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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Which is better for a beach vacation with kids: Puerto Rico, DR, Aruba, Bahamas, or Mexico?  Talking about staying at a resort the whole time and really want nice sand and clear water.[/quote]

I like Saint John. Make sure to rent a Jeep. [/quote]

The problem with St. John is there really isn't a resort there to stay at the whole time. Caneel Bay is gone.

If the PP wants to hunker down at a resort the entire time AND wants clear water, then Aruba, Bahamas and Mexico are the best bets.

But:

Aruba is windy and the water has more waves (although gentle). Divi was calm, though.

Bahamas is crowded unless you go super high end (avoid atlantis unless you want to fight for lounge chairs).

Mexico is good if you stay upscale and avoid a mega resort. Mayakoba area is nice.

DR has crummy beaches; sand like dirt, water isn't clear; plus, bugs and weird plumbing issues.

We love PR, but we wouldn't hunker down at a resort unless it's something fabulous like Ritz Dorado. You should go to Old San Juan to eat and see the forts. Visit the rainforest. Explore beaches around the island. There are some lovely hotels like the Fairmont. Condos in the Isla Verde area. Wyndham. There are tons of threads on PR. You could stay at the Embassy Suites two blocks off Isla Verde beach for a very reasonable price.[/quote]

How would PR be in August?  Do you need covid testing?[/quote]

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