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Caribbean deals abound right now

caribbeanclearbeach1Summer may not be when you typically crave a vacation to the Caribbean, but heading to the islands for some sun and beach in the summer months is actually a terrific way to save money. Summer means low travel season in the Caribbean, which also means for some screaming good deals.

To make finding those great travel deals even easier, Cheap Caribbean release a new, great and super cheap deal to the Caribbean every day. Today, for example is for An all-inclusive resort starting at just $49 a night (no, I ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:July 27th, 2009

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Pssst! Cuba Adventure Trips

cuba-bicycle.jpgIf you are American you know that you are not allowed to travel to Cuba unless you get special permission for something like an educational tour or a Michael Moore documentary. If you are an American traveler, you know that plenty of people flaunt this law. They make their way to Cuba via a couple of undisclosed locations (cough* Mexico * cough * Canada).

Knowing full well that you are not intent on breaking any laws and that this is purely aimed at people who can legally travel to Cuba, BootsnAll does ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:July 11th, 2007

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Plan Ahead for your 2008 New Year’s Cruise

new-years-cruise.jpgAs nice as he may be and as charming as the tradition is, spending another year watching a ball in New York drop while Dick Clark wishes you a happy new year is something that you should be actively seeking to avoid. Why let everyone else have the time of their life while you sit at home trying to stay up until midnight? This year, you can make it a New Year’s to remember by being aboard a cruise ship.

You don’t have to worry about drinking and driving the ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:June 25th, 2007

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Negril, Jamaica Vacation Packages

negril.jpgIf you have read any travel magazines over the years or visited any number of Web sites, you know by now that Negril, Jamaica has been named one of the top ten beaches in the world. Located in the westernmost part of Jamaica, Negril has grown from a sleepy isolated town into a thriving tourist destination replete with the high quality resorts you’d expect to find where there are beautiful sand and clear blue waters.

What makes Negril different than a lot of popular beach resort destinations is that it hasn’t been entirely ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:June 12th, 2007

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Belize Family Vacations

belize.jpgOne minute you rarely hear about a country, the next it is the darling of the travel world. If your take a bit of time looking at the various travel deals floating around the Web, the odds are good that you will quickly come across something to do with Belize. The Central American country is a hot travel destination this year and it is easy to understand why.

Just a two-hour flight from the continental United States, Belize is an easy-to-reach beach destination. It doesn’t hurt that the country has a ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:May 17th, 2007

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Cruise to Saint Maarten

saint-maarten.jpgHere is your trivial fact for the week. Saint Maarten is the smallest island in the world to ever be partitioned between two nations. The tiny Caribbean island is just 38 square miles and is split in half between the Dutch and the French (who call it Saint-Martin). The island is home to 71,000 people, making it one of the most densely populated places in the world. It also attracts more than 1 million tourists each year.

The reason that so many people are drawn to so small a place ... [read more]


 
Kids Stay Free at Dominican Republic Resort

dr.jpgThe Dominican Republic is hot, both literally and figuratively. The summer temperatures are steamy and the island’s popularity is even hotter. The Caribbean island is quickly becoming a favorite destination of the jet set crowd (how does one apply to be a member of the jet set?) and it is also becoming a favorite destination for families looking for affordable vacations in paradise.

With its white sandy beaches, crystal clear blue waters, and verdant landscape, the Dominican Republic is a beautiful country. It also has some excellent resorts that won’t break ... [read more]


 
Every Day is a Holiday aboard Carnival’s Holiday Cruise Ship

holiday.jpgDilemma time. You have limited vacation time and even more limited vacation money. You have some time off from work stored up and this summer seems like an ideal time to take it. You could stay at home and watch cartoons on the couch all day or you could go on a fun-filled trip that will include fabulous food, entertainment and weather. Is there really any choice? You’ve seen all the cartoons before anyway. The coyote is never going to catch that darned roadrunner.

Carnival Cruise Lines ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:May 10th, 2007

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A Puerto Rico Vacation Package that will make you Suave

gerardo.jpgIf you have ever in your lifetime had an itch to visit Puerto Rico you will want to read on because I have the perfect scratch just for you. If you have no interest in Puerto Rico whatsoever but still like reading poorly written prose about vacation deals, keep on reading on too.

