reevesr1 Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 My wife and I, and possibly the kids, are planning a vacation to somewhere south (Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, etc), probably in mid Jan to mid Feb. We have never done this type of trip as our vacations have always consisted of visiting far flung family. So I'm looking for ideas. I want to go to Honduras, but the wife does not like the fact that it looks like an overnight in Houston to get there. I haven't given up on the idea yet, but it doesn't look good. So basically, I'm looking for someplace where there is a fishable beach pretty close to where we would be staying. She would be ok with me sneaking out in the morning early, but I don't think that she is going to be down with an all day trip, unless of course I can talk her into the boat ride. Really, the trip is more for her, but anyplace with reasonable fishing opportunities would be welcome. Cuba is out for me due to US citizenship (I know there are ways around it, but the ex-military in me won't let me go). Thanks in advance! Quote
Jayhad Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 you should hit Cuba, it's awesome there's none of those crazy american'ts there....... Belieze, Costa Rica, Nicarauga all great options if you go to the north eastern Costa Rica or South Eastern Nica, you can fish the lake for baby tarpon and bull sharks. Baby tarpon are 50-80lbs Quote
fishinglibin Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Hi Rick, Costa Rica is one of my favourite spots for ocean and fresh water, I did the west side.Costa Rica also offers activities for almost any interest and age. Xtapa, Zeehuatinao sp?, in west Mexico was very nice as well. Good luck with your choice. I want to see Cuba some time. Quote
jasonvilly Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Pffffftttttt why go South like everyone else. Bunch'o'lemmings. I hear that Kamchatka is balmy and beautiful that time of year if you bring a parka and good boots. ;-) Go catch some of dem big wild mouse eating rainbow trout and salmon on the Zhupanova. (Do I need to insert a sarcasm note here? I don't want anyone to confuse the above as an actual honest to goodness post when all I am doing is merely trying to bump up my post number. But in all seriousness those rainbows would be awesome. But I guess if a guy HAS to go somewhere warm and sip Mi Tai's Costa Rica, Cuba and Belize would be my choices. In that order.) Quote
Tungsten Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Ice fishing at lake Newell,With the money you save you could build a nice ice shanty for the wife. Quote
trailhead Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Rick, my wife and I went to Huatulco in Mexico. It's on the west coast but unlike any of the other resorts ie Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta. There are eight beaches, all separated by points of land. To get to most of them you either hike, take a cab or go by boat. Most of them are in the National Park. We stayed with my wife's sister and her husband, so we flew via Houston, but there are direct flights if you buy a package at an all inclusive. Which is the way I would go next time. The fishing was reasonable, I only got out once and caught a Colorado Snapper. Not bad for a Canadian prairie boy. It's very clean, quiet and there is a lot to do, or not if you just want to lay on the beach. Quote
reevesr1 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Posted September 23, 2011 Ice fishing at lake Newell,With the money you save you could build a nice ice shanty for the wife. The most expensive of all the ideas to date. Divorce is costly. Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Wherever you go, pack me in your suitcase. Quote
kungfool Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 you should hit Cuba, it's awesome there's none of those crazy american'ts there....... Belieze, Costa Rica, Nicarauga all great options if you go to the north eastern Costa Rica or South Eastern Nica, you can fish the lake for baby tarpon and bull sharks. Baby tarpon are 50-80lbs I second this Quote
LynnF Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Costa Rica. I will be there around that time and can amuse your wife while you fish. I don't promise to return her in sober condition though. Quote
zed Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Costa Rica. I will be there around that time and can amuse your wife while you fish. I don't promise to return her in sober condition though. can i watch? Quote
LynnF Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 No Is that No to Costa Rica, No to me corrupting your wife or No to some guy watching? Quote
reevesr1 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Posted October 5, 2011 Is that No to Costa Rica, No to me corrupting your wife or No to some guy watching? The watching part! Costa Rica is certainly a possibility, and she's already pretty corrupted. Quote
reevesr1 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Posted October 6, 2011 Would love to go to Australia. Just need way more money, or a few less kids. Quote
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