Nice pics of San Andres

goin_south says on Jun 9, 2007, 23:14:

the USA should lay claim to that island ;) I'm quite sure, we could get enough people to go down to defend ('r....take it!) and then stay for awhile.

Voy para del Sur

Where do we go from here?

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 12, 2007, 14:54:

Was there yesterday I was just in San Andres over the long weekend. We ended up staying at the Sol Caribe Campo which had a spectacular view from our room. Johnny Cay is also really nice. This was our first visit. We had a great time and will go continue to go whenever we can.

I will post some pics when I get a chance.

Peace,
CG

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Simon says on Jun 12, 2007, 20:22:

I'm glad you're having a good time there ColombianGringo (btw,isn't nick an oxymoron?).

I can't wait to see your pics.

"Tu vas a ver, llegaras a mi edad y veras que Colombia seguira igual"-----Simon Sr.

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 13, 2007, 08:23:

I wish I was still there We left San Andres on Monday. I will get some pics up by this weekend and will post a link.



En cuanto al nick, pues te diré que soy 100% Colombiano por sangre y preferencia. Pero nací y he vivido toda mi vida en EEUU. Eso si, desde niño me la he pasado en Colombia en toda oportunidad posible. De joven, todos mis veranos y navidades fueron pasadas en Bogota, Neiva y Medellin. Y ahora voy por ahi unas cuatro a cinco veces al año. Pero igual, crecí en EEUU y de resultado también soy gringo. Por eso soy ColombianoGringo. Pero consta que el "Colombiano" viene primero.

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Simon says on Jun 13, 2007, 08:32:

Ah ya, gracias por esa explicación. Yo diría que eres 'estadounidense' también obviamente, pero yo no diría que eres 'gringo' porque para mí ese término se aplica a los 'anglos', lo cual tú no eres. De todo modos se nota que eres bien Colombiano, felicidades!

"Tu vas a ver, llegaras a mi edad y veras que Colombia seguira igual"-----Simon Sr.

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Jebediah says on Jun 13, 2007, 19:51:

San Andres Hey Kids,

Im headin over to Carnavales in Bquilla in 2008, and am going to pop into San Andres for around 5 days. Ive had a quick look and i saw there are a few all inclusive resorts, a chain of them, but im not sure whether thats the best way to go about it or not. Im not much of a fish eater, however would still like to try different restaurants. I will be travelling with my gf. Can anyone advise on some nice 4/5 star properties?

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Jebediah says on Jun 13, 2007, 19:55:

Nice pics! BTW those pics were amazing! Cant wait to go and check it out!

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Simon says on Jun 13, 2007, 21:20:

Jebediah,
I'm glad you Jebediah,

I'm glad you enjoyed the pics, dude. Yeah, the color of the sea water in San Andres is truly amazing.

"Tu vas a ver, llegaras a mi edad y veras que Colombia seguira igual"-----Simon Sr.

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Jebediah says on Jun 13, 2007, 23:20:

Simon Hey SImon,

Ive been looking more into San Andres, im not sure whether to go for the All inclusive option (one of the decameron properties) or just get a nice hotel and sort ourselves out.

You got any recommendations?

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Simon says on Jun 14, 2007, 09:07:

I haven't been there yet man. Maybe ColombianGringo could tell you, he was just there..

"Tu vas a ver, llegaras a mi edad y veras que Colombia seguira igual"-----Simon Sr.

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 14, 2007, 09:33:

We liked all-inclusive Most of the nicer hotels are all inclusive except for the Sunrise.

We liked the Sol Caribe Campo all-inclusive hotel but more so for the grounds and the view than the food and drink.

The Decamerons seem very nice, but they are extremely crowded this time of year and have some annoying issues. For example, you have to wait in line at 8am to make dinner reservations. Of the Decamerons, the San Luis and Aquarium locations seem the nicest.

The Sunrise is nice, but I have heard read a lot about A/C and plumbing problems. One couple at our hotel had stayed at the Sunrise before and the A/C leaked and flooded their room.

The Noble House seems like a nice place. It is small and close to the beach.

Keep one thing in mind. Most hotels in el Centro are not on the beach and often have no views. It is a dense shopping hotel district and you will likely be a few blocks from a beach.

I will post some more info and pics later.

Peace,
CG

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Lisa Zee says on Jun 14, 2007, 21:00:

WHAT LOVELY PICTURES! This are the best pics of S. A. I have ever seen!. One of my brothers has a cabana there and I never been there. I am going this trip for sure.
GRACIAS SIMON.

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Lostgringo says on Jun 14, 2007, 21:13:

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adrimm says on Jun 16, 2007, 14:13:

My fave:

My fave:

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 17, 2007, 06:33:

That is Sol Caribe Campo That is almost exactly the view from our hotel room and balcony. We literally sat up in bed and that was the view we saw. The roofs in the foreground are the hotel rooms.

I will put up a bunch of pics in the next few days.

Peace,
CG

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Jebediah says on Jun 17, 2007, 18:48:

Sol Caribe Campo How much did this cost you? Also where abouts is it located in San Andres? My GF and i were looking at the Decameron Aquarium, as we are both Travel Agents from AUS, and can most likely get a good discount. We will be there just after Carnavales in Bquiilla so Feb 2008.

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 17, 2007, 20:36:

We paid $2.200.000 for both of us. This included airfare from Bogota, three nights at the Sol Caribe Campo(all-inclusive) and all transfers, taxes etc. The Decamerons were maybe $50.000 more, but they are supposedly extremely crowded around this time of year.

CG

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adrimm says on Jun 17, 2007, 22:03:

Sigh.. Hmmm how nice.. Lucky, lucky CG... I'm not normally a beach-bum sort but wow..

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