Cheap Caribbean has an outstanding deal on vacation packages to Puerto Rico. The only real catch is that you have to travel during the summer months sometime between June 14 and July 29, 2007. If you ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:May 2nd, 2007

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Montego Bay Vacation Packages, Mon

montego-bay.jpgIf you are looking for a quick and easy escape, consider taking a holiday in Montego Bay, Jamaica. With its sheltered Doctor’s Cave beach, clear turquoise waters and pretty surrounding mountains, it is a beautiful place to relax for a few days, especially when you can get an outstanding deal on a flight and hotel vacation package.

When Christopher Columbus first visited the island in 1494 he named the bay Golfo de Buen Tiempo (Fair Weather Gulf). The weather nor the fairness haven’t changed since. Make no bones about it, ... [read more]


 
Spice things up in Puerto Rico

puerto-rico.jpgThere are many advantages to choosing to travel to Puerto Rico. For one thing it is super close to the mainland United States and relatively easy to travel to. For another thing it is a super interesting island with a unique history and culture. For another it is a place that is used to hosting English speakers from the US. For another it has beautiful beaches and stunning waters. And best of all it is a slice of the Caribbean that doesn’t necessarily come with the Caribbean prices.

Puerto ... [read more]


 
Liberty, Equality, Fun on a Carnival Cruise

atlas7201.jpgDo you ever feel like the weight on the world is on your shoulders? No matter how strong you might be carrying the world’s weight can be a real drag after a while. Before things start getting so heavy that your back, head and appendix start to hurt, you should consider it time to take for a vacation. What better way to lose all responsibilities by allowing a cruise ship to carry your weight for a week?

Carnival is known for their affordable cruises. While they deliver the cheap prices, ... [read more]


 
Cruise to Jamaica and Haiti

labadie.jpgIt is not every day that one comes across a cruise that makes a port of call in Haiti. The impoverished Caribbean nation once had a thriving tourism business but that has certainly not been the case for a number of years. Perhaps that is all about to change.

Royal Caribbean International offers up a 5-day cruise from Miami that goes to both Jamaica and Haiti. The ship stops in Labadie, Haiti which is described in the following fashion:

Labadie has the distinctive charm of delivering in just one place some of the best ... [read more]


 
Top 10 Caribbean Vacation Packages on Sale

caribbean2.jpgYou can hardly go a click of mouse in your Internet travels these days without coming across some kind of deal on Caribbean vacation packages. In fact, you are likely to come across ads with blinking lights and dancing coconut shells or something equally absurd. I promise never to have blinking anythings on this site. Can’t promise I won’t be absurd though.

Now that the winter holiday rush is over and Spring Break is soon to be a hazy memory, the various resorts in the Caribbean are eager to ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:March 26th, 2007

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Cruise from Florida to Denmark

sea.jpgIn our never-ending search to find unusual cruise itineraries we’ve come across this one. It is a 16-day voyage aboard Costa Cruise Lines‘ Costa Magica. Unlike those other boring old cruises that simply go from Florida to the Bahamas, this one is not content to just end there. No, this is a cruise for the adventurer. It is a cruise for people who like to spend time at sea. It is a cruise for the ocean-tested souls amongst us. It is a cruise to Copenhagen, Denmark ... [read more]


 
What could possibly be better than a Spa treatment in the Caribbean?

spa-cucumber.jpgDoes the thought of wearing cucumbers on your eyes excite you? Does the mere mention of a mud bath get your juices flowing? Do you go to night dreaming about a deep tissue massage?

If you answered yes to those three questions than you are just like me; you are a health spa fiend. It doesn’t matter where the spa is located, I love them. My friend even convinced me to go to one in a strip mall next to a major interstate highway. It was heaven.

I ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:March 20th, 2007

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Red Hot Dominican Republic Vacation Package

punta-cana.jpgIt wasn’t long ago that you couldn’t pay people to vacation in the Dominican Republic. Some peaceful times, a few shots of half-clothed celebrities lounging on the beaches there and a plethora of new resorts that are out of this world have changed all of that. The DR is hot, hot, hot as they like to say in the travel industry.

Because it is hot, hot, hot, prices are going up, up, up. Sure you can still fly to the island and find a fleabag hotel that isn’t very expensive, but ... [read more]


 
Sesame Street Family Vacations

sstreet.jpgIt is almost impossible to believe that at one time Sesame Street was viewed as being a terrible thing. Back when the show first started many parents and educators believed that it was the beginning of the end. They thought it would warp children’s minds and lead to a society full of walking zombies. How wrong they were. The show has helped to teach millions of children to read, count and to believe in a talking giant bird.

