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Bolongo Bay

January 31, 2013 by Paul KandarianLeave a Comment

bolongo bay, trees, beach

Ever felt lost at a giant all-inclusive Caribbean resort? It’s not an unfamiliar feeling in a one-size-fits-all place with thousands of rooms and even more guests milling about where you’re a face in the crowd, a colored bracelet on your wrist. Not so at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas. This super-cozy, 62-room resort has been run by the Doumeng family for more than 40 years, where they know your name the instant you arrive and use it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Art, Beach, Beer, Caribbean, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Music, Nicaragua, Olives, Palm Trees, Resort, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Snorkel, Sports

Scrub Island a new Caribbean getaway

January 30, 2013 by Paul Kandarian1 Comment

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There are tons of resorts in the British Virgin Islands, but not many new luxury ones. A recent entry into the resort scene, the first luxury development in the BVI in more than 15 years, is Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina, not far from Tortola. The travel world has taken note: Scrub was named one of the Top 30 Resorts in the Caribbean’ by Conde Nast magazine. The 230-acre island, developed by Mainsail Lodging and Development and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Art, Beach, Caribbean, Coffee, Drinking, England, Fashion, Food and Wine, Golf, Honeymoon, Italy, Jamaica, New York City, Resort, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sand, Seafood, Spa, Walking tour

Palau Tops Scuba Diving Awards

January 17, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

(January 17, 2013) --- Considered by industry experts and scuba diving enthusiasts as “the best of the best,” Scuba Diving Magazine’s Top 100 Gold List is a “popularity contest” where rankings are based on a total number of responses from global readers and divers. The Top 100 Gold List features operators, resorts, live-aboards, underwater experiences (i.e., best wall, shore and wreck sites), dive bars and more. Here are some of the highlights … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Australia, Beach, Culture, Drinking, Fiji, Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Palau, Paradise, Philippines, Photography, Queensland, Scuba Diving, Seafood, South Pacific, Thailand

Experiential Travel with the Whole Family Combines Learning with Leisure Time

January 14, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Family-oriented villas, guesthouses and B & B’s on the islands of Trinidad & Tobago offer vacation fun with opportunities for teaching moments Port of Spain, Trinidad – January 14, 2013. The islands of Trinidad and Tobago offer a wonderful opportunity for parents to teach their children about the thrills of venturing off the beaten path while still enjoying a family vacation with all the comforts of home. These days, parents, and even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Caribbean, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Family Travel, Fishing, Hiking, History, Internet, Mountain Climbing, Rainforest, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spain, Sports

Top 3 Las Vegas Buffets Worth Checking Out – Guest Post

January 3, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

There are plenty of great restaurants in Las Vegas to try out during your upcoming trip, but filling up at one of the many Las Vegas hotel buffets is worth at least one meal! Actually, you might as well count that meal as “two,” since we know you won’t be calling it quits after the first plate. It’s all about indulging yourself in Las Vegas Hotels so save the guilt for the plane ride home! Las Vegas buffets are ideal for groups that can’t seem … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, China, Culinary travel, Dessert, Food and Wine, Italy, Japan, Restaurants, Seafood, Sushi

Balbaa Village, Alexandria Egypt – January 2013

January 1, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Balbaa Village is located in Alexandria Egypt and is an authentic Egyptian meat and Barbeque Restaurant. They are located in the Sidi Bishr neighborhood at Malik Hefni St - Phone: +2.03.5400888. This is the original Balbaa Village and they can easily seat 300+ people when its busy. Upstairs and downstairs dining. The highlight of a visit here is their huge selection. As soon as you sit down a plethora of plates are immediately brought to your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Arabic, Art, Egypt, Restaurants, Seafood, Village

The Catch of the Day: A Guide to Fishing in Lake Tahoe

December 22, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Lake Tahoe is one of the biggest lakes in the world (the 26th largest lake by volume) and by far the largest alpine lake in all of North America. With such a large amount of water in (and around) Lake Tahoe, there are plenty of opportunities for a good catch. Lake Tahoe is known for her crystal clear waters, and the fish that these waters entail. You’ll find mackinaw, kokanee salmon, rainbow and brown trout and largemouth bass to name a few. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Fishing, Lake Tahoe, North America, Seafood, Sushi

Weekend in Bangkok

December 5, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Bangkok is truly one of the world's great cities - it is a thriving hub of activity both day and night. A world class airport connects to the city via a raised skytrain - which in turn connects to the metro. Bangkok is well known for its horrendous traffic - but with public transportation you can avoid a number of these traffic jams. Budget travelers can head straight to Sukhumvit Road on the skytrain - this is a central area from which to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Asia, Backpacking, Bangkok Thailand, Beer, Food and Wine, Markets, Massage, Nightlife, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, South East Asia, Spa, Street Food, Traffic, Tropical Fruit, Walking tour

The Best Jamaican Activities at Bluefields Villas

December 1, 2012 by Nick MalinowLeave a Comment

Is your family considering a vacation to Bluefields Bay? Bluefields offers some of best Jamaican activities for any family vacation to the Caribbean. Bluefields Bay, located on the coast in southeast Jamaica, provides a serene experience for travelers. The local Jamaican luxury resort, Bluefields Villas, is situated on the crystal blue waters of the bay. Its location is perfect for breath-taking views from the comfort of your private … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Caribbean, Fishing, Hiking, Jamaica, Resort, River Rafting, Seafood, Snorkel, Wildlife

Five Fascinating Animals of the Deep in Florida – Guest Post

October 31, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

With news of a giant eyeball washing up on a beach of Florida earlier last week, perhaps it is time to step back and take a look at some of the weird and wonderful animals that live in the beautiful waters of the sunshine state. Although scientists aren’t as yet quite sure as to which species the eyeball originates (the toss up is currently between an oarfish and a squid), the 3 million anglers that visit Florida every year will be happy to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Beach, Canals, Fishing, Florida, Food and Wine, Georgia, Orlando, Seafood, South America, Wildlife, Wisconsin

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