A Trip to the Bahamas could land you a Meatball & Chocolate
Pretty Ugly People in the Bahamas may see The End of Poverty
The Road crosses One Bridge to the NextNosebleed where you will witness Darfur - War for Water
I Am Not a Dummy so Hush Your Mouth to the wayward Hot Dog
A Deal is a Deal to a Donkey in Lahore even if it means a Cold Lunch
In the Dark, Janey Mary is Losing Her Hair to a Rabbit Without Ears
The End of Poverty results in The Dharma Brothers and The Flyboys witnessing the Flashbacks of a Fool
A Monkey Puzzle may lead you into the Lion’s Den on May 3rd or Fling your Personality into The Last Lullaby where The Wind and The Water will leave you thinking - We Are All Rwandans.
These are some of the movies screening in Nassau at the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) - December 4 - 11. Sean Connery will be presenting Laurence Fishburne with the Career Achievement Award.
Jet Blue Airways is a hospitality sponsor and Versace is a festival patron.
Riviera Maya, also known as the Mayan Riviera, is a tourism district following the coastal Highway 400 which parallels the Caribbean coastline of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
The Riviera Maya is famous for large scale all-inclusive resorts and smaller boutique hotels on or near the beaches. A major attraction throughout the Riviera Maya are coastal and reef aquatic activities dependent on the coastal water and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
Butts, Bossoms & Beers or Rest, Relax & Rejuvinate
If you’re looking for the “spring break” crowd, you can find them year round in Cancun. Riviera Maya is for the quieter crowd looking to relax with more serentity resulting from gentle waves, warm sun and languid breezes than drunken stupors and hangovers.
Ecology is a major concern among the people who live here. Riviera May is a regiion for those who love nature and exploring.
The beautiful beaches and fantastic weather are two of reasons that Riviera Maya coastline is a big destination for tourists and vacationers. Riviera Maya boasts the ultimate beach weather. The beaches of Cancun and Playa del Carmen are simply stunning and the crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming, snorkeling or diving.
The financial crisis arund the world is affecting tourism. BUT - this works in favor of those looking for vacation deals in the Caribbean. There are lots of great deals to be had throughout the Riviera Maya, as resorts vie for your attention to fill their rooms. You can expect airfares to be lower this year, too.
All-in-all a vacation on the Riviera Maya may be just the ticket for you this winter!
When It Comes to Island Beauties, Do You Like Them Big or Small?
Granada is both - a small country, but the largest of the 3 islands making up this Caribbean Island nation.
Grenada is the second smallest country in the Caribbean, right after St. Kitts & Nevis (104 square miles). Grenada has a population of 90,000 living on a Caribbean Island of a 133 square miles.
Grenada is called The Spice Isle. Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mace, allspice, orange/citrus peels, wild coffee and nutmeg are all important exports. The nutmeg on the nation’s flag represents the economic crop of Grenada - 20% of the world supply of nutmeg comes from Grenada.
Grenada Island has a rain forested interior. Wonderful Caribbean beaches line the coast and outstanding scuba diving surrounds the island. St George’s is the largest town and has one of the most picturesque waterfronts in all of the Caribbean.
Step back in time to Carriacou, an island truly on island time. This petite isle has a relaxed air where endearing locals and an eclectic village life add to the sublime atmosphere. Over on Petit Martinique even less happens – and the locals like it that way - ya mon!
Grenada has a rich history and a vibrant cultural heritage. Local festivals, fairs, and markets remain an integral part of life on this small Caribbean Island nation. Grenada’s centuries-old spice plantations and rum distilleries emphasize quality rather than quantity.
Granada’s easy rhythms and the friendly openness of its residents evoke an atmosphere that has long since vanished elsewhere.
Guana Island, British Virgin Islands Arouses Virgin Pleasure Response
“The virgin island that is.” Guana Island in the BVI is one of the few remaining virgins in the Caribbean. For those who love beauty, serenity, privacy, nature, and the simpler side of life, this virgin hits the G-spot for pleasure seeking tourists.
