May02
Published by vanhal in Fishing, Relaxing, Romantic, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Swimming
Unassuming elegance. A concept created for those visitors seeking a true Caribbean getaway. One that offers a pristine beach front location, first class accommodations, exquisite dining, water sports, tennis, and an atmosphere all its own.
Idyllic seclusion surrounds the elite few who have the pleasure of discovering Galley Bay, an all-inclusive luxury hotel found on the champagne-colored shores of Antigua. Infused with an eclectic mix of old West Indian charm and modern exclusivity, this irresistible Caribbean retreat is a longtime favorite of corporate high rollers and the globe’s discerning jet set who know the difference between frantic tourism and refined travel.
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Mar26
Published by vanhal in Cruise, Europe, Events, Racing, Sailing, Ships
This is one of the most popular events on the British Virgin Islands’ social calendar, and is a chance for the whole community to come together in a week of races and entertainment. The event usually kicks off on the Monday evening with a welcome party at Nanny Cay Marina where registration for the Sailing Festival takes place. Three days of destination cruising and racing follows before the main three-day regatta properly gets underway on the Friday. The first BVI Spring Regatta took place in 1972 and remains an integral part of island life.
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Mar22
Published by Asya in Costa Rica, Kayaking, Rafting, Resorts, Romantic, South America, Swimming
This Central American country lies between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. Costa Rica is an exotic vacation destination that has secluded white sand beaches. On the tour, you get to visit the lush rain forests and pristine beaches. While on a trip to Costa Rica, you can either go in for a rain forest canopy tour, whitewater rafting or can just relax at the beach. The Tortuguero National Park is 51,870 acres and one of the last large areas of tropical rain forest in Central America. Monkeys, storks, and river otters can often be seen along the water in addition to more than 300 species of birds.
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Feb18
Published by Asya in Barbados, Cruise, North America, Romantic, Sailing, Surfing
Barbados is the most eastern island in the
Caribbean, and is a tiny dot on most world maps with an area of 483 km.
Barbados has a population of about 260,000 – which is quite high considering its size. More than 70 % of the island’s 260 000 people are direct descendants from the forced mass Africa migration of the late 1600s and 1700s-the slave trade. It is circled by fine beaches and narrow coastal plains. Barbados has much to offer its visitors in terms of
water sports and
beach activities. The
windsurfing world championships have been held here several times. Barbados is also a
surfing mecca for the Caribbean.
Continue reading It’s now time for you to discover why Barbados is the most enchanting of all Caribbean islands
Dec18
Published by eli in ACTIVITIES, CONTINENTS, Chillin, Cruise, Eating, North America, Oceania, Relaxing, Sailing, South America, Swimming, TOPICS, Travel Tips, Urban Tourism, Walking
Begin your life together in paradise
The British Virgin Islands is a British overseas territory, located in the
Caribbean to the east of
Puerto Rico. The islands make up part of the Virgin Islands archipelago.
The British Virgin Islands consist of the main islands of
Tortola,
Virgin Gorda,
Anegada and
Jost Van Dyke, along with over 50 other smaller islands and cays. Around 15 of the islands are inhabited. The largest island, Tortola, is approximately 19 km long and 5 km wide. The islands have a total population of about 22,000. Road Town, the capital, is situated on Tortola.The National motto is “Vigilate” which means “Be Watchful”.
Continue reading Love is in the air
Dec18
Published by eli in Eating, Fishing, Relaxing, Restaurants, Travel gear, Urban Tourism
St. Martin is a tropical island in the northeast
Caribbean, approximately 240 km east of
Puerto Rico. The 98 km² island is divided roughly in half between
France and the
Netherlands. It is one of the smallest inhabited landmasses in the world that is divided between two nations. The southern
Dutch half is called
Sint Maarten and is part of the
Netherlands Antilles. The northern
French half is called
Saint-Martin and is part of the
French overseas region and department of
Guadeloupe. The main towns are
Marigot (French side) and
Philipsburg (Dutch side). The French part of the island has a land area of 53.20 km². Sint Maarten, the Dutch part of the island, has a land area of 34 km².
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Dec18
Published by eli in Adventure, Cultural, Eating, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Relaxing, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Travel gear
The United States Virgin Islands are a group of islands in the
Caribbean that are an insular area of the
United States. The islands are geographically part of the Virgin Islands and are located in the
Leeward Islands of the
Lesser Antilles. The U.S. Virgin Islands consist of the four main islands of
St. Thomas,
St. John,
St. Croix, and
Water Island, and many smaller islands. It is the only part of the United States where traffic drives on the left. The total land area of the territory is 346.36 square km.
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