Category Archives: Caribbean

Caribbean Travel Documents: What do You Need?

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With international rules constantly changing, it is hard to know exactly what kinds of Caribbean travel documents you need when leaving on vacation. Ever country has specific rules and regulations, so you should check ahead by calling the airport, but in general, as of 2007, you need a passport no matter where your flight’s destination from the United States if you are flying out of country.  If you need to travel very soon and do not have a passport, you … Continue reading →

Vieques Puerto Rico

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Isla de Vieques lies just eight miles off the easternmost coast of the main island of Puerto Rico and measures about twenty one miles long by four wide. This small island area of Puerto Rico is the location of some of the oldest fossilized human remains in the Caribbean. Dating back around 10,000 years, it is proof that humans have inhabited “Little Girl Island” for a very long time. Once the European colonization began, this small part of Puerto Rico … Continue reading →

Bathsheba Beach, Barbados

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This is the rugged east coast of Barbados. There are some pretty cool rock formations in the water and on the Bathsheba Beach. It’s my understanding this is one of the most popular surf spots on the island, but none were visible when I visited. It is breathtakingly beautiful; wide white sand beaches stretch along a dramatic coastline of striking rock formations against which the Atlantic rollers break in cascades of foam.

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Surfing in Barbados

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Barbados Surfing conditions are ideal for any level of surfer. Barbados is almost guaranteed to have surf somewhere on any given day of the year. Coral reefs practically encircle Barbados’ coastline giving the island the Caribbean’s most consistent surf conditions with swells all year round. You can find point breaks and reef breaks on the island, rights and lefts. To cap it all off you can travel to anywhere on the island in 45 minutes or less. Whether you are … Continue reading →

Looking for a Long Bay Beach Resort: Your Best Options

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The process of finding a Long Bay beach resort in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands certainly does not have to be difficult, but you will need to be aware of your options. This is particular important because there are so many different Long Bay beach resort options available to you, and there are a number of factors that you are going to want to take into consideration if you are trying to decide on the best Long Bay beach … Continue reading →

Manchebo Beach Resort Reviews

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The Manchebo (pronounced mon-chay-bo) Beach Resort and Spa is located on large, white, sandy Eagle Beach in beautiful Aruba. The resort’s slogan is “Where Rejuvenation is Our Passion,” which supports and emphasize its spa features. Containing just 71 rooms, the Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa is an intimate and relaxing vacation destination. Its Spa del Sol is a more recent addition. This article will focus on views of both the resort and its spa facilities. Manchebo Beach Resort Reviews: The … Continue reading →

What Passport Service Do You Need?

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Several different passport services are available to U.S. citizens who travel abroad. Each service has specific requirements. You will find a brief description of these below. New Passport A new passport is what you need if you are applying for the first time. This also applies to those whose passport was lost, stolen or damaged. If your previous U.S. passport has expired and it was issued more than 15 years ago, you will have to apply for a new one … Continue reading →

Debbies Caribbean Travel Review

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Looking for a place to stay on your Caribbean vacation, but not sure whether you want to believe the stuff you find on the net? Sad to say but most travel websites you find on the Internet are no more than vehicles for some hotel to advertise themselves to unsuspecting travelers. So here you are, reading raves about a certain resort, not knowing that the person writing that rave is actually the same person who runs that same resort. Oh, … Continue reading →

Folkestone Marine Reserve – Barbados

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Located in north Holetown is where the first European colonists to Barbados landed in 1627.  Located there now is the Folkestone Marine Park where an artificial reef was formed in 1976 by deliberately sinking a fire-gutted 109-meter freighter ship, the Stavronikita. Experienced divers can descend to the ship covered with corals on its masts and fish swimming through its hull.  Snorkelers can take the underwater trail around the inshore reef found in the park’s Recreational Zone, about half a kilometer … Continue reading →

Salt Ash Hotel – Barbados

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If you’re planning a trip to Barbados, no doubt you will want to enjoy the many water activities available to visitors. As for lodging, you can choose one of the high priced luxury hotels that line the beaches or you might prefer to save your money on a hotel and instead use it to enjoy the many activities on the island.  Be aware that it is generally pretty expensive in Barbados. One nice place to stay right on the beach … Continue reading →