Guana Island off the coast of Tortola is one of the last remaining privately-owned islands left in the Caribbean. You can rent the whole island for about $136, 500 (US) per week. This former 18th century sugarcane plantation is virtually untouched, aside from a series of beautiful small villas located atop a central ridge.
If you don’t want to rent the whole island, no worries, there are no more than 32 guests on the island at any give time, giving each guest more than enough space to stretch out in this 850-acre island.
Some of Guana’s seven white-sand beaches are only accessible by boat. And with 3 surrounding reefs, fabulous Caribbean snorkeling is available.
Guana Island is a great place for 3 different groups:
Family vacations - they have special children’s weeks in the summer
Romantic honeymooners
Nature Lovers
Considered by scientists to have one of the strongest concentrations of flora and fauna in the world, Guana is a designated wildlife sanctuary with mountain trails and a range of endangered species. High elevations offer incredible views Guana’s biodiversity.
Guana Island landmarks Include:
Muskmelon Bay
White Bay
Monkey’s Point
Guana is a place where you can wake up with the birds and fall asleep to a frog serenade.
The beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands cover 193 square miles of the Atlantic ocean. One of the most valuable possessions of the islands are the blinding bright white sandy beaches, which in total cover 230 miles and are complimented with crystal clear waters. The Turks and Caicos Islands have one of the longest coral reefs in the world, making it a premier diving destination.
The islands are relatively flat but depending on the island, the terrain can vary from sand dunes to lush green vegetation. There are eight major islands: Salt Cay, Grand Turk, South Caicos, East Caicos, Middle Caicos, North Caicos, Providenciales and West Caicos. At first glance these oddly named and misshapen islands may not be the prettiest in the Caribbean, covered as they are with cactus and thorny acacia trees. They are, however, fringed with exquisite beaches and several hundred miles of coral reef that keeps the Turks & Caicos on the world’s top 10 dive list.
Turks & Caicos are known for the worlds most beautiful naked beaches, pristine coral reefs, diving, fishing, offshore investments, luxury condominiums and villa vacation rentals. The Islands are protected by a government dedicated to preserving the islands natural beauty….. come see why they are ‘beautiful by nature’
These islands are among the most beautiful destinations in the world. No wonder the Turks & Caicos attract so many beautiful people looking to bare their soul to the Caribbean elements. Relaxing is not only easy, it’s inevitable.
Island sex is one of the major atractions in the Caribbean. I’m not talking about hooking up with a local wonder, though that, too, is possible. I’m talking about you and your significant other finding a secluded romantic Caribbean Island where you can do your thing, the way you want, all day/night long.
Here are 7 Sexy Islands for Lovers
Petit St.Vincent (better known locally as PSV) lies 40 miles south of St.Vincent in the Grenadines; a group of islands sprinkled across what may be the most beautiful stretch of water in the Caribbean. Part of the Windward Island chain, the Grenadines drift southwesterly from St. Vincent, the largest of more than 30 islands that make up the nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Pine Cay, a privately owned 800 acre jewel in the Turks and Caicos Islands (just south of the Bahamas), is home to the Meridian Club, a unique and exclusive resort. Relax in one of our twelve spacious beachfront suites, the romantic Sand Dollar Cottage, or one of the privately owned rental homes scattered unobtrusively about the island. Enjoy fine cuisine, always including fresh seafood, at our restaurant.
Peter Island - On the largest (1,300 acres) privately owned isle in the British Virgin Islands in the northern Caribbean, romantic Peter Island Resort is owned by an American family. The resort is very private and can only accommodate about 150 people, but guests can socialize in its bars, restaurants, and main Deadman’s Bay beach. Overall, couples will feel secluded but not stranded on this private Caribbean island.
