The Caribbean is one of the world’s most popular places for those in search of pearly beaches, lush foliage, high-end hotels, world-class hospitality, rich and traditional cuisine, great diving spots and water sports. There’s as much opportunity to party as to relax. You can find all these things and more on the tropical island paradise that is the Dominican Republic. Read on to gain a greater idea of what you can expect and experience in this … [Read more...]
The Different Cancún Another Side of Paradise
The pearls of praise for the place called Cancún often sheen to dizzying effect. There is no refuting that this stretch of soft sand caressing the warm, clear waters of the Caribbean is the acreage of paradise, a dazzling tropical necklace that evokes powerful, even passionate imagery. The acclaim is true….the beaches, the resorts, the sun, the sports, the shopping, the clubs and bars are laced in lavish profusion, and all so close to a host of … [Read more...]
The Cancun Underwater Museum Opens Visitors Center
The Museum Will Install its 500th Sculpture this Month Cancun, Mexico (September 19, 2013) – The Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the newly opened Cancun Underwater Museum Visitors Center, showcasing replicas of 26 of the Cancun Underwater Museum’s (MUSA) most popular underwater sculptures. MUSA artist Jason de Caires Taylor will also submerge 11 new sculptures today bringing the total of underwater art to 500. The … [Read more...]
Going Gluten-Free Travelling On A Budget
As a country we spend the majority of our time earning money and even though most of us work hard to keep our heads above water, paying bills, rent or mortgages we need something to look forward to – a holiday! Just some time to get away from the daily grind of hard work and relax, but even then, not many of us can afford to go five star luxury in the Caribbean and need to holiday on a budget. There are many ways that traveling on a budget … [Read more...]
River Cruise vs. Mini Cruise: The Pros & Cons Explored
Taking a cruise can be a memorable and exhilarating experience. Deciding whether to take a river cruise or a mini cruise is a matter of personal preference. There are pros and cons to both choices and choosing the right one will make all the difference in your holiday experience. Whether you are interested in visiting a popular Caribbean island or a hidden gem in the Mediterranean, there are great cruises for every seafarer. River Cruises … [Read more...]
Great House is Back – Branson’s Necker Island
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Necker Island, a new dawn - Great House on Sir Richard Branson’s private island is back! New al fresco design with authentic Balinese style & panoramic Caribbean views Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson’s private island and part of the Virgin Limited Edition collection, is excited to announce that the island’s new Great House will be completed in September 2013. The Great House will officially be reopened to guests following … [Read more...]
The Other Side of Paradise
Warm winds, incredible sunsets, gently lapping waves—CUT! Please no, not another travel article about barefoot idylls on island paradises. Instead, let's consider how you (that being me) can have the cheeriest expectations of a balmy Caribbean house-sitting gig met with the miserable crush of the human ego, so that you (that still being me, but more embarrassed now) behave like a caged animal. Let's start before the howls: my girlfriend, who … [Read more...]
Finding the real Bahamas one drink at a time
OK, so I went to the Bahamas once before, as part of a cruise, putting in at Nassau and instantly clouding my view of the Bahamas as a whole, perceiving a place of giant cruise ships, sweaty tourists, over-priced gift shops and sheer sensory overload. Then most recently I visited Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina in Marsh Harbour on Great Abaco Island, a sedately unhurried resort, and was proven wrong. That, and having a Goombay Smash … [Read more...]
Jamaica: Where Jerk is a Good Thing
Jerk Trail and Jerk Festival Offer Visitors Unique Ways to Sample Island Spice KINGSTON, JAMAICA (June 11, 2013) – Jamaica is known for several distinct flavors, but jerk truly sets it apart. Jamaican jerk is world famous and can now be found in cities across the globe. But the best place to taste it is always at the source. Jerk is a style of cooking (native to Jamaica), in which meats are rubbed with a spice rub made from allspice … [Read more...]
How Cuba Changed my Perception of Humanity and Restored Hope
I’ve taken a number of great vacations in my lifetime. Each vacation I’ve taken has left me with fond memories, valuable lessons, new friends, new-found knowledge and a new outlook on my surroundings and the world at large but one recent vacation, in particular, left me with more than I could ever imagine gaining from a week-long trip. I didn’t have to travel very far to this destination. In fact, I technically didn’t even have to leave the … [Read more...]
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