Archive for the ‘The Caribbean’

  • Stay at the Sandals Royal Plantation during Your Visit to Jamaica Stay at the Sandals Royal Plantation during Your Visit to Jamaica
    If you are in Jamaica and want to experience the ultimate pampering, book a suite at the Sandals Royal Plantation. This boutique resort is located in the lush north eastern territories of Jamaica, in a fascinating coral bluff. The resort is extremely cozy and houses only 74 suites, each of which offers an exotic ocean-view. Sandals Royal Plantation is famous for offering flawless service to each of its guests. All through the day the staffs of this resort will be ready to attend; call them during the middle of the night, and you will find them knocking your door. The interiors of this resort also deserve a mention; as the name suggests, the Sandals Royal Plantation boasts a chic interior adorned with sophisticated décor. The high quality amenities  [...]
    November 16th, 2011
  • Get charmed by the historical modernism of Antigua Get charmed by the historical modernism of Antigua
    The tourists that come here to Guatemala come here to visit the ancient Mayan ruins. Also the Indian markets here have a large and lush countryside. This place has lakes and volcanoes that remind you of the many decades of civil war. The last few years though have resulted in the government becoming more stable politically and economically. . The country is known for its cosmopolitan attractions as well. The tourism industry in Guatemala is on the rise. The locals here have paid special attention to making this place grow into a major tourism hub.  The city has a population of about thirty thousand people. There is also a special tourism police force that is in play here that come fully equipped and trained in English. These tourism police  [...]
    September 6th, 2010
  • SALSA YOUR WAY TO CUBA… SALSA YOUR WAY TO CUBA…
    Think Cuba and the first thing that has to hit your mind is ‘dance and music’. Cuban lands have epitomized for long the ‘moves and grooves’ of the world. The salsa capital of the world (not the spicy sauce, but the spiced-up dance form), this island has a lot to offer for the musical souls that land on its shores. The Dirty Dancer’s Haven: Remember the 2004 movie – Dirty Dancing : Havana Nights? This movie was set in the streets of Havana, Cuba; at the cusp of what was the Cuban Revolution (remember Che Guevara?). Coming back to the plot of the movie – it was based on a young American girl (Katey); with parents who used to be professional dancers; who as a family shift to Havana, Cuba. Here she comes in contact with the Cuban  [...]
    July 14th, 2010
  • Havana, Cuba Havana, Cuba
    Havana as a city is pretty much divided into three parts- old Havana, Vedado and new suburban districts. Old Havana has beautiful looking streets though narrow and traditional. You will be able to see classic vintage cars here. The city here is slow and laid back. Brewing in its flavor of cigars, rum and good food. The city looks beautiful with its redeveloped buildings and bold colors. The city is also the heart of Havanas culture, commerce and entertainment. Havana looks beautiful with its magnificent arcades which had been built by the Spaniards. As the colonists used to bring a lot of wealth into Havana due to its geographically advantageous position, it turned out to be the most wealthy city in all the Americas. The architecture here in  [...]
    June 28th, 2010
  • Bermuda vacations: Simply Walk By The Seaside Bermuda vacations: Simply Walk By The Seaside
    Theoretically, the island of Bermuda is actually not an element of the Caribbean Islands. As an alternative, it is located many miles away in the northern region of the Bahamas across the Atlantic Ocean. At a distance of 650 miles away in the eastern region of North Carolina, you can arrive at Bermuda in below 2 hours by traveling through a plane from New York or else from various other East Coast cities. Even though on one occasion you turn up as well as unload on this exceptional tropical island for Bermuda vacations, you might sense as if you are actually a million miles far away! As a territory of United Kingdom, Bermuda has a particularly British sense that intermingles well with the culture of the island; remember this in your mind when  [...]
    March 11th, 2010
  • Take a look at the few interesting facts about Barbados Take a look at the few interesting facts about Barbados
    The next are few interesting facts about Barbados Barbados beyond doubt portray the old-fashioned yet attractive character of the island. I expect that you will surely enjoy reading them, as well as that they assist you to know a handful of the things of this wonderful island. The various interesting facts about Barbados include: Flying Fish and Cou-Cou is known to be the national dish of Barbados. Cou-cou is a cuisine made with okras and cornmeal, in much the similar way, which it has been for all times made in Africa. It is escorted by flying fish that have been made in a scented pulp of tomato, chives, onion, thyme, garlic, fresh pepper, as well as various other herbs. Together they craft a wholesome and delicious combination. Chattel houses  [...]
    March 9th, 2010