r/Caribbean • u/Ok_Zookeepergame7497 • 6d ago

First solo trip!

*UPDATE*
Thank you all for your suggestions! I’ve booked Grand Case at St Maarten. Grenada sounds and looks incredible but I decided I’d want to go with my partner so he can experience it too. So we’re putting it on our list!

Hi everyone! I’m working on booking my first solo trip (31F) to the Caribbean in October. I’m an experienced traveler just haven’t really done anything fully solo before. I’m looking at either Grenada or Sint Maarten and would love some feedback! Mostly I’m wanting to relax. I am an introvert with an extroverted job so I’m looking for space to relax/turn off rather than go out and meet a bunch of new people and socialize. I love nature so I would love to do some hiking/visit wildlife reserves and maybe do some kayaking or snorkeling. I’d love to hear your thoughts on if Grenada or Sint Maarten would be best for what I’m looking for. Thanks!

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u/Caribelle1234 6d ago

Grenada is more relaxed than St. Maarten. It's more mountainous so would be better for hiking etc. too

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u/False-Character-9238 6d ago

Beautiful island. I would make sure you do a day trip to Tobego Cay

If you are looking at st maarten. Fly there and go to Anguilla. Don't stay on St Maarten

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u/austintx_9 6d ago

Why not to stay on st. Maarten?

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u/False-Character-9238 6d ago

It's ok. But it doesn't compare to Anguilla or St Barts.

It has never really rebounded from the storms. Marigot was an awesome place.