If your children are at an age where Sesame Street fills them with joy you might want ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:March 12th, 2007

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Experience Elation in the Bahamas

elation.jpgElation [Noun] – an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression. A feeling of joy and pride.

If you were asked to close your eyes and to define the word “elation” chances are that you would have all kinds of images flash before you, but you still might have difficulty putting a definition into words. It is easy to remember times when you have felt elation but it is much more difficult to share what that elation feels like with others.

Travel is often a stimulus that triggers ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:March 12th, 2007

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Practice your Geography Skills on a 10-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise

reading_map.jpgSome people are fascinated by globes and maps. I am one of those people. Every time I am in a room that has a map or a globe my eyes immediately wander towards it. There is something about reading the names of unknown places and then imagining what they are like that gets my juices going.

The Caribbean is a geographic area that is particularly interesting to me. The little dots on the map hold untold mysteries and histories that are rich once they are learned. The best way ... [read more]


 
Kids Fly for Half Price to Mexico and the Caribbean

fake_id.jpgNot that I would ever suggest that you should break the law (please people, stop jaywalking already!), but if hypothetically you were to break the law you should at least do so to benefit your travel plans. For example, you could again this is just hypothetical secure a fake ID for your children. No, I am not talking about one of those ones that will allow your 18-year-old to shotgun cheap beer in a college bar. Let him do this on his own. It is ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:March 5th, 2007

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Lose it all in the Virgin Islands

40-year-old.jpgWe have Christopher Columbus to thank for the name Virgin Islands. The great explorer gave the Caribbean Islands their name on his second voyage to the New World in 1493, naming them for Saint Ursula and her virgin followers. It is a good thing she had those virgin followers. Calling a country the Slut Islands probably wouldn’t go over too well these days. Virginity is all the rage so the Virgin Islands are nicely positioned in the name department.

The Virgin Islands also happen to be nicely positioned if you ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:March 5th, 2007

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Conquer the Caribbean aboard the Conquest

conquest.jpgWith a name like Conquest you can probably guess that this Carnival Cruise ship is slightly bigger and more intimidating than a puttering tugboat. The Conquest does indeed live up to its name. Weighing in at a cool 110,000 tons, the ship is one of the many Carnival mega cruise ships that are churning in seas throughout the world. Like its brethren, the Conquest offers affordable fun and can accommodate roughly the population of a small city 2,974 passengers and more than 1,500 crew members. ... [read more]


 
Cruise with some of Baseball’s Greatest Players

graig_nettles5.jpgThe first sign of spring for many of us in the United States is when we heat the crack of a baseball bat hitting a ball. There is something optimistic about the start of baseball’s spring training. The teams train in the sunny weather of Florida and Arizona, winter snowbird fans flock to see the players hit, catch and tug at their crotches, and every team holds out hope that this will be their year for World Series glory.

The one thing that sets baseball apart from the other major sports in ... [read more]


 
Set yourself Free on a Super Southern Caribbean Cruise

seabird.jpgIn my next lifetime I am going to be a seabird. I am going to spend my waking hours flying high above the warm ocean waters looking for food and enjoying the solitude. When I grow tired of one locale I will simply fly away to another. I will hop from one island to another, never growing bored and forever on the move. I will make up for all of the hours I spend in my current life sitting at a desk and interfacing with a computer. I ... [read more]


 
Saintly St. Peter, Barbados

st-peter.JPGBarbados has long been known for being a tropical paradise and the St. Peter parish is no exception. Located on the northern part of the island with easy access to the Platinum Coast, it is slowly growing into a vacation hotspot. With warm waters, beautiful beaches and world-class hotels, you can hardly blame folks for choosing to get a little rest and relaxation in St Peter.

Even with the influx of tourists, there are opportunities to experience nature as it should. The Barbados Wildlife Reserve is located in the parish. ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:February 13th, 2007

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Free or Reduced Airfare on Bermuda Cruise

jetpack-1-10-6-15-4.jpgCompared to other types of vacations, cruises are usually very, very reasonable. It never ceases to amaze that you can travel on a cruise for as low as $50 per night and that price includes food you don’t have to cook and a bed that you don’t have to make. It makes you wonder if you could live cheaper permanently on a cruise than you do at home. Perhaps.

One of the hidden costs of a cruise is getting there. Unless you live near the port from which the ship ... [read more]


 
Dive into this Cruise to Cozumel and Belize City

scuba_diving_horse.jpgIf the thought of strapping an oxygen tank on to your back and diving deep into the ocean until your ears feel like they are going to explode in the name of seeing all of the creatures that live below the sea sounds like a good one to you, then you’ll love this 5-night cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Pearl.

