When travelers reach a certain age, many are especially more likely to start valuing relatively low-impact, convenient, and reliable travel options. And among the many things the Holland-American Line (from 1873 to 1989 it was in fact a Dutch shippi
Today, many across the USA are watching in fascination a rare solar eclipse as the moon's shadow makes its way across the country this afternoon. These days that fascination is astronomical, but before astronomy, for much of the world it was apocalyp
Inverlochy Castle Management International (ICMI), the team behind some of Scotland’s best known luxury hotels, is swapping glens and lochs for sun and sea to launch a new hotel management company in the Caribbean – The Liming.
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All-inclusive resorts provide a unique experience and are wonderful for families with younger children or for adults who just want to “hang out” and totally relax without planning each day. My daughter, her husband, and my two grandsons, ages 16 mo
Read more…Check out short video of post- Hurricane Irma St. Martin.
Also, see how you -- yes, you -- can help in disaster relief and recovery.
Read more…Nothing wrong with joining the crowds at Maho Bay to stand about five feet under jumbo jets coming in for a landing (what could possibly go wrong?), but I have a new favorite in Dutch Sint Maarten: Parotte Ville. It's really three attractions, becau
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On the 48th anniversary of the Stonewall Riot in New York City, its spirit has spread to Latin America, where after Europe and the USA, significant chunks this region have seen, despite the traditionally conservative nature of Latin society, the grea
The three islands that make up the Caymans have garnered a special reputation for some special pieces of Caribbean paradise, including one of the hemisphere's loveliest beaches Seven Mile Beach, and Stingray City, where people mingle freely with scor
You don't book a room in Condado, an isthmus lined with beachfront condos, hotels, fabulous restaurants and bars, clubs, and casinos near downtown San Juan, because you love stand-up paddleboarding. (Stand-up bar-hopping, that's another thing.) But e
In the Western Hemisphere, the religions brought over by African slaves have been part of the scene for centuries in Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and most famously Haiti. But until not many years ago, they were largely condemned
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The Everest Base Camp trek is probably the most famous trekking route in the world. It gives a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable. Nepal is a fa
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The north coast of this Caribbean country has become one of the Americas' top destinations for adventure tourism, and about 7 miles outside the historic city of Puerto Plata is one of its Big Kahunas. Hidden amid the verdant greenery of Cordillera Ce
In the Caribbean, between Puerto Rico and St Lucia, is the archipelago of Guadeloupe (pronounce gwa-de-loop). The French West Indies or French Caribbean are currently two territories (St Barthelemy and St Martin) and two overseas states -“département
I have to admit, I’m not real big on bling – aka precious metals and stones. I recognize their beauty and value, but it’s just not me. For my taste, I prefer materials such as, say, turquoise, jade, and amber, which share a singular earthy beauty no
With the beach facing west, the winds coming from behind pushed us away from shore until the beach was a distant white line. I was surprised that my sailing instructor had let us float that far out, so I said something about the first-ever sailing l
Who's up? Who's down? What's the trend? Answers here, as of this morning's press conference:
Read more…Topic: The suddenly hot Guadeloupe Islands
Why Is Guadeloupe Hot? Combination of sublime nature, French savoir faire, food and AOC rum, and -- this is big for North Americans -- new flights that make it more accessible. (Result: Arrivals from N. Am
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