Archive for March, 2008
Save the Turks & Caicos Rock Iguanas
Turks & Caicos is one of those Caribbean destinations that has sold its soul for the tourist dollars. Development has run rampant in recent years, with resorts springing up on more and more of the nations many islands. That is, of course, disastrous to the indigenous wildlife of the area.
Sporting Club at Ambergris Cay has with Dr. Glenn Gerber of the San Diego Zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research for Endangered Species (CRES) to address this very issue. Dr. Gerber is working hard to preserve native Turks & Caicos …
Date: March 31st, 2008 |
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Random Caribbean Photo of The Moment
Here’s a random photo from the Puerto Rico photos section on our Caribbean photo site.
Date: March 25th, 2008 |
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Shirley Heights in Antigua
Shirley Heights is a former military fort found on the stunning island of Antigua. At the top, you’ll find former military buildings, big holes where guns used to sit, and all of the other antiquities you expect from a past military encampment. Even if you could care less about the fort or its history, the real reason to visit Shirley Heights is to enjoy the spectacular views of the area, with vistas stretching across English Harbor and Nelson’s Dockyard. The sunsets aren’t to shabby, either.
History: For those of …
Date: March 22nd, 2008 |
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Holland America 7 Day Cruises
Holland America, the mega-cruise line, has doubled the number of departues of its popular seven day “deep Southern Caribbean” itinerary. The cruise line has developed this particular trip for “those seeking a week-long cruise to lesser visited Caribbean ports.” So if you’ve see all of the “Saints” and you still want to cruise the Caribbean, this may be a cruise for you.
“We are the only major cruise line to offer a seven-day itinerary that sails so far south from Florida,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, …
Date: March 18th, 2008 |
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St. James’s Club Mamora Bay Divers PADI Scuba Center
St. James’s Club & Villas has opened a new on-site PADI scuba center in Antigua. According to the press release, the scuba center provides everything from introductory “Discover Scuba” courses to open water PADI dive certification and night dives. The dive masters will take you to sites like Sunken Rock, an underwater pillar that goes from depths of about 30 meters to about two meters; Sam’s Hangover, which sounds like what happens after a frat party, but really is a relaxing drift dive; and the dramatic Pillars of Hercules.
To …
Date: March 17th, 2008 |
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Free Fridays at the Sheraton Grand Bahama Island
The Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort’s in the Bahamas is offering “Free Fridays” for guests, which is one heck of a deal. This program allows you to book any four day, three night stay and pay for just two nights. The rates aren’t super cheap at $89 per person, per night, but that’s just what you get in the Caribbean.
For those of you with children, kids under the age of 11 can stay too for just $5 more per night.
The Thank Lucaya It’s Friday “TLIF” program also …
Date: March 31st, 2008 |
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Caribbean Weddings - Passport to the Caribbean
Passport to the Caribbean is a new collaboration between Condé Nast’s Brides, Modern Bride, Brides.com and the Caribbean Tourism Development Company, designed to educate engaged and newlywed couples on the changing bridal market and new travel restrictions to the Caribbean (like the whole passport deal). If you’re planning a Caribbean wedding, this may offer you some useful information.
This program offers a “micro site” at Brides.com/passport, with information on Caribbean destination weddings, passport and marriage requirements and even contests. Visit quickly, the site will only be live until June 15th of this …
Date: March 24th, 2008 |
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Caribbean Real Estate Listings
If you’re anything like me, when you take a vacation in a beautiful tropical destination like, well just about any place in the Caribbean, you might start dreaming about buying property so you can escape the reality that is life and live on the beach in the sun. Even just dreaming about it helps to offer some escape to me.
Now for the other half of the equation, there are people who are actually (gasp) selling their properties located in paradise. No way can any of them be leaving, so they must be …
Date: March 18th, 2008 |
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Random Caribbean Photo of The Moment
Here’s a random photo from the Jamaica photos section on our new Caribbean photo site.
Date: March 18th, 2008 |
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Martinique Rum Distilleries
Some of the best rums in the world are created on the tiny island of Martinique, giving visitors yet another great reason to visit this French territory in the Caribbean. The runs from the island have been bestowed with the appellation d’origine contrôlée award, which certainly sounds very prestigious. Rum distilleries throughout the island welcome visitors to tour the facilities and sample the product. Yummmm!
St. James Distillery: The St. James Distillery is found at Sainte-Marie in the north. St. James operates the Musée du Rhum (Rum Museum). …
Date: March 12th, 2008 |
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