I'm a hobbyist programmer who only gets to code mornings, evenings and weekends. I need a break from work - and the Pacific Northwest - so want to get out of town and spend it working on my current project. I'm targeting late Feb/March 2014. These are my requirements:
- Within the western hemisphere, between Hawaii and the Caribbean, inclusive. Probably no further south than Central America (I'll be traveling from the Pacific Northwest)
- Sun, temp in the range of 75-85 F (23-30 C) and near natural water (not just a pool)
- No family resorts
- Some low impact activities for when I want a break from coding
- Fairly low-key vibe; I don't want my attention competing w/ drunk college kids
- WiFi outdoors (I recognize this is a nice-to-have)
The few people people I've put this question to (non-programmers) have responded w/ raised eyebrows, wondering why I'd want to take a vacation to code. I can't be the first person who wants to do this.
Anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
If you don't speak french, I would recommend Saint-Lucia :
-the people are kind and welcoming
-life is cheap
-you can rent some remote house on a hill where no one will bother you.
-activities are within the usual island-vacation-pack : beach sports, volcano trek, museum, golf