#JSETT Twitter Chat Recap: Island Travel
One thing we learned today: Our Twitter chat participants love a good island vacation! Whether “island” to you means Manhattan or the Maldives, you shared your memories—and some gorgeous photos—of trips past and gave us inspiration for the future.
Join us on island time and check out some of our favorite answers:
Q1: Are you an island lover? Do you prefer an island like one you’d find in the Caribbean or something more like Madagascar?
A1: Yes! Love all types of islands – headed to Curacao next week, and also loved Cayman Islands! #JSETT
— Nicolette Orlemans (@Nicolette_O) May 28, 2015
A1: I’m not a big beach person, so I prefer islands with other focuses like Dominica, Madagascar, etc. #JSETT
— Vicki Mattingly (@VoyagerVicki) May 28, 2015
A1.) Who cannot love an island!? Living on island time with & tanning, playing in the water and beach bars! #JSETT
— Bar Blogger (@BarBlogger) May 28, 2015
A2. Koh Yao Yai in Thailand ! Relatively unspoiled by tourism and people are not bothered about tourists so you feel really at ease #JSETT
— LuxuryChicTravel (@LuxChicTravel) May 28, 2015
Q2: If you could live on an island, which would you choose and why? Who would you take with you?
A2: UK. London is one of my favorite cities, so easy to explore the rest of Europe & only a few hours from NY #jsett
— Owen & Jillian (@traveling_nemo) May 28, 2015
A2 Right where I live now. Playa Jacó Costa Rica. Always asked what it’s like living on an island so it counts #JSETT pic.twitter.com/i3GIfhO5da
— Jon Hochstat (@JHochstat) May 28, 2015
A2: Already do 😉 Manhattan! Love it here – never a dull moment & so much variety in terms of activities! #JSETT
— Nicolette Orlemans (@Nicolette_O) May 28, 2015
A2 #Kauai with my BF and our dogs. Low-key, laid-back Hawaiian life, and the big city of Honolulu a short flight away. #Jsett
— Kiera Reilly (@KieraReilly) May 28, 2015
A2 Seychelles. Feels remote, but is stunning, with beaches, mountains and super friendly people #jsett pic.twitter.com/LiI79fm8IF
— Drive on the Left (@driveonleft) May 28, 2015
Q3: List your top three island getaways. Why they are your top three?
A3.) Waikiki Beach, the BVIs and, in July, Mykonos and Santorini. Why? They are beautiful, lively and FUN! #JSETT
— Bar Blogger (@BarBlogger) May 28, 2015
A3 Seychelles (tropical), Nantucket (lobster rolls/sailing) and Manhattan (a city but its fantastic) #JSETT
— Drive on the Left (@driveonleft) May 28, 2015
@JSETTchat A3: 3 islands: Aruba (peaceful, blue water), Santorini (beautiful), my own (in my dreams!) #JSETT
— Stuart Gustafson (@Author_Stuart) May 28, 2015
@JetsetExtra A3. Hawaii – Big Island, Maui, Lanai because they are fabulous and close to home. #JSETT.
— Luxe Travel Family (@Luxetravelfam) May 28, 2015
A3 Siargao in Philippines for surf, Bali for culture and food, Hong Kong for city get away @JetsetExtra #JSETT
— Arnette RTW (@RTWgirl_) May 28, 2015
A3. Seychelles: The best waters ever! • Cuba: Amazing culture, great dancers, clear warm water! • Zanzibar: It was just, cool. #JSETT
— Ter Bear (@TeaForTeri) May 28, 2015
Q4: What are you island necessities (not counting flip-flops and sunblock)?
A4: Great spots for snorkeling, sampling local cuisine, and remote areas to escape crowded beaches! #JSETT
— Nicolette Orlemans (@Nicolette_O) May 28, 2015
A4) Backup battery, extra SD card, cargo shorts … and cool beverages. #JSETT #avgeek
— Scott Norris (@weninchina) May 28, 2015
A4 Water, keep 1 bidon (5 gal jug) on counter at home, music, friends, local food, sunsets #JSETT
— Jon Hochstat (@JHochstat) May 28, 2015
A4. A good pair of shoes to be able to discover all the hidden treasures the island has to offer ! #JSETT
— LuxuryChicTravel (@LuxChicTravel) May 28, 2015
A4: @jetsetextra Curiosity, camera, and cash #JSETT https://t.co/rNrNinT6e4
— Liz Shemaria (@echopopsocial) May 28, 2015
@JetsetExtra Q4 mosquito repellant and a sense of adventure 🙂 #JSETT
— Globalmouse (@globalmouse1) May 28, 2015
Q5: What islands have you visited that you’d never go back to? Why?
@JSETTchat A5: I would never go back to an #island who didnt make an effort to care for the environment #JSETT
— Cee (@CeecesTravel) May 28, 2015
@JSETTchat Q5 Help, I can’t think of one….do unpleasant islands exist?! #JSETT
— Globalmouse (@globalmouse1) May 28, 2015
A5: Barbados- it’s beautiful but, we explored the majority of the island & would prefer something new #jsett
— Owen & Jillian (@traveling_nemo) May 28, 2015
A5: I’m not sure I’d go back to the #Bahamas, it was gorgeous but a bit too commercial for me. #jsett
— Bad Sentences (@KacyKish) May 28, 2015
A5: Not return Grand Cayman, v. touristy; small island off coast of Khorfakkan, UAE, cranes + oil drilling; + Coiba, Panama, snakes! #jsett
— Karla Erovick (@IntnlGal) May 28, 2015
Q6: Tell us your ideal island experience.
A6. Laze around. Swim. Dive. Wade in water. Float. Eat. Dance. Repeat! RT @JSETTchat: #JSETT
— Ter Bear (@TeaForTeri) May 28, 2015
A6: My ideal island experience: warm weather, great food, tropical drinks, cultural activities, beautiful sunsets, fun nightlife. #JSETT
— Vicki Mattingly (@VoyagerVicki) May 28, 2015
A6: Good food, fresh fruit, friendly people, safe, clear water, good snorkeling, and perfect weather #JSETT
— PowerCoupleLife (@PowerCoupleLife) May 28, 2015
A6. In good company, great food, fun snorkeling, lazy beach days, exploring the local culture, and hearing stories from locals! #JSETT
— Nicolette Orlemans (@Nicolette_O) May 28, 2015
A6: Posting up on a beach, listening to the waves & just being relaxed #JSETT pic.twitter.com/8nkbhuxvRw
— Two Nomads One World (@2nomadsoneworld) May 28, 2015
A6. A mix of beach sitting and stuff to do. Culture and local food are both musts! #JSETT
— Megan (@APassportAffair) May 28, 2015
Our Twitter chat is held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. PST/1:30 p.m. EST, using the hashtag #JSETT. See how the chat works and join us for the next one!
