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Heading to Antigua, St Kitts, St Lucia and St Thomas for the first time with our 6 and 8 year olds on the Gem in January. What is the cheapest easiest way to get to the beaches when we get to the ports. Our budget will let us do 1 excursion, which island should we do that on. No interest in shopping. White sand, aquamarine water is at the top of the list. We would also like a short jungle stop perhaps. Is st Thomas still in bad shape?

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I can speak for St. Kitts and St. Thomas, since I've been there several times with young boys. We always have found getting a taxi once we dis-embark is the cheapest way. Our most favorite beach in St. Thomas is Magens Bay. The cost was minimal to take us to the beach, and coming back, the driver even swings by look out point to get a banana daiquiri, shop, and take photos. Never had a problem. Just research ahead of time which beaches you want to see, or tourist attractions, and the taxi drivers will take you. Magens Bay is absolutely stunning, and the nude beach goers are out of site from children's little eyes.

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If you are looking for an uber cheap was to see the rainforest in St Kitts, walk to the bus terminal in Basseterre and get on a bus going out to Old Road Town (most of them go there) and ask them to let you off at the road to Romey Manor. Walk up the road about a 1/4 mile, skip Romey Manor and head into the jungle. There are well marked trails and lots of vines to swing from. Total cost is $2 US each way per person. As a bonus the bus ride will thrill your kids and terrify you and your spouse. Taxi (at $4-7 per person each way) is the only way to the beach, the busses do not go there.

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