“Bermuda, Bahama, come on, pretty mama...”
The Caribbean has long been famed as an idyllic vacation hotspot, inspiring not only the Beach Boys but the entire world. It’s a region that never gets old, with more than 30 countries and territories spread across hundreds of islands, each with different cultures, jungles, cities/towns, and sugary sand beaches that vary from powdery white to shades of gray.
I felt an overwhelming wave of gratitude with so much natural beauty constantly surroun
Dominican Republic Tourism
by Marita Acosta
In a country where resort zones such as Punta Cana and Puerto Plata have become household names to holidaymakers in the Americas, Europe, and beyond, the new frontier in exotic, sunsplashed getaways is also starting to make a name for itself. Samaná Peninsula, here we come.
Also its own province, this L-shaped territory astride the eastern half of the DR’s northern coast is a largely wild and natural region where rather than big all-inclusive resorts, i
When it comes to holiday destinations, the Turks and Caicos Islands (often shortened to TCI) are the perfect place to rest and recharge your batteries. A British Overseas Territory, they lie in the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean (which like the Bahamas, is not technically in the Caribbean) and they´re known for tourism as well as being an offshore financial center. The country consists of two groups of tropical islands, the Caicos Islands and the Turks Islands, and both are popular
The Crescent Fountain at Camana Bay
New and Seasonal Events, Menus and Programs Make Spring the Ideal Time to Stay, Play, Dine and Experience
Cosmopolitan sophistication paired with barefoot elegance. Authentic interactions with welcoming locals. Seven-shades-of-blue waters. Stunning sunsets. Direct flights from cities across the U.S. and London. Just a few of the reasons why the Cayman Islands is an alluring destination for a spring escape. Whether traveling solo, with friends, a significan
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 every day more and more locals are shelling out $1,000 and up for paddleboards so they can slice through Condado Lagoon, which separates Condado from the mainland. And now a start-up company named Velauno, which I discovered with a little help from
Somewhere in the Caribbean between Puerto Rico and St Lucia is the archipelago of Guadeloupe (pronounce gwa-day-LOOP). The French West Indies or French Caribbean are currently comprised of two territories (St Barthélemy aka St Barth and St Martin) and two overseas states -“départements” in French (Guadeloupe along with Martinique). The French West Indies have always looked towards the old continent rather towards their Caribbean neighbors. Flying from the USA, a long journey and a couple of con
Why in the world should you settle for all those cheesy malls and resort gift shops, the cruise-terminal complexes and hypercommercialized downtowns clogged with cookie-cutter perfume, watch, and T-shirt shops? If you know where to look, it’s still possible to find unique local products, atmosphere, or both. There are of course various straw markets and crafts centers on various islands, of course, but here are just a few of the other favorites I’ve come across in my years covering the Caribbean
Founded in 1698, Jacmel is a beautiful, picturesque town in Haiti, located in the southeast part of the country only two hours driving and 15 minutes by plane from the capital, Port-au-Prince. The road to Jacmel are among the best in the country, and driving there can be an experience on its own, as you get the chance to truly enjoy the breathtaking views of the many lush, majestic mountains, up and down valleys, as far as the eyes can see. Jacmel is also world famous for its art, its annual
I promised several people a trip report and blog entry from my latest travel adventure so here's an abbreviated entry.....
Friday, June 17:
My 5th annual group trip of FantasyFesters and KrewedeKrazyLife friends to Hedonism II resort in Negril, Jamaica is now within 24 hours. This will be my 7th trip to a SuperClubs Hedonism all-inclusive, clothing optional beachfront and tropical resort.
I’m so excited and packing my 3 luggage bags and 2 carry-ons only adds to the excitement as I try to
