Photo courtesy of Yucatan's Ministry of Tourism. Mérida, Yucatán, January, 2023.- Looking to escape extreme weather this winter? With an average temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit, the state of Yucatán offers the ideal climate for holiday season seaside vacations. Yucatán's pristine beaches have been awarded "Platinum Beach" by the Mexican Institute for Standardization and Certification, joining the select list of the best strands in the … [Read more...]
Reaching Paradise, EMBRACE Resort Staniel Cay Bahamas
Dodging clouds, discovering sunshine in between and finding inspiration below I found myself on a tiny 12-seat prop plane on my way from Nassau to Staniel Cay (note that 'cay' is always pronounced as 'key') in the Bahamas. The captain briefly announced our flight plan; 28 minutes to Black Point Cay to drop off a few passengers and then a quick 5-minute flight from there to Staniel Cay. There are not many passengers on board; these planes are … [Read more...]
DO Go Chasing Waterfalls in Jamaica
Why stick to the rivers and lakes that you're used to when travelers to Jamaica can experience some amazing waterfalls? Among the island's best natural attractions, numerous gorgeous waterfalls surrounded by serene natural greenery can be found dotted throughout the landscape. No two falls are the same and each one has its own features to offer. Some are popular with tourists while others are off-the-beaten-path and ripe for discovery, but one … [Read more...]
Sips to Remember: My Top 5 Unforgettable Drinks
I have been fortunate to have sampled a lot of alcohol on my travels around the planet, ranging from regional beers, to homemade rice wine, local concoctions in various villages including illegally made home-wine in a remote Iranian dessert village and some truly special beverages that were memorable due to their quality, pedigree and age along with external factors including companions and location. But there are a few drinks I count as being … [Read more...]
Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America
One of the great things about cruising is leaving the logistics to others. Certain destinations are ideally suited to cruises including Alaska, due to its vast geographical distances, remote landscapes and rugged coastal beauty. Our Alaskan Inside Passage cruise was on the Holland America Eurodam, a ship whose inaugural sail was in 2008. We first cruised on this particular ship in 2015 in the Caribbean. One certainly becomes spoiled, merely … [Read more...]
Jamaica Welcomes One Millionth Stopover Visitor for 2022
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 2022 – Continuing the destination's strong tourism recovery, Jamaica welcomed its one millionth stopover arrival for 2022 today. This significant milestone was celebrated with the arrival of Brian Simmons, who recently landed at Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport (MBJ) on JetBlue flight 1479 from New York's JFK airport. Pictured: Deputy Mayor, Montego Bay, Richard Vernon (at left); Minister of Tourism, Jamaica, … [Read more...]
Discovering a new way to cruise with UnCruise Adventures
Tired of the massive cruise ships packed to the brim with thousands of tourists? Not interested in that kind of generic, high-density vacation but still want the unparalleled sightseeing and relaxation of a scenic cruise? Then maybe an Uncruise is the right cruise for you. UnCruise Adventures is unlike any cruise I’ve done in the past. And I quickly found myself warming up to the concept. After spending a day on a special “behind the scenes” … [Read more...]
State of Yucatan Launches the Year of Yucatecan Gastronomy
Merida, Mexico — June 2022 – The state of Yucatan's Ministry of Tourism (SEFOTUR) will launch a new campaign aiming to increase awareness of the state's culinary offering, rich cultural history, and current modern gastronomy as an important part of its tourism offering. Position the state as one of Mexico's foodie destinations to expand tourism to all regions of the state and develop new products. Starting on June 18, the World Day of … [Read more...]
Proposing On Your Couples’ Vacation
There are many keys to a successful relationship, and if you're lucky enough to be in one right now, you probably get away together often. Traveling with your partner is one of the quickest ways to find out if the two of you are genuinely compatible. Long flights, delays, adventures, and even how long it takes them to pack can tell you how successful your relationship will be. Suppose you already know the person you're in a relationship with … [Read more...]
My Highlights of a Visit to Cap Haitien, Haiti
Nonstop flights leave from Miami to Cap Haitien daily (only about an hour and 45 minutes) and the small airport is located only about 20 minutes from town. Arriving in the heat of the day it was a short walk to the entrance to the airport where musicians were jamming some local flavors. A quick breeze through customs (helped by the fact I was the first one off the plane), no luggage to pickup and I was soon outside of the airport where my … [Read more...]
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