The main attractions of this round-trip cruise from Miami are Cozumel, Mexico and Belize City, Belize. Cozumel is world renowned for its scuba diving. Surrounded by more than 25 reef ... [read more]


 
$500 Spending Money with an Aruba Package

aruba-sunset.jpgThe mere name Aruba sounds exotic. Go ahead and say it out loud. Aruba. It rolls off the tongue even if you are stuffing your face with potato chips while surfing the Internet.

Its name is not the only thing Aruba has going for itself. The place is both exotic and erotic. It is a paradise that will delight the single traveler and kindle passion in couples. The nearly perfect weather offers up year-round sun and a warmth that will make a dip in the crystal ... [read more]


 
Score! Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Miami

referee.jpgWe’re all going to be hearing quite a bit about Miami, Florida this week as the inevitable hype that surrounds the Super Bowl reaches epic proportions. Sporting event or no sporting event, Miami is a fascinating city that blends a wide variety of cultures to create its own look and its own feel.

Miami also happens to be a fairly popular port of call for cruise ships and it is especially useful when sailing the eastern Caribbean. Carnival Cruise Lines has a winner of a deal on a 7-night cruise aboard ... [read more]


 
Caribbean Cruise Round-Trip from Orlando

dolphins.jpgIf you want to earn brownie points for life from your children, tell them you are taking them to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. After the screaming subsides and the hugs come to an end, you’ll want to start looking around for ways that the whole family can enjoy a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth.

One popular option for both kids and adults alike is to combine a trip to the Mouse Trap with a cruise. Orlando is about an hour away from Cape Canaveral, a popular departing port for ... [read more]


 
5-Night Key West/Bahamas Cruise from Jacksonville, FL

bahamas-cruise.jpgHere’s a fun little cruise that is perfect for families or for couples looking for a quick little getaway. Carnival Cruises offers a 5-night voyage to the Bahamas aboard the Celebration. The ship departs from Jacksonville, Florida. After a day spent at seas picture yourself lounging by the pool, stuffing yourself silly with food, enjoying a few beverages and relaxing the ship spends a day in Key West.

Once a playground for Ernest Hemingway, today Key West is a vibrant community full of artists and fun. ... [read more]


 
Save on Panama Canal Cruises

panama2.jpgWhen you think about it, the Panama Canal was a remarkable concept. Human beings took a look at strip of land that is 51 miles long and decided they could turn it into a waterway. The amount of capital spent both financial and human was unprecedented in its time and to this day it remains one of the planet’s great engineering feats.

There is talk these days of expanding the Panama Canal so that it can accommodate the ever increasing number of jumbo cargo ships that themselves ... [read more]


 
Cruise from New York to Florida & Bahamas

great-stirrup-cay.jpgOne minute you will be walking down Fifth Avenue the next you will be walking on the beach. Norwegian Cruise Line makes it possible through a fabulous 6-night cruise on the Norwegian Spirit. You’ll leave Manhattan in a New York minute and after a day at sea to enjoy all of the great amenities aboard the Spirit you will finds yourself in Port Canaveral, Florida.

Spend the day walking on the beach or take some time to explore NASA’s headquarters. If you are really lucky, you’ll be there when there is ... [read more]


 
Yippee! Here’s a Cheap 4-Night Western Caribbean Celebrity Cruise

yipee.jpgCelebrity Cruises has a reputation for delivering high-quality cruises. As a result, there cruises are often more expensive than their competitors. That is not the case for this 5-night Western Caribbean cruise aboard the Century. At $60/night for an Oceanview cabin, you would think that you would be cruising on one of those hulking ships that are lucky to still be afloat after all the rust they have accumulated over the years.

The Century is neither rusting nor in danger of sinking. It is a modern vessel with all the bells and ... [read more]

Author: Bob

Date:January 11th, 2007

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Free Spa Treatment and Robes on Select Royal Caribbean Cruises

relax.jpgAdmit it. You are stressed out. Your neck hurts, your back is a wreck, that furled brow is even more furled than usual. You could use some time off. Like right now. That is why you are surfing around a travel site instead of putting together that spreadsheet your boss asked for three weeks ago. Your body is in one location and your mind is in another.

