own for most anything. But if you are only there for six to eight hours you may want to stay close to the ship or go on the ship tours.


There are lots of cruisies leaving from NY.

Answer 2

To answer your question about flight times between Jamaica-NYC, it takes about 2 hr, 15 min total. Very short flight. Flights to Mexico are a bit longer in flight time. Your other inquiry raises some important questions(I am Owner of a Travel Agency):

1-Are you looking for a "All-Inclusive(best value overall)? Or a Air/Resort package?

2-What amenities, other than being "kid-friendly", are most important to you? Activities important on your vacation?

3-Do you have a Travel budget in place?

Minor considerations certainly but important because it will truly simplify the process of finsing the ideal package that is right for you. Currently there are economical Resort packages both in the Caribbean and Mexico. If you could kindly either call, email me at: [e-mail], or reach me through Yahoo Messenger with what you have in mind, we can research the many vacation bargains in both locales that will satisfy your criteria.

Answer 3

Hi, Been to Jamaica twice with Tom's Trips. Jamaica is the perfect place for honeymoons, history, and anything else you might have in mind. Check out yahoo group ErotixTravel and contact Jeannie at Tom's Trips. She is the expert and eager to help anyone interested. She also has other special rates for other locations including the Dominican Republic and Mexico. A couple of historical sites that are excellent to go to in Jamaica are listed below. Hope this helps with your decision and best of luck, Dan Port Royal During the 17th Century, Port Royal was the shipping commerce hub and mecca of Jamaica. It was noted for it's wealthy lifestyle displays and little regard to morals. Not surprisingly, it was also a popular place for pirates to bring and spend their treasure. It is said that the British, during this time, actively enticed the Buccaneers to attack the Spanish and French shipping. It was around this time that Port Royal, here in Jamaica, was labeled as The Wickedest Place on Earth!. In 1692 however, most of the city (2/3rd of it), sank in the sea because of a massive earthquake. The Rose Hall Great House A very popular attraction, the Rose Hall Great house was the home of 'the White Witch' Annie Palmer, a devious and fiend character in Jamaican folklore. According to legend, she was a beautiful but spoiled young white woman who arrived on the island as the wife of the owner of the Rose Hall Plantation, east of Montego Bay. Annie's husband, and several husbands afterwards, all died suspiciously. Annie became known as a mistress of voodoo, using it to terrorize her slaves, while she took male slaves into her bed at night and subsequently murdered them. Today the Rose Hall Great House experience is a must for most vacationers and visitors to our island. Clearly, one of the top, most famous places in Jamaica!

Answer 4

It take about 4 hours from NY to Jamaica. Go to Jamaica I guarantee you wont regret it. FDR near Ocho rios is good for Kids so is The Boscobel. most all inclusive hotels in Jamaica cater for both kids and adults, and there are trained experts capable of taking care of your kids in case you just want to soak in the sun or a hot tub. try the website below

Answer 5

Jamaica is no longer than 4 hours from NY if you have a non stop flight. A kid friendly resort in Jamaica is the Holiday Inn Sunspree...very family oriented.

Answer 6

St Martin, St Barths, Anguilla and it takes about 3hours and 30 inuts depending on the weather from jfk or la guardia to Marley int

Answer 7

For flight time use the "Flight Duration Finder" on first page below. Second page has Jamaica links which may help.

Answer 8

Hi I recommend Anguilla in the leeward island you wont be sorry trust me

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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