this is an interesting question. we always hear peoples recommendations but rarely see a list of places NOT to go.
we have done AI's and condos etc in various locations. since you are asking specifically about carribean AI's with nice beaches where you can dive, i will stick to that.
based on my experience i would not do an AI in.....
- st maarten - we like the diving but there are too many great beaches and food options to visit around the island to be stuck at one hotel
- saba - good diving, beautiful location, but no beaches that i am aware of
- cozumel (near town) - staying south of town would def work but there are no decent beaches near town
- jamaica - obviously they would have some great beaches. i have not been there for many years but i don't believe the diving is considered to be very good
it is always tough trying to plan for a group. but if you two are the only divers i would personally stick to prioritizing the quality of the resort itself, the food, rooms, beach, activities, and leave scuba to the last. besides, any diving is good diving right?
good luck !!
we have done AI's and condos etc in various locations. since you are asking specifically about carribean AI's with nice beaches where you can dive, i will stick to that.
based on my experience i would not do an AI in.....
- st maarten - we like the diving but there are too many great beaches and food options to visit around the island to be stuck at one hotel
- saba - good diving, beautiful location, but no beaches that i am aware of
- cozumel (near town) - staying south of town would def work but there are no decent beaches near town
- jamaica - obviously they would have some great beaches. i have not been there for many years but i don't believe the diving is considered to be very good
it is always tough trying to plan for a group. but if you two are the only divers i would personally stick to prioritizing the quality of the resort itself, the food, rooms, beach, activities, and leave scuba to the last. besides, any diving is good diving right?
good luck !!