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The NCL Epic sails into Miami

August 5, 2010 by Phyllis SteinbergLeave a Comment

Say goodbye to early seating and late seating on the Norwegian Cruise Line Epic mega cruise ship. There are 20 places to dine and you can dine at a choice of times on most of them. The 4,100 passenger Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Epic entered service in July, 2010, and is based at the Port of Miami. The Epic and is the new flagship of NCL and the most innovative in the Line. It is also the biggest ship to date launched by NCL. My husband and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Art, Caribbean, Casino, Coffee, Cruising, Culinary travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, Internet, Restaurants, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Spa

Jamaica Works her Magic!

July 22, 2010 by Dave2 Comments

Ingredients: Good People, Outdoor Adventure, Romance, Black Eyed Peas and a bit of Jamaican Rum! (perhaps more than a bit) Getting There Jamaica is conveniently located only about 90 minutes from Miami. A number of airlines make this route daily including American and Delta and Jamaican Airlines flies to other select cities in the USA. When you want a vacation with as little hassle as possible, a vacation in which you leave work somewhere … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Caribbean, Caves, Cell Phone, Culinary travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Jamaica, Massage, Mountain Climbing, Ocho Rios, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants, River Rafting, Romantic, Sailing

The Terracotta Urns of Cuba’s Camaguey

May 15, 2009 by Habeeb SalloumLeave a Comment

"Camaguey is known as the city of tinajones (huge terracotta or earthenware urns). You will find them everywhere as you walk around town. They are a symbol of our city." Our guide smiled, then continued, "However, wives, beware! Do not let your husband drink from them! There is a legend that if a man takes a drink offered by a woman from a tinajone, he will fall in love with her and remain in Camaguey the rest of his life." In the bygone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Architecture, Beach, Caribbean, Cuba, Drinking, Museum, Sand, Scuba Diving, Shopping Mall, Spain, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Ray’s Apartment

May 6, 2009 by Caroline MooserLeave a Comment

En la escuela me ensenaron que en el Apartheid no todos son iguales y no importa la ley, por eso me molesto con las cosas que veo, eschame brother: "fuck you bloqueo! "pero entindelo man tamalo como quieras, la politica no cabe en la azucarera. In school they teach me that in Apartheid Not everyone is equal and the law doesn't care, Because of this the things I see bother me, Listen to me brother: Fuck you embargo! But I understand … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Art, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Casino, Chile, Cuba, Dancing, Harvest, History, Music, Spain, Wildlife

Matanzas

March 17, 2009 by Greg CoakLeave a Comment

So here's the idea: We had been trying to get out of the hotel for weeks, and finally, an opportunity presented itself. We were going to Matanzas, a town in the countryside of Cuba. It was the center of the slave trade in the time of its existence and in keeping with the trend of that trade, it created some of the most intriguing musical and cultural styles of the area. It is also completely untouched by tourism and it came highly recommended … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Baseball, Beach, Beer, Bicycle, Bus Travel, California, Caribbean, Chile, Cuba, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Journey, Massachusetts, Museum

A Safari through Cuba’s Wilderness Island

December 13, 2008 by Habeeb SalloumLeave a Comment

I felt content as our catamaran gently sailed through the gentle waters of Bahia de Nipes on our way to Cayo Saeta, located 120 km (75 mi) southeast city of Holguin in eastern Cuba. The bar on the catamaran was open and everyone in our group with drinks in their hands was enjoying the massage of the soothing breeze. We lazed in this glorious do-nothing atmosphere, thinking of the day we would soon spend on a pristine island, literally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Cruising, Cuba, Culinary travel, Drinking, Golf, Helicopter, Honeymoon, Massage, Montreal, Music, Paradise, Quebec, Resort, Sailing, Sand

Exploring Havana: Queen of the Caribbean

May 18, 2008 by Habeeb SalloumLeave a Comment

To fully discover Havana both old and new, we decided to explore the city in two stages. In the morning, we would explore the new part by auto and in the afternoon roam through the old section by foot. I had visited Havana numerous times before, but I had not truly discovered the city. This time it was to be different. We began our exploration of Havana by car in the Miramar district, with its foreign embassies and plush hotels, in the new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Arabic, Architecture, Art, Beach, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Cruising, Cuba, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Euro, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Markets, Montreal, Mosque

Relishing the Mountains and Forests of the Dominican Republic

December 12, 2007 by Habeeb SalloumLeave a Comment

Not that I was not enjoying the pleasures of Playa Dorado -Puerto Plata's chief resort area. In spite of all the tourist facilities a traveller could ask for, from casinos, fine restaurants to enticing sands, I developed the urge to explore the nearby region in the Dominican Republic. After studying what the numerous organized tours offered, I decided on the Santiago- Jarabacoa excursion - a trip which included the city of Santiago, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airline, America, Art, Beach, Bus Travel, Canada, Chile, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Golf, Journey, Montreal, Mountain Climbing, Museum, New York City, Palm Trees, Quebec

Diving St. Croix

October 27, 2007 by J. AllenLeave a Comment

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St. Croix is one of those hidden gems, not just for divers looking for great diving in lesser known locales, but for anyone wanting to get away from the crowds and more visited places that have become way too 'touristy'. Here divers will find healthy, pristine reefs, a few wrecks, great macro diving, plus the famous 'Wall'. Because it's off the beaten path, Saint Croix is one of the more affordable islands in the Caribbean. You'll not only … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Caribbean, Caves, Cruising, Garden, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Wine Tasting

Smoke the Revolution

February 7, 2006 by Solomon RastagarLeave a Comment

Havana, Cuba March 25, 2003 Dear Friends, Greetings from Cuba!! Just a couple of weeks before my departure to Havana, I could not have imagined soaking up the warm and humid trade winds here on this beautiful Caribbean Island. Instead I was entertaining thoughts of attending a Spanish course in Guatemala, when my old pal Jimmy Bentley called out of the blue to tell me he was looking for a nutcase to join him in defying the US embargo of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airport, Bahamas, Bangkok Thailand, Beer, California, Caribbean, Cuba, Culture, Drinking, Expatriate, Fishing, Florida, Food and Wine, History, Markets, Mexico, Museum, Restaurants, Spain, Taxi

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