Hi, getting married mid august, thinking of the carribean for our honey moon, know its rainy season in aug. Which island would be best for temp/least rainfall in this month? Was thinking of aruba? Dont really know much about it compared to say bahamas, cuba etc. Want sun,white beaches the norm i guess! thanks
2007-03-21 07:08:09 · 11 answers · asked by Mark L 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
If you look in the travel brochures then they tend to give you the average rainfall of each month. I have been to the Caribbean twice once in October to the Dominican Republic and it poured down. The second time was in March to St Lucia and the weather was wonderful - possibly the best time to go.
Have you thought about the Indian Ocean instead, as it is probably a better time of year to go.
2007-03-21 07:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by ZYGGY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps putting this is the Caribbean category would give you more an informative reply - just a suggestion
I went to Barbados, Dominica Republic last year, and as a child went to Bahamas. You do get the sun, white sand, but it will depend on what you want out of the country... activities, complete tranquil environment, shopping, historic views, culture.. i would say your best bet would be to get a Far Away, or Caribbean brochure, and have a flick through. I usually choose my destination by the how nice the hotel is... lol.. Cuba is also a nice spot, plan to go Varadero in Cuba, they have a Sandals (adult only resort) which is really reasonable (for Sandals), and you can get day trips to the capital Havana for a bit of the culture, cigars, and old cars..
For a honeymoon i would prefer the Indian Ocean personally, like the Maldives, or Seychelles they have excellent coral reefs, and is just complete bliss... you can a day week PADI course, for a few hours a day.. and then the second week just relax and do nothing... they water bungalows look great..!!
Before booking the holiday make sure you check the reviews of the hotel on TripAdvisor http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk
Hope ive given you some ideas...
2007-03-21 19:20:29 · answer #2 · answered by ஐ♥PinkBoo - TTC #1♥ஐ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Jamaica in August.
We got rain almost every day but only for an hour or so - so good time to have a 'siesta'.
The beaches and the watersports were lovely but I found going out of the resort slightly intimidating and being in the resort like not really seeing the reall island and the real people. I like holidays where I get to mix with the people who live there and I didn't feel I could do this in Jamaica - I was either being sold to or my hair was being pulled for braiding (I have long blonde hari) or the people working in the resort were overly polite and made me feel a bit embarrassed to be putting them in that situation.
One of the less 'touristy' islands would probably be better.
2007-03-21 07:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by Leapling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a good temp in august then you have to go to the British Virgin Islands.During the last week of July and the begining of August is Carnival and the sun is shining all day; not too hot but good enough to make the day enjoyable.There is lots to do there and I am sure that you will have a good time.
2007-03-21 07:51:41 · answer #4 · answered by martini_40727 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm checking my travel binder now for carribean for August.
Antigua has the least rainfall at 122mm per month
St Lucia is worse at 269mm. Temps would be in the 30's so hot.
What about Cancun?
If I were you I would consider the Maldives in the Indian Ocean as rainfall them is only 7mm per month!!!!!!!
2007-03-21 07:15:31 · answer #5 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aruba and Bonaire are great - people are wonderful and the beaches in Aruba are like suger - just fantastic!
Rainfall is pretty nil and if you get a rain shower, it doesn't last long enough to ruin your day.
2007-03-21 07:20:35 · answer #6 · answered by PO'd in Portland 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
st lucia is where i got married and had my honeymoon here in june this was what they say rainy season..lol..which was 5mins of complete hammering it done in the morning then boiling hot bright sunshine for the rest.i was devistated when heard of it as rainy season coming from the uk i expected it to be more than 5 mins odd occasions.best of luck and hope you have a great time as i did.x
2007-03-22 08:27:25 · answer #7 · answered by easty90210 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St Lucia is beautiful got married there last April, the locals told me throughout the year it rains but it tends to be quick showers and then its hot sunshine. Congratulations on you forthcoming wedding, have a lovely time wherever you end up!
2007-03-21 07:16:50 · answer #8 · answered by Cassyput 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
come to Curaçao and go to mambo for white beaches! Aruba is a cool place too... and you can go to St. Maartin wonderful place! i lived there for 4 years.... and you can try Bonaire if you are looking for a more peaceful place.... and let me see where else... uhm... well i guess that's about it.... but i would recommend Curaçao if you want to be busy the whole day.... Aruba for crazy parties at night (well actually mambo is still the best party place) and Bonaire if you want to be more relaxed!
2007-03-21 07:15:35 · answer #9 · answered by Wenke_91 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's also Hurricane season, but we did it in August and we went to Bermuda. Not as hot as other places, wonderful people and beaches, night life everything is top level.
2007-03-21 07:54:47 · answer #10 · answered by BluesMutha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