In 1917 towards the end of World War I the United States made an investment in Caribbean real estate with the purchase of what now are the United States Virgin Islands from the Danish for a cool $25 million. This turned out to be a smart investment; today it has become a popular destination from those on the mainland - especially escaping the colder winter months. There are a number of airlines that offer flights to the airport on St. Thomas … [Read more...]
Mazatlán Food Culture: Beyond Shrimp & Pacifico Beer
The beach resort town of Mazatlán has long been known as the home of the Pacifico brewery and the first Señor Frog's. Restaurants like the Shrimp Bucket and Señor Frog's have been legendary spots for tourists to visit while in town, but there is much more you should know about the food scene if you are planning a visit. I recently visited Mazatlán and attended their first Culinary Roots Festival; Raíces Culinarias Mazatlán 2015. The festival … [Read more...]
Battling the Tide Tables: The Lost Coast Trail
The Lost Coast is located in Northern California along the Pacific Ocean. It is nestled in the remote King Mountain Range. Route 1 runs north along the California coast but had to be diverted back to Hwy 101 south of here due to the rugged terrain in this area. The only roads in this area are 2 lane, twisting, winding steep, blind mountain roads. They are easily navigable by a car very slow going. The Lost Coast is broken into 2 sections, … [Read more...]
Great Spots for Island Hopping
One of the best parts about travelling is that you can explore multiple locations that you’ve loved on past visits or are eager to discover. While all-inclusive destination holidays can be relaxing and fun, they don’t give you the opportunity to move from one great spot to the next the way you can with a cruise. Whether you’re a history geek looking to visit historical sites, or a culture fan wanting to soak up the local music and food scene, … [Read more...]
The Heart of the South Bay – Torrance
I’d be willing to bet that if I asked you if you’ve ever been to Torrance, CA, your response would be something along the lines of “uh, where now?” Surrounded by Hermosa, Redondo, and Palos Verdes, well-known beach cities along California’s Santa Monica Bay, Torrance is often overlooked. However, for those who are looking for an authentic community experience in a location that is still close to all the Southern CA tourist hotspots, and will make … [Read more...]
7 Places to Stop on a Tour of India
India is one of the most visited travel destinations in Asia for its rich culture, diverse landscapes, exotic cities and endless number of archeological sites. Being the seventh largest country in the world, India has more than 1 billion inhabitants, divided into over 2000 ethnic groups. If you are looking to visit India and have best out of your trip, you should not miss exploring the follow 7 top places: Agra Agra is surely the most visited … [Read more...]
5 Of the Best Beaches around the World
Some people love the sight of sky touching mountains, some love bathing in the soft essence of the twilight and there are also some who loves to see the sea getting lost in the horizon from the sandy shores. Beaches around the world have attracted travelers for as long as our history. The sky and the ocean floor blends in together to fill our hearts with a soothing sensation that’s easy to fall in love with. All our worldly troubles seems to … [Read more...]
3 Affordable Family Holiday Classics
In today’s busy world, it is becoming quite a hard task for us to spend some quality time with our family. Although we do always try to have fun with our family at the weekends, but a decent holiday trip to a distant place can change our mindset for quite a while. But in most cases, we lack time and in other cases we lack the money to visit some of the classic holiday destinations. But there are some places that are unexpectedly budget friendly … [Read more...]
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
There is a private island where the wind blows in the beach pines and the gentle surf laps on the silky white sand. A place that is much loved for moments that can be counted as too short and then left to it's natural state just as quickly. This place is Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, a private island. Holland America Line has a 99 year lease from the Bahama government to manage the island and their ships exclusively anchor off shore and … [Read more...]
Upcoming Cruise, Holland America Line Caribbean & Sweepstakes Offer
Holland America Line recently reached out to me to join them on their first Caribbean cruise of the season. For whatever reason, the Caribbean is one of the last parts of the world I have not spent much time in. That will change after this trip as I am taking much of October to explore some additional islands with my brother who is flying in from Verona Italy (where he lives). I went on a River Cruise in Europe earlier this year but this will … [Read more...]
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