Tropical Vacation in August

[Anonymous]

Any suggestions for a tropical vacation in August? Yes, I know it's a weird time but it's the only time we have - looking for a destination that has good snorkeling either via beach or boat, enough to do for teens, and good rentals for a family of six. We have been to Costa Rica and Belize so thinking more like Bahamas/Caribbean areas. TIA!!

[Anonymous]

OP here - we have also been to Puerto Rico

[Anonymous]

Aruba

[Anonymous]

As a risk management professional, I would never do this. Unless you have access to a private charter to get out of Dodge ASAP, you could potentially get stuck on a tropical island with limited resources in the event of a major hurricane. It’s not “a funny time“ to go it’s an irresponsible time to go.

[Anonymous]

We’ve enjoyed Aruba, we have a tween not a teen. It’s safe enough I’d be ok with teens walking around.
Pirate cruise has a rope swing and snorkeling.

[Anonymous]

OP here - I think Aruba is outside of the hurricane belt so that could be good, thank you! Any suggestions as to hotels or VRBOs/Airbnbs?

[Anonymous]

Fiji. Excellent weather in August. And the snorkeling/diving is astonishing.

[Anonymous]

Many islands close down July through August so you need to keep that in mind. Some hotels will be open, but many restaurants close for the Season.

[Anonymous]

Bonaire has great and easy snorkeling.
Fiji is great. Their late winter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here - I think Aruba is outside of the hurricane belt so that could be good, thank you! Any suggestions as to hotels or VRBOs/Airbnbs?

Hotels only

The others are no longer viable. I would not rent them now. We have before but the laws and costs are absurd.

Hyatt
Hilton
Ritz although not as good location.
RIU gross

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here - I think Aruba is outside of the hurricane belt so that could be good, thank you! Any suggestions as to hotels or VRBOs/Airbnbs?

Hotels only

The others are no longer viable. I would not rent them now. We have before but the laws and costs are absurd.

Hyatt
Hilton
Ritz although not as good location.
RIU gross

Why is Riu gross?

[Anonymous]

Panama
ABC Islands

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here - I think Aruba is outside of the hurricane belt so that could be good, thank you! Any suggestions as to hotels or VRBOs/Airbnbs?

We stayed at vrbo’s villa Mariposa Aruba. I can’t find a good link but it comes up on google. 3 bedroom villa with pool and private volleyball court. Absolutely wonderful stay!

[Anonymous]

Bermuda
Hawaii

[Anonymous]

Hawaii