Sound the trumpets. Here is a cruise line that has come to the rescue. Royal Caribbean understands that ours ... [read more]


 
Yeehaw! A Southern Caribbean Cruise

yeehaw.jpgFor the first post of the New Year on our newly revamped and splendid looking corner of cyberspace, I am proud to offer you a glimpse at what I think is one of the better 10-day Southern Caribbean cruises in this universe. The voyage takes place aboard the mighty Galaxy, a ship operated by Celebrity Cruises.

Close your eyes and picture yourself starting off the journey in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a bustling city that is both foreign and familiar. From there you head on down the water road to a ... [read more]


 
Caribbean Vacation Destinations

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Antigua – Vacation Packages

Set smack in the center of the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda, a two-island nation, offer visitors the best of England’s charm, great diving and a wealth of enticing resorts.

Antigua, a 108-square-mile island home to 76,000 people, is the largest of the two, and of the Leeward Islands. Its capital, St. John’s, is the hub of tourist activity with a bustling cruise-ship terminal, duty-free shops, full-service dive shops, fast food and gourmet restaurants. Formerly a thriving sugar cane producer, the island has given way to a booming tourist industry since its independence from the British ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Aruba – Vacation Packages

ArubaLocated 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela, Aruba is reminiscent of the southwestern US, but with beaches. The vegetation includes a wide variety of cacti set among interesting rock formations as well as the tradewind sculptured “Watapana” (divi-divi) trees. There are seven miles of palm-fringed, white sand beaches located on the southwest coast, whereas, the northeast coast is rugged and wild with high, thundering waves.

Aruba is home to less than 75,000 people, but has more than its share of sun, sand and fun. Tourists flock to the beach, especially during the ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Barbados – Vacation Packages

Barbados, a tiny island just 21 miles long and 14 miles wide, offers remarkable contrasts, from its boulder-strewn northern coast to its serene Caribbean coastline. Inland, hilly forests slope down to golden fields of sugarcane, corn, sweet potatoes, and yams. Stunning white sand beaches rim the island.

The eastern-most island of the Lesser Antilles, this little England combines Caribbean life and English living. It boasts a unique range of natural and historic attractions, from its exquisite plantation “great houses” to vast caves filled with prehistoric formations. Its quaint colonial capital, Bridgetown, surprises visitors with ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Bermuda – Vacation Packages

Bermuda is cricket matches and neighborhood pubs, afternoon high tea and regimental guards – all blended with sunny island charm. Hear it in the rhythm of calypso music. See it in the pastel-painted cottages. Feel it in the soft pink sand under your feet.

Home to the triangle, white sandy beaches and plenty of rum, this popular cruise stop is only a hop, skip and jump away from mainland North America. A top wedding, honeymoon, golf and scuba-diving destination, this island’s a place for fun in the sun. The list of actitives continues ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Bonaire – Vacation Packages

Both above and beneath the sea, Bonaire is a colorful island. The south is flat, blessed with 15,000 resident flamingos (2,000 more than the number of people) and miles of pink coral-rock beaches. Kralendijk, its capital, sparkles with bright, pastel buildings. To the north, narrow roads wind through green mountains and cactus-laden deserts where more than 190 species of tropical birds reside. Rare species include bright green Amazona parrots, ruby-topaz humming-birds, pearly-eyed thrashers, and Caribbean parakeets. At the island’s southern tip, home of the Antilles International Salt Company, mountains of glistening white salt offer a striking contrast to the blue ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica – Vacation Packages

The “Little Switzerland of Central America” has a strong democracy and the highest standard of living on the continent. Thankfully its conservation program is also one of the most aggressive, for although Costa Rica is a small country, its bio-diversity is staggering. While laying claim oto only .03% of the world’s land mass, the small Central American country contains 6% of the globe’s bio-diversity. In cloud forests resplendent with ferns, palms and dazzling orchids, hummingbirds and butterflies flit from blossom to blossom, and there are more species of birds than in all of North ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Curacao – Vacation Packages

Curacao, the largest of five islands that make up the Netherlands Antilles, which include Bonaire, Saba, Saint Maarten and St. Eustatius, is a dry and hilly island completely surrounded with rich coral reefs – many within a stone’s throw of shore. Its coastline sparkles with beautiful sand beaches, secluded lagoons and snorkeling coves.