Lighthouse Reef- Located 50 miles southeast of Belize City, Lighthouse Reef is a panorama of swaying palms, powdery white beaches, striking coral formations and turquoise waters. It is the only atoll with a private airstrip and the nearest atoll to the Blue Hole. Looking from the air like a dark blue cavity in a field of turquoise, this almost perfectly circular underwater cave is Lighthouse Reef’s most spectacular natural wonder. The cave measures 1,000 feet in diameter and 480 feet deep, and was made famous by Jacques Cousteau, who explored the fascinating site in 1972.
Sapphire Beach Condominium Resort is one of St. Thomas’s premier resorts with complete amenities. The resort’s beautiful beach is over a half mile long, with plenty of sun, shade and sand. Sapphire Beach Condominium Resort suites and villas are luxurious and spacious with spectacular views of several Caribbean islands.
Guana Island - This 850-acre island in the British Virgin Islands is one of the most private hideaways in the Caribbean. It’s only occupant is the 30-guest resort whose whitewashed stone cottages nestle along a scenic ridge offering magnificent views of both the Atlantic and Caribbean. Guana doesn’t have glitz of any kind. It does have excellent accommodations, fine service and acres of privacy per guest.
Bequia fulfills many dreams of the perfect small Caribbean island: beautiful sandy beaches where more than ten people may constitute a crowd, lush green hillsides, attractive little villages, intimate, well run hotels and guest houses, hardly any traffic, places to get together and places in which to find that perfect solitude. Variety and choice on so small an island may come as a surprise - but there are both wherever you look.
Dominica, the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, should not be confused with the Dominican Republic. Dominica is located between French-controlled Martinique and Guadeloupe in the eastern Caribbean. Dominica’s land mass is 288 square miles with a population of 71,242. The beautiful landscape and the temperate climate are two of the things that make Dominica real estate so attractive to investors.
The official name of the island is ‘Commonwealth of Dominica’ Dominica’s pre-Columbian name was Wai’tu kubuli, which means ‘tall is her body’…
The world’s second-biggest boiling lake can be found here in Dominica as proof of the island’s still-evolving status. Truly, this is just one of the many things that make the moniker stick. Dominica’s unblemished natural resources like rainforests (filled with plants and animals thought to be extinct on the neighboring islands in the Caribbean), waterfalls, springs and rivers make it a nature lover’s paradise.
The Boiling Lake is situated in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Dominica. It’s the country’s World Heritage site. It is a flooded fumarole, or hole in the earth’s surface, 10.5 km east of Roseau, Dominica. It is filled with bubbling grayish-blue water that is usually enveloped in a cloud of vapor. The lake is approximately 60 m or 200 ft across.
Although the deficiency of sandy beaches and the island’s still volcanic nature makes it a lesser beach haven when compared to the other Caribbean territories, it is still a prime scuba diving destination with many world-class dive sites littered all around the nation.
Carnival, or ‘The Real Mas’, is a pre-Lenten festival, and usually falls in February or March each year. It is unquestionably the most festive season in Dominica. It is hard to miss the fervour of the people’s loyalty to their favourite calypsonian or pageant during the preceding months of the Calypso Final and the National Queen Show.
The indigenous people of the island, the Caribs, have a territory similar to the Indian reserves of North America. Today, the Carib Reserve in Dominica is the only one of its kind in the Caribbean and has a population of around 2,700 people. Although it has helped the Carib community to maintain its own identity, the loss of language, cultural traditions, and lifeways as a result of European domination has severely impacted the Carib peoples.
Saint Kitts and Nevis were amongst the first islands in the Caribbean to be settled by Europeans. Saint Kitts was home to the first British and French colonies in the Caribbean.
These islands are esteemed for long stretches of fabulous sand. Basseterre and Charlestown, the islands’ capitals, are among the most captivating and picturesque of the Caribbean’s colonial harbour towns. On both St. Kitts and Nevis natural preservation is a major value. In fact, you can’t build higher than the surrounding palm trees.
Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis
Nevis is a quaint little island that lives next door to its big sister, St. Kitts. Nevis is only eight miles long by six miles wide and has its very own 3,000-foot dormant volcano right in the center. Nevis and St. Kitts are separated by a two-mile channel.
No Frolicking on St. Kitts & Nevis
The exciting nightlife, casinos, trendy boutiques and condos common on other Caribbean Islands are missing in Nevis and St. Kitts. The island boasts a mere 11,000 residents. These Caribbean Islands are perfect for those who want the experience and the beauty without the frenetic tourist traffic.
As we projected, the hurricanes and recent economic events are leading to great vacation deals for this season in the Caribbean Islands
The St. Kitts Marriott Resort, St. Kitts - Three free room nights with the Super Sand Dollar Package, based on availability. Based on a seven-night stay and includes daily breakfast. Guests pay for just four nights and get the remaining three nights free, with rates starting at $147 per night. Enter the three letter promotional code ZJL.
British Airways has confirmed that it will start flying to the two-island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis early next year. The carrier is to begin operating a weekly service from London Gatwick Airport.
Win a trip to St. Kitts compliments of Brinley’s. Brinley Gold Rum Sweepstakes is offering a free vacation for two - just mix up the winning rum concoction.
Park that Yacht at the Bitter End on Virgin Gorda, BVI
Bitter End Yacht Club is uniquely situated along a mile of lush gardens and beaches fronting the protected waters of the North Sound. The barefoot elegance that characterizes this island outpost is why Bitter End is regularly hailed as one of the top full service resorts in the world.
Bitter End is a legendary Caribbean sailing stop, and yachties don’t wear high heels. Maybe flip-flops or deck shoes, when they aren’t barefooted. You must arrive by boat at Bitter End; with no roads, the only traffic is the dinghies ferrying vacationers back and forth. But it would be possible to enjoy your stay after that as a landlubber. You could get a seaside massage, hang around the pool taking yoga lessons or lounge on the beach doing nothing at all.
Christopher Columbus at the Bitter End
Among the first sailors to visit the protected harbor was Christopher Columbus, who noted the elongated island’s bulging middle and called it Virgin Gorda, or “fat virgin.” With hills nearly surrounding the harbor, called the North Sound, English pirates such as Blackbeard and Sir John Hawkins anchored in its shelter to plan their raids.
The British annexed the small archipelago in 1672, calling it the British Virgin Islands. A largely autonomous territory of Britain today, the islands total about 59 square miles of land and are populated by descendants of the slaves freed from the cotton and sugar plantations. Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and Anegada are the largest of the more than 50 islands and the favorites of boaters.
The Bitter End Yacht Club began in the 1970s as a small marina for sailboats and has slowly grown to become a huge self-contained complex which caters to visiting and vacationing yachtsmen, boaters, and water lovers of all ages. Cruising sailors can dock or pick up a mooring, go ashore to restock provisions, visit shops, and join festivities at the bars, restaurants, and the new Almond Walk for dancing. Vacationing guests can stay at one of the 100 rooms spread along, around, and up a steep hillside.
Caribbean Vacations on Sale Due to Economic Slow Down
The economic problems that started in the U.S. and have now spread to the rest of the world are probably going to result in people canceling vacations or delaying them for a while until things settle.
This means that the probability of finding last-minute Internet travel deals for the Caribbean Islands will be high for this year’s tourist season.
If the economic downturn in the world does affect Caribbean Island tourism, you can bet your bottom sand dollar that Caribbean Island hotels, charters, condos, restaurants and everyone else will be lowering their rates.
For the average tourist that has a few bucks or the college student looking for some adventure in the Virgin Islands, Jamaica, or Trinidad this may be the time to book that vacation of a lifetime.
Keep your eye on the Internet and the Caribbean for hot deals resulting from hotel and charter cancellations.
