What I’d like to do is spend a week at the Hyatt Regency on Kauai, Hawaii. Unfortunately, that runs around $6K for a week’s lodging, airfare, and car, and that’s not really desirable at this point. I’d like to find something in the $2-$3K range that includes air, lodging, and a car if needed. I’m thinking someplace beach-y. Warm is a must.
Be warned that I have a taste for really, really nice hotels and restaurants. I’m looking for a relaxing vacation, and something like a posh resort and spa where I only leave the hotel twice in a week (once to go see some Mayan ruins, the other time to go shop and eat at the lovely little village a few miles away) sounds really nice. However, I like a variety of things, and staying at a funky waterfront hotel in Belize where I spend my time kayaking, playing in the ocean, and drinking cocktails that come with small umbrellas in 'em, poolside, sound pretty damn good, too.
Here’s what we like:
- a really nice pool area, with a bar (umbrella-laden drinks a plus!)
- some good restaurants, either at the hotel or within walking distance
- good service. Really, really great service if we can get it at our price range.
- stuff to do. Here’s a sampling of what we like to do, one or two of 'em should be available:
Snorkelling and/or diving
Walking through cute towns, stopping at local shops and restaurants
Stuff to see: ruins, pretty beaches, nice overlooks, jungles, hikes, etc.
Outdoor activities of all sorts (ie: rent a bicycle and pedel up the road a few miles to that black sand beach)
Any ideas?