Willemstad, its capital, is delightfully Dutch, with open-air markets, narrow streets and rows of shops offering imports from all over the world. It is best known for its colorful Dutch-colonial architecture. According to legend, the first governor of Curacao suffered from migraine ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Dominican Republic – Vacation Packages

The Dominican Republic shares the Caribbean’s second largest island, Hispaniola (between Cuba and Puerto Rico), with Haiti. Located on the eastern half of the island, the Dominican Republic, with an area of 19,376 square miles, is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south. Its central portion is sculpted by four great mountain ranges with peaks over 10,000 ft. Its coastline varies from rocky cliffs to sandy beaches. Reefs and ancient wrecks surround much of the shoreline.

Santo Domingo, on the south Caribbean coast and eastern bank ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Eleuthera, Bahamas – Vacation Packages

Miles of glistening pink and white sand beaches, serene colonial villages and rolling acres of pineapple plantations make Eleuthera Island an island of the most casual sophistication. The cool laziness of Eleutheran life and dusty-yet-drenched colors of the island give it the feel of a giant illusion. Much of the island’s architecture and way of life were influenced by Loyalist settlers in the late 1700s. With its two companions, Harbour Island and the community of Spanish Wells, Eleuthera Island has long been a favored destination among smart travelers seeking a bit of quiet charm.

Fishing ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Freeport, Bahamas – Vacation Packages

Freeport, BahamasThe Bahamas, some 700 islands and 2,000 islets, lie scattered like a broken string of pearls across the northern Caribbean and offer literally thousands of opportunities for adventure. Go deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking or just kick back and relax in the sun.

Freeport, on Grand Bahama Island, is the second-largest city in the islands. With a steadily growing population, now more than 50,000, Freeport, which adjoins the Lucaya Beach area, is a more modern city than Nassau. Grand Bahama, through the efforts of dedicated individuals and institutions ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Grand Cayman, Caribbean – Vacation Packages

Grand Cayman, CaribbeanDubbed “The Islands that Time Forgot” by the Saturday Evening Post in the early 1950s, the Caymans today have become one of the world’s top dive-travel destinations. Some 480 miles, and an hour’s flying time, south of Miami, this Caribbean trio entertains more than 200,000 visitors each year. Physically beautiful, each island is blessed with an extraordinary fringing reef, superb marine life and sparkling, palm-lined beaches.

Underwater Cayman is a submerged mountain range complete with cliffs, drop-offs, gullies, caverns, sink holes and forests of coral. The islands are the visible above-the-sea ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Georgetown, Bahamas – Vacation Packages

The Bahamas, some 700 islands and 2,000 islets, lie scattered like a broken string of pearls across the northern Caribbean and offer literally thousands of opportunities for adventure. Go deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking or just kick back and relax in the sun. Whether it’s gazing at a sunset across the ocean or sitting in the white sand and looking at the waves, the Bahamas are sure to seduce you into her laid-back, worries free spell.

Georgetown, often referred to as the Southern hub of the Bahamas, offers, along with ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Grenada – Vacation Packages

Nestled in the eastern Caribbean, Grenada – the largest of a three-island nation that also includes Carriacou and Petit Martinique – is the most southerly of the Windward Islands and is the gateway to the Grenadines. Renowned for its deep, sheltered harbors, the island has long been a favorite stopover for yachts and cruise ships. St. George’s, the capital city, boasts a superb harbor, shaped like a horseshoe, that was formed partially out of the crater of an extinct volcano.

The island’s perimeter is blessed with 80 miles of white sand beaches. Its coastline ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Guadaloupe – Vacation Packages

Touted by Jacques Cousteau as “one of the world’s 10 best diving spots,” Guadeloupe combines the cultural and cosmopolitan charm of a European vacation with fabulous diving on reefs untouched by all but a minimal group of discriminating dive-travelers. Named for Our Lady of Guadeloupe by Christopher Columbus in 1493, this charming French island is blessed with miles of beautiful white-sand beaches and spectacular sub-sea attractions. The Afro-French style is warm and welcoming and the offshore islands are excellent for exploration and relaxation. This rum-producing country will also provide you ample opportunities ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Jamaica – Vacation Packages

Jamaica’s first tourists arrived in the late 1800’s by banana boat, the result of a brainstorm by New England sea captain Lorenzo Down Baker, who fell in love with this mountainous island of delights. By the turn of the century banana exports had grown and Jamaica had become one of the trendiest vacation spots in the world. Today most tourists arrive by jet and cruise ship. In all, 1.3 million tourists arrive each year to experience Jamaica’s watersports, mountain vistas, night life and duty-free shopping. Jamaica’s proximity to the United States, its ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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La Romana, Dominican Republic – Vacation Packages

The Dominican Republic shares the Caribbean’s second largest island, Hispaniola (between Cuba and Puerto Rico), with Haiti. Located on the eastern half of the island, the Dominican Republic, with an area of 19,376 square miles, is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south. Its central portion is sculpted by four great mountain ranges with peaks over 10,000 ft. Its coastline varies from rocky cliffs to sandy beaches. Reefs and ancient wrecks surround much of the shoreline.

