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Unaware of needs of western tourist

Overall, the island seems unaware of the needs of the Western tourist. As a bilingual couple with 2 small children, we felt that we were about 5 years too early. Service ranged from surly to supreme. For the price paid, not a great experience.

Was this your first time in Vieques?: Yes
Would you visit again?: Maybe
What is your favorite beach in Vieques? There were so many unbelievable beaches.

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Oct 12, 2010
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No...
by: Anonymous

I have not been here yet but am planning a trip for next summer. The beauty of this place is that I can go somewhere that has so much natural beauty. I don't know why anyone would want or expect a vacation spot to "cater" to them. I agree with the earlier comment, go to Disneyland. I would not choose to go here if I thought it was going to be like every other touristy island "catering to the western toursit" I can't wait to go and take in aall the island has to offer.

Jul 23, 2010
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How is vieques doing
by: lou

I would like to ask any long time residentof vieques about how vieques has changed form lets say 1993 the last time i was there. How much more built up it is ? i plan to retire and build a house on the land my Grandmother left . thanks

Jul 21, 2010
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savage Island
by: sabulee

I am glad that vieques has not become a ST thomas type island .The more primitive the better . And what is a Western tourist?

Feb 26, 2010
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AGREED!!!
by: Anonymous

It would be devastating to see Vieques change I'm a traveler hoping to see every country before I die, but since my trip to Vieques last year I crave nothing more than to return there for all of my years to come. We booked two trips to go back just in 2010. My boyfriend and I went there last year with just backpack each and a 2 man tent we camped on Sunbay Beach and explored the whole island and just couldn't believe there was still a place like this on earth, untouched by corporations and massive resorts, I hate that. This was the first place that I've not seen a MCdonalds (they even had one in Cambodia) If you take your children there it should be to teach them the beauty of our natural world. I hope I don't find people like you on our future visits that would be a great disappointment. I've reffered a few friends there and am starting to wish I hadn't because I don't want to go there someday to find tourists everywhere. We were the only people on every beach we went to, that is amazing.

Apr 09, 2009
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Open your mind
by: Martinez

Foreign places do not exist to cater to western tourists, real people live there. The beauty of traveling the world is to get to know other cultures and ways of life. Hopefully Vieques will never change to accomodate western tourists needs, since then there would be no real reason to visit it. Maybe you should take your children to Disneyworld next time.

Jan 14, 2009
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then go home
by: Anonymous

if you don't like Vieques the way it is too bad. I hope it stays like it is forever. Untouched and unspoiled by modern ways.

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