I was snorkeling in Aruba last summer. The best place we found is Baby's
Beach at the south end. Nothing redhot but lots of nice tropical fish,
corals, etc. I never got a reply from the tourist bureau on laws on
shelling.
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> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 11:09 PM
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> Subject: Recommendations Needed!!
>
> Hi,
>
> I realize that this is a big request, but would appreciate any
> assistance/ideas/input/recommendations I can get.
>
> I am brand new to this list, and also new to shelling.
> Though I have had a passion for it since I was a kid, being from
> Minnesota,
> have rarely had the opportunity.
> When I was 16, I had the chance to collect shells on an island near Venice
> once. Then I went to Sanibel for a day a few years ago.
>
> Now I have an airline ticket that expires in 3 months, and is good for
> anywhere that Delta Airlines flies in the Caribbean. I didn't want to go
> alone, but finally decided to go for it. This may be the only chance I
> will get to go there.
> Destination choices are:
> 1. Bermuda
> 2. Nassau
> 3. Barbados
> 4. Cayman Islands
> 5. Jamaica - Montego Bay
> 6. Jamaico - Kingston
> 7. St. Thomas
> 8. St. Lucia
> 9. Aruba
>
> The most important consideration for me in where to go, is where I can
> find
> the best shells easily - I don't scuba, and have never snorkeled (but am
> willing to try). I also do not want to take live shells. Also important
> is that there be great beaches/scenery, and that it be clean & safe for a
> woman traveling alone.
> Based on this, I need all the advice I can get on:
>
> 1) What island to go to to find the best shells.
> 2) How & where to find them once I get there.
> 3) Books I should read/bring.
> 4) Hotel or other recommendations/advice.
> 5). What else to do there for fun.
> 6). What are some of the other comparisons between these islands; beaches,
> scenery, atmosphere, activities, etc.?
> 7). Are there any groups/tours I could join?
>
>
> Thanks!
>
> -CB
>
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