La Romana thrived as a sugar port years ago, until the ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Martinique – Vacation Packages

Martinique has traditionally been called “the Paris of the Antilles” and “a little piece of France in the Caribbean.” Evidence of this truth is everywhere and, although there are other French Caribbean islands, Martinique radiates more of the culture and charm of cosmopolitan Paris. Restaurants serve haute cuisine, stores display haute couture and people speak haute Français. However, in true West Indies fashion, you’re just as likely to be served spicy Créole at a beach-side café by an islander wearing madras and speaking thickly-accented patois.

Escape civilization and hike past historical plantations, fantasizing about the ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Montego Bay, Jamaica – Vacation Packages

Nothing is a problem on this island paradise where reggae, romance and the Caribbean sun come together. Jamaica’s proximity to the United States, its laid back nature, claims to Bob Marley and PLENTY of resorts make it a top tourist destination. At 4,411 square miles, it is the third largest island in the Caribbean after Cuba and Puerto Rico. Geographically, it is a cornucopia of scenic wonders. Miles of soft sand beaches and lush greenery line the coasts, and high mountains loom inland. Overall, the terrain is very mountainous, with half of ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Nassau, Bahamas – Vacation Packages

Nassau, BahamasThe Bahamas, some 700 islands and 2,000 islets, lie scattered like a broken string of pearls across the northern Caribbean and offer literally thousands of opportunities for adventure. One of the most popular, and easiest to reach, island destinations near the United States but there’s enough sand and sun to go around. Water sports include snorkeling, parasailing, windsufing, water skiiing and of course, scuba diving.

Nassau, located on the island of New Providence, boasts a population of more than 175,000 people. In times gone by, Nassau was an international playground ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Negril, Jamaica – Vacation Packages

Negril, JamaicaNothing is a problem on this island paradise where reggae, romance and the Caribbean sun come together. Jamaica’s proximity to the United States, its laid back nature, claims to Negril and PLENTY of resorts make it a top tourist destination. At 4,411 square miles, it is the third largest island in the Caribbean after Cuba and Puerto Rico. Geographically, it is a cornucopia of scenic wonders. Miles of soft sand beaches and lush greenery line the coasts, and high mountains loom inland. Overall, the terrain is very mountainous, with half of ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Ocho Rios, Jamaica – Vacation Packages

Nothing is a problem on this island paradise where reggae, romance and the Caribbean sun come together. Jamaica’s proximity to the United States, its laid back nature, claims to Negril and PLENTY of resorts make it a top tourist destination. At 4,411 square miles, it is the third largest island in the Caribbean after Cuba and Puerto Rico. Geographically, it is a cornucopia of scenic wonders. Miles of soft sand beaches and lush greenery line the coasts, and high mountains loom inland. Overall, the terrain is very mountainous, with half of the land ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic – Vacation Packages

The Dominican Republic shares the Caribbean’s second largest island, Hispaniola (between Cuba and Puerto Rico), with Haiti. Located on the eastern half of the island, the Dominican Republic, with an area of 19,376 square miles, is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south. Its central portion is sculpted by four great mountain ranges with peaks over 10,000 ft. Its coastline varies from rocky cliffs to sandy beaches. Reefs and ancient wrecks surround much of the shore.

On the north coast, the main tourist area stretches from ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Puerto Rico – Vacation Packages

Translated into English, Puerto Rico means “Rich Port,” but more than that, it is an island rich with something for everyone. An autonomous part of the United States, Puerto Rico is two separate worlds colliding. Both a mixture of old world Spanish and, for the last hundred years, new world American, Puerto Rico is perhaps unique blend of how two separate societies can blend and become one. It’s one of the most densely packed islands in the world and an easy island getaway for Caribbean seekers.

Start with a stroll through Old San Juan, ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – Vacation Packages

The Dominican Republic shares the Caribbean’s second largest island, Hispaniola (between Cuba and Puerto Rico), with Haiti. Located on the eastern half of the island, the Dominican Republic, with an area of 19,376 square miles, is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south. Its central portion is sculpted by four great mountain ranges with peaks over 10,000 ft. Its coastline varies from rocky cliffs to sandy beaches. Reefs and ancient wrecks surround much of the shoreline.

