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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

Rick’s Cafe, Negril – Jamaica – August 2010

August 1, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Ricks Cafe Negil Jamaica is located in the popular tourism town of Negril. In contrast to the smooth seven mile strip of the nearby "Seven Mile Beach", Rick's is perched on top of the West End Cliffs, a jagged set of rorck that affords one excellent views of the ocean. For this very reason this is "the place" to be for watching the sun go down. In addition, Ricks is also home to the cliff jumpers, a group of daring young men who jump from trees … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Beach, Caribbean, Jamaica

Travel Bloggers Meet up in Jamaica

July 23, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD HOSTS FIRST-EVER BLOGGERS MEET-UP IN JAMAICA IN CONJUNCTION WITH SECRETS RESORTS & SPAS New marketing effort signals fresh approach to press visit, develops authentic, long-term rapport with influential travel bloggers KINGSTON, JAMAICA - July 23, 2010 - The Jamaica Tourist Board ramped up its social media and marketing efforts with its first-ever 'Bloggers Meet-up in Jamaica.' Jamaica hosted a four-night visit, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Amsterdam, Beach, Caribbean, Cruising, Culinary travel, Jamaica, London, Ocho Rios, Resort, Restaurants, Rome, Sailing, Spa, Spain, Toronto, Travel Blogging

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

Jamaica Island Photos

July 17, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

We had a full day of touring in the Montego Bay region of Jamaica - highlights included exploring the rest of Secrets Wild Orchid Resort, Chukka Caribbean Adventures (high speed Dog Sled Ride), and the Ocho Rios (a fantastic water soaking climb up the steep river walls from the ocean into the rainforest). See some of our photos below: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Art, Caribbean, Jamaica, Mountain Climbing, Ocho Rios, Rainforest, Resort

Jamaica Trip!

July 14, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Just returned stateside from western Africa - have several days to recover and then off to Jamaica tomorrow! A plethora of activities await on this Caribbean island nation and I will be posting updates here over the next few days. Looking forward to some hot Caribbean sunshine! Have you been to Jamaica before? I'd love to hear some of your favorite recommendations both for outdoor activities as well as restaurants. Definitely looking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Africa, Caribbean, Jamaica, Restaurants

Jamaica Offers Late Summer Packages

July 12, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

BEAT THE HEAT, EVEN WHILE ON THE BEACH KINGSTON, Jamaica - July 12, 2010 - Escape the heat of summer in Jamaica. The sandy beaches and temperate climate (it's 80 degrees in Montego Bay) are calling. And, the island is offering some of its greatest deals yet. Take advantage of one of the many special packages offered throughout the summer and fall months. With service from all major U.S. airlines it's easier than ever to get there! "We're an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, American Airlines, Amsterdam, Beach, Boston, Caribbean, Caves, Chicago, Cruising, Dallas, Georgia, Golf, Houston, Jamaica, London, New York City, Orlando, Pennsylvania, Resort, Romantic

LAN Peru, SFO-LIM, Nonstop

July 2, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

SAN FRANCISCO GATEWAY INAUGURATED LAN Airlines and its affiliates fourth US gateway offers the only nonstop service from San Francisco to South America Pablo Yunis of LAN Airlines and Michael McCarron, SFO Director of Community Affairs inaugurate the new San Francisco to Lima, Peru route with ribbon cutting ceremony at SFO. LAN is hosting the Golden Gateway Facebook Contest with a change to win two TR Premium Business Class tickets … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, America, Argentina, Art, Asia, Brazil, Caribbean, Chile, Culture, Easter, Ecuador, Europe, Hong Kong, Korea, Los Angeles, Machu Picchu, Markets, New York City, North America, Peru

Ghana is ALIVE

July 2, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

The ENTIRE country is ALIVE! I'm sitting out on the darkened porch fighting mosquitoes like no tomorrow and Ghana just scored - major noise coming from all homes nearby - every type of noise imaginable, cheering, screaming, yelling, crying, chanting, horns, whistles and metal bells clanging! I'm in the country and I hear this sustained noise everywhere across the countryside! Now the music has started and people are singing! Uruguay has a long … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Caribbean, Drinking, England, Ghana, History, Music, Sand, YCC Ghana

A Latin America Sailing sensation

June 11, 2010 by Phyllis SteinbergLeave a Comment

A bi-centennial celebration in Cartagena Ten tall sailing ships arriving one at a time, greeted by marching bands, native dancers and thongs of Colombians on the pier at Cartagena, Colombia provided the spectacular setting for the 200th anniversary celebration of South America's independence from Spain that began in May, 2010. The Colombians love to celebrate and the festivities will continue throughout the year with much singing and dancing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Antiques, Architecture, Argentina, Beach, Brazil, Canals, Caribbean, Chile, Colombia, Connecticut, Culinary travel, Culture, Dancing, Ecuador, England, Fashion, Food and Wine, History, Journey

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