Hello Joseph Family,
For years now, we have toyed with the idea of escaping a typical Christmas and heading to a beautiful beachfront villa instead. Aaron, Natalia and I LOVE the idea, and would like to do it this year if at all possible. Yet, this is not cheap - we would all have to scrimp and save for a week in paradise. But, I think it could be worth it!
Here are some basics:
Dates: 12/26 or 1/2 (Friday to Friday) (HIGH SEASON Holiday dates, so villas are pricey. We could save by going 2 wks later or earlier, but these really are awesome dates)
For years now, we have toyed with the idea of escaping a typical Christmas and heading to a beautiful beachfront villa instead. Aaron, Natalia and I LOVE the idea, and would like to do it this year if at all possible. Yet, this is not cheap - we would all have to scrimp and save for a week in paradise. But, I think it could be worth it!
Here are some basics:
Dates: 12/26 or 1/2 (Friday to Friday) (HIGH SEASON Holiday dates, so villas are pricey. We could save by going 2 wks later or earlier, but these really are awesome dates)
Where: Recommendations include:
Key West
Costa Rica
Puerto Rico (Vieques Island gets top marks for beauty, nature and serenity - very rustic)
Tobago
Barbados
Bermuda
Towns South of Cancun
Key West
Costa Rica
Puerto Rico (Vieques Island gets top marks for beauty, nature and serenity - very rustic)
Tobago
Barbados
Bermuda
Towns South of Cancun
Villa Websites: We need to book soon, as the holidays fill up fast!
http://www.vrbo.com/; http://www.locogringo.com/; http://www.islandhideaways.com/
http://www.caribbeanway.com/ http://www.villascaribe.com/
What:
http://www.caribbeanway.com/ http://www.villascaribe.com/
What:
- At least 4 separate bedrooms (one with 2 beds) if we are all in. It should sleep at least 8 adults comfortably + Natalia Jane.
- Private Pool, beach access, a good kitchen and excellent grilling/BBQ space.
- This is not asking too much - many villas have this. Some also have maid service and cooking that comes with the place.
- Some have Internet service as well.
Cost:
- Airfare could be $1000+ per person.
- Villas could be about $4000 - $5500 per week + taxes, equaling about $1000 to $1375 per group (Maya + Fu, Bert + Andrea, Rose and Nate, Aaron + Sarah). The villas actually work out to be a reasonable deal, about $160/night per couple. That is a great hotel room rate!!
How: We would do no Christmas gifts at all, right? That would be a helpful start to balancing the costs.
What now?
- Let us know if you are in or out.
- Look for airfare deals.
- Weigh in on location.
- Look for Villas ASAP and point out options.
- Ask friends for recommendations.
We can't wait to hear from you!
Love,
Sarah, Aaron, and Natalia
3 comments:
OK All - I have been doing some digging, and if we choose to go in say February or March (Maya and Nate - when is Spring Break?), we could get flights to Mexico for about $600 and flights to Puerto Rico for $350 and the villas are way cheaper too. So, we are definitely open to February/March! No, that is not hurricane seeason;) This will be awesome. Let's do it!
OK, All - If this does not get you going, nothing will. This AWESOME place is available on March 6 for one week: http://www.casaparadisus.com/Overview.html
It is in Playa Del Carmen, South of Cancun. $3500 for one week ($875 + tax per couple). Flights are about $700 with taxes.
Hey Sarah - At first we were like - there's no way! But I will have to talk to Fuquan but Spring Break sounds a lot more feasible than xmas for us. I don't think Fuquan has joined the blog yet so I will try to get him to do that to see your comments.
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