Punta Cana started as the dream and personal challenge of Frank Rainieri, developer and hotel owner recently ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 24th, 2006

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St. Barts, Saint Barthelemy – Vacation Packages

From its postcard harbor to its twenty spectacular beaches, many travelers consider this beautiful little island to be the closest thing to heaven on earth. Formerly called Saint Barthelemy, rolling hills, picturesque villages and broad valleys are surrounded by coral reefs, gin-clear waters and blue-green lagoons make St. Barts a favorite retreat for the rich and famous. It is renowned for its natural beauty, delicious cuisine, chic boutiques and relaxed ambiance.

St. Barts may be small, but its chic French atmosphere makes larger islands pale in comparison. Sail a catamaran to Rockefeller Beach for ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 22nd, 2006

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St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) – Vacation Packages

The largest of the USVI, St. Croix plays host to over 50,000 visiting snorkelers and divers per year, the main attraction being Buck Island National Park – the most famous snorkeling spot in the world. Scuba divers will find their share of reefs, walls and wrecks to dive. Yacht goers will find haven here, thanks to its proximity to the United States and sparkling sandy beaches.

Picturesque St. Croix, once a Danish territory, is known for its easy lifestyle and warm hospitality. The streets of Christiansted, its tiny capital, are lined with 18th century buildings ... [read more]


 
St. Kitts & Nevis – Vacation Packages

Cradled between St. Maarten and Antigua in the Eastern Caribbean, the sister islands of St. Kitts and Nevis call themselves “The Secret Caribbean,” but the way tourist accommodations have expanded in the last 10 years, the islands won’t be “secrets” too much longer. New tourist interest, sparked by Princess Di’s visit in 1993, has brought world-wide attention to the area’s unique natural beauty and subsea wonders. And a change in government planning has set the islands’ sights on increased tourism. These two islands make up the smallest country in the west and have ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 22nd, 2006

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St. Lucia – Vacation Packages

From the twin, sugar-loaf peaks of the pitons to picturesque fishing villages; from the sulfur springs to waterfalls and rain forests; St. Lucia will never fail to amaze you. Sightseeing highlights include Castries, the capital with its bustling market; Marigot Bay, locale for the enchanting “Dr. Doolittle,” the village of Gros Islet with its Friday night street party; Sulphur springs and the dramatic waterfall near Soufriere; and historic Pigeon Island.

St. Lucia has a lot of offer between its beautiful sandy beaches and volcanic interior. Relax along the ocean and listen to the ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 22nd, 2006

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St. Martin & St. Maarten – Vacation Packages

St. Maarten/St. Martin is a good spot for divers, snorkelers or non-divers to share a vacation. The island is surrounded by extremely shallow reefs, perfect for snorkeling or learning to dive. There are some areas suitable for children. For the more experienced diver, there are advanced reef, cave and wreck sites off the south coast. The island also serves as a jump-off point to three neighboring “best dive” islands – Saba, St. Eustatia, and Anguilla.

It is the largest of the Dutch Windward Islands, though still compact enough for you to stay on one end ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 22nd, 2006

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St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) – Vacation Packages

St. Thomas is the second largest of the USVI and site of the capital, Charlotte Amalie. Provincial yet cosmopolitan, modern yet rich in history, it can be seen in a day. Divers should save an afternoon for shopping. Duty-free prices and keen competition make it a bargain-hunter’s dream. In the narrow cobblestone streets and arcades of Charlotte Amalie you’ll find designer shops housed in 200-year-old restored warehouses that were once full of molasses and rum. For those content to idle away some topside time, St. Thomas boasts sugar-white beaches. It is in these calm sands ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 22nd, 2006

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Turks and Caicos – Vacation Packages

Despite a rapid and huge growth in dive tourism during the past 10 years, the Turks & Caicos remain one of the last great diving frontiers, with miles of vast reefs and wrecks yet to be explored. The beaches are beautiful, but the diving is some of the best in the world. In fact, some of the finest and oldest coral communities in the Western Hemisphere fringe the shores. Located well off the beaten path, at the southeastern tip of the Great Bahama Bank, most of these islands are sparsely populated. Topside, the ... [read more]

Author: Miss Julie

Date:December 22nd, 2006

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