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Not Enough Time to Visit What Belize Has to Offer
My wife and I just got back from our second cruise to the Western Caribbean. We were able to visit Costa Maya, Cozumel, Nassau, and Belize. We had heard so many wonderful things about Belize, especially the coral reefs the country is famous for. Sadly, Belize was the one stop on the cruise where we had to be tendered in from more than a mile off shore. Whenever you have to be transported by little passenger boats from the cruise ship to land it eats into your time for tours that day. Thus we only got to visit the little [...]
Beaches, Lobsters & Conchs in Anegada
Anegada is known for its mile long beaches and wonderfully sculpted sea bottom. Scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts will surely feast on the exotic marine life creeping up the shoreline and the vast coral reef system visible through the clear waters. Sunbathers can enjoy a peaceful day on Anegada’s white sandy beaches, without having to worry about bumping into another body at the shore’s expanse. But that’s not all Anegada is all about.
A visit to this part of the British Virgin Islands won’t be complete without tasting it’s famous lobster. It has been said that Anegada has the largest and [...]
Amphibious Fun on St. Martin
Whenever we visit the islands while on a cruise ship vacation we take advantage of every opportunity to see something new at each stop. I never understood why anyone would take a cruise that has several ports of call and decide to stay on the ship and not visit the island. Whether we’ve visited the island before or not, we are always enthusiastic about what we might see or learn from the people that live there. One trip not too long ago we were with some friends on a cruise and we let each person pick a tour they would [...]
Bocas del Toro For the Ultimate Tropical Experience
Bocas del Toro, a province of Panama, is located in an archipelago near the border of Costa Rica. It is located in the island of Colon where the population is 89,300 people. The island offers a lot to its travelers such as its rain forests with different varieties of flora and fauna, numerous beaches from different parts of the island and the archipelago, coral reefs rich with marine life and mangrove forests. In addition to the islands tourist attractions is the local cuisine available in the area.
12 Must-See Places for your Belize Vacation
A Belize vacation is one of the most sought-after getaways today. Although the country has only been discovered recently as it opened its doors to ecotourism, Belize has proven to be an amazing Central American hot spot thanks to its picturesque Mayan ruins and unspoilt archeological sites, untouched jungle forests, tropical beaches, marine reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, secluded eco-lodges, Western Hemisphere’s longest barrier reef and a wide range of thought-provoking activities available.
Since a week to explore Belize is not enough to see all the awe-inspiring things around the country, here are 12 must-see places that you should not miss while you’re [...]
Our Snobbery Ends for Carnival
After having sailed on at least seven cruises over the last several years we are finally going to sail on a Carnival Cruise ship. It seems we found ourselves stuck in a rut having been influenced by what is now, ancient history in the cruising world. After looking for a nice itinerary for this coming February, 2009 we have settled on the Carnival Glory sailing February 21st out of Fort Lauderale, Florida. We’re going to visit Cozumel again, Belize and Costa Maya for the first time, and the ever popular Nassua, Bahamas.
For the longest time we were strict Celebrity Cruise [...]
The Beautiful Islands Of French Polynesia
The archipelago consists of different islands each with its own distinction and culture. Included in the French Polynesian Islands are Marquesas, Gambier, Australs, Society Islands, Tuamotu Islands, and Australs. Furthermore, the islands are known for their white sandy beaches, volcanic peaks and valleys. The beauty of the French Polynesia is something worth visiting for the first time, and is definitely worth coming back for.
The Society Island is home to the famous islands Tahiti and Bora Bora. In Tahiti, travelers have a lot of sites to choose from. Here you can visit the Harrison Smith Botanical Garden and The Museum of [...]
Exotic Features Of Big Island Hawaii
Hawaii Island, the biggest of the Hawaiian islands, is also know as Big Island Hawaii. It is a part of the United States, It has approximately 130,000 locals that reside on the island, and about 4,000 square miles in size. Big Island Hawaii is a volcanic island with Kilauea being active. It constantly has lava flows where it usually meets with the ocean, therefore making the island constant with black sand beaches.
Tourists who come to the Big Island have a lot of choices of activities to do. It is suitable for all kinds of travelers of all ages and nationalities. [...]
The Best Beaches This Side of France
Corsica, one of the 26 regions of France, is predominantly Corsican and French speaking. It is also the birthplace of Frances famous son, Napoleon Bonaparte. Corsica is an island located in the Mediterranean Sea, just south of France. Travelers looking for a perfect place to enjoy fantastic beaches, magnificent mountain views, unspoiled scenery, and a culture and heritage rich vacation should come and visit Corsica.
Travelers can start their journey into Corsica by enjoying the sun-bathed beaches in the area. The island is filled with beach-lined strips, literally hundreds by the number and the best in France, where the tourists can [...]
Swains Island a Small Wonder In the Pacific
Swains Island, part of the American Samoa, is part of the Tokelau island chain and is part of the United States of America. The island is approximately some 372 acres in size. The whole area has a unique structure as it has a freshwater lagoon that is enclosed within the island. This is the islands source of water as well. It is also surrounded by a ring of sand and corals, and a lot of coconut palm tree vegetation. Swains only has a population of 37 people.
The small isle was first discovered by a Portuguese navigator under the Spanish flag [...]
