Booking vacations early is always a sound travel advise. There are times though that you will just find yourself short of time and booking a last minute holiday. When you find yourself with no other choice but to book last minute deals, the only way to face it is to quickly scour the net for the best deal that you can get for your holiday. The numerous travel deals that are available online makes it easy to land a good … Continue reading →
If your visit to Barbados includes a Friday night, you don’t want to miss the Oistins Fish Fry. It’s a ‘must visit‘ during your stay in Barbados. Located in the parish of Christ Church, on the south coast of Barbados, Oistins is an active fishing town, but on Friday and Saturday nights it comes alive for this longstanding Barbadian tradition. This is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike and is the second highest-rated attraction in Barbados. It begins … Continue reading →
With summer entering it’s last phase in the northern hemisphere a cruise vacation in the fall and winter will be on the minds of many looking to take advantage of better weather. The warmer waters in the south seas are a mouth-watering prospect while the seas taking in the Bahamas and Caribbean offer just the right conditions for those looking for temporary relief from harsh winter conditions in the north. One of the great aspects of taking a cruise vacation … Continue reading →
The Apache Trail consists of 40 miles of rugged scenery with reservoirs, lakes, desert and mountains. The road goes through the Superstition Mountains and the city of Apache Junction Arizona sits at the junction. This part of the world is an ideal location for a movie and it features in Raising Arizona, starring Nicholas Cage and Holly Hunter. There are a few lost mines stories across America and the area around Apache Junction Arizona features in one of them. The … Continue reading →
If you are planning a ski vacation and there are beginners in your group, or you are a beginner yourself, you should definitely consider Tahoe Donner in Truckee, California for your ski vacation. Since 1971, when construction first began at Tahoe Donner, the area has come to be known as a world class cross country ski center, but beginners are still welcome, and this is one of the better places to learn how to ski. Located near Tahoe and Truckee, … Continue reading →
Ride along in this video as we drive from Holetown, Barbados to the Mount Gay Rum Distillery in Bridgetown. It’s about a 16 minute drive as we pass by Sandy Lane (island home of Rihanna), Paynes Bay, Fitts Village, Brighton Beach, and Brandons Beach. As you may notice in the video, roads in Barbados are mostly pretty bad, filled with pot holes and dangerous drops on the sides of the road. As you can see in this video, Highway 1 … Continue reading →
You’ve finally got the vacation you deserve after slaving on a desk for half a decade. You saw fit to reward yourself with a trip to the Big Apple; New York, New York, here you come…you’ve got the brochures ready, the traveling checks are in your hand bag and you’re wearing your best Gucci shades to keep you from the harsh glare of the sun. But haven’t you forgotten something? Like..maybe knowing what New York hotel you’re going to stay? … Continue reading →
St. James Beach is nestled between Holetown Beach and Folkstone Marine Park on the western coast of Barbados, sometimes called the Platinum coast. Many upscale hotels and resorts line the beaches here. This beach area is bounded by Discovery Bay by Rex Resorts to the south and The Sandpiper to the north. Even though all beaches are open to the public, access to them can sometimes be difficult as the hotels pretty much cover most of the beachfront real estate. … Continue reading →
Located in Holetown, St. James, Barbados, St. James Parish Church is one of the oldest buildings in Barbados. It stands on one of the oldest parcels of consecrated land on the island, often known in Barbados as “God’s acre”. Constructed in 1628 only three years after the arrival of settlers in Barbados, some of the first settlers are buried in its cemetery. The first settlers landed on the island on February 17, 1627 not far from the site where the … Continue reading →
People have been taking Caribbean travel vacations since the colonial times. Today, millions of U.S. citizens visit the islands each year to experience the tropical extravaganza that a Caribbean vacation has in store for all its visitors. Below are some Caribbean travel tips to help you get the most out of your tropical excursion: Get an early start If there’s anything you absolutely must do when you go on a Caribbean vacation that is to start early. There are a … Continue reading →
