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...]
Maya Roads
Maya Roads by Jo McConahay Author Mary Jo McConahay was first inspired to explore the rainforests in Central America during a vacation with her sister in Mexico City when she saw an exhibit about the Lacandon Maya Indians. After visiting the Lacandon Rainforest her life turned to journalistic activities for twenty years and it wasn't until the 1990's that her mind began to wander back to the rainforest. Her "ticket" back was through an … [Read more...]
Kakum Rainforest Walk, Cape Coast
I just arrived in Ghana's Cape Coast for a few days of much needed R&R. The bus travelled with an armed guard. I'm not an expert in high caliber weaponry but the gun he was holding sure looked like an AK47. Here we were cruising through the jungles of the Cote d'Ivoire with a bunch of 25KG bags labeled “Uncle Sam” rice from Thailand strewn all over the floor. I soon found out this rice was for a humanitarian mission; apparently public … [Read more...]
‘King Kong 360 3-D’ Created by Peter Jackson,
The World's Largest Most Intense 3-D Experience, Opens At Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.SM With 3D Press Briefing by Peter Jackson and Star-Studded Premiere Universal City, CA -- 'King Kong 360 3-D' created by Peter Jackson, the world's largest most intense 3D experience, made its debut today on the famed Universal Studios HollywoodSM Studio Tour, combining a ground-breaking use of Surround Digital 3D … [Read more...]
From Grandparents to Grandkids, Puerto Vallarta has something for everyone
MULTIPLE GENERATIONS CREATE MEMORIES THAT LAST MANY LIFETIMES IN PUERTO VALLARTA NEW YORK - June 9, 2010 'When generations of a family come together for a vacation, the right destination can set the stage for a host of bonding opportunities and wonderful memories. Puerto Vallarta, one of Mexico's most authentic destinations, offers vacationers and their families the opportunity to enjoy time together but also experience the destination in … [Read more...]
Exploring the Diversity of Hawaii’s Big Island
We boarded the plane leaving for Kona behind a clean cut well-dressed businessman toting a RollAboard with a book tucked in tightly in the back. Only one word of the title showed, "sex" and this apparently caught the eye of a number of travelers as we heard hints of conversation and chuckles from behind us. But no one had the guts to actually ask this traveler for more details, juicy or otherwise. For those who know me, know the serious … [Read more...]
A Few Words about Madagascar
Sometimes it's good to be cautious--and other times it's better to go with your gut. People told us not to visit Madagascar, that political conflict made the country unsafe for tourists. But we decided to go anyway because if we had listened to those voices, we'd never have gone to Nairobi, Kampala, or Kigali. We are cautious when we travel, but aware that our best and most eye-opening experiences are places well off the beaten … [Read more...]
Moon Take a Hike Washington DC
Moon Take a Hike Washington DC by Theresa Dowell Perhaps you don't normally associate Washington DC with hiking but the DC area offers some killer hiking opportunities ranging from historic grounds to mountains to beaches and waterfalls. This latest Moon Handbook spotlights 80 hikes in Washington DC and eastern Maryland (all of them completed by the author). This book highlights some of DC's top trails by category. Examples include best bird … [Read more...]
Moon Chiapas
Moon Chiapas by Liz Prado & Gary Chandler The Chiapas are located in Southern Mexico and contains one of the largest rainforests in the Western Hemisphere north of the Amazon. The Chiapas has a plethora to offer the traveler including culture, colonial cities, ruins, beautiful lakes, waterfalls (yes there is an abundance of water in the Chiapas!), beaches, mangrove forests and the rainforest. This region of Mexico is an eco-tourist and … [Read more...]
Ubud, Indonesia – March 2010
Ubud Indonesia Bali is a wonderful affordable arts driven town on Bali Island, Indonesia, well inland from the tourist crazy beach areas of Kuta and Legion. It takes about an hour and 20 minutes from Kuta Beach to Ubud. A plethora of home stays and guesthouses abound providing affordable accommodation. There are also some very nice intimate Balinese resorts for higher end lodging. A stay here is generally relaxed and not for the night club … [Read more...]
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