Get to Know The Islands If you always wondered why it was called "Turks" and "Caicos" plural, it is because it is a chain of 40 island sitting to the East of Cuba amid some of the most beautiful oceans, beaches and islands in this hemisphere; only six of the islands are inhabited. The islands … [Read more...] about A Primer on Turks and Caicos
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In Honor of Shark Week
Travel agents are supposed to promote the positive image of travel, give solid recommendations based on first-hand knowledge, extensive ongoing training as well as leverage their professional connections of other trusted agents experience so that they can share a wealth of knowledge to improve … [Read more...] about In Honor of Shark Week
Costa Maya, Mexico
Taking a page from Disney's legendary magic, the planners built Costa Maya as a port conjured up especially for cruise ship passengers. But don't let that fool you into thinking that this wouldn't be an interesting port on your itinerary, it is simply unlikely that you will be traveling to Costa … [Read more...] about Costa Maya, Mexico
Snapshot: Costa Rica
Costa Rica offers beaches, hiking, cloud forests, bubbling hot springs, lush tropical gardens, and some of the most romantic hotels in the world. Costa Rica is vibrant; Costa Rican's are warm, friendly, passionate and proud. Don't be surprised to find a stranger wave to you on the street or yourself … [Read more...] about Snapshot: Costa Rica
Why Crusing Is a Great Budget Option
Your cruise fare includes your accommodations, on board activities and entertainment, most meals, plus transportation from port to port. You’ll know what your vacation will cost you before you go, and with advanced planning you can make payments leading up to your vacation so that your budget is … [Read more...] about Why Crusing Is a Great Budget Option
Service as a Value Added Benefit? Yes!
When we cruised with Norwegian Cruise Lines ("NCL") our concierge Anabelle took our trip from a great vacation to perfection with her easy style, vast knowledge and experience. I am neither rich, nor famous, but guiltily admit I do appreciate the occasional perk of first class travel and have … [Read more...] about Service as a Value Added Benefit? Yes!
The No. 1 Romantic Hotel
At the end of our five part series on the most romantic hotels in Costa Rica we bring you to the Four Seasons sitting between two heavenly beaches on the Papagayo Peninsula in Guanacaste. This bastion of relaxation, beauty and service that is gracious at every turn will wow your senses and envelop … [Read more...] about The No. 1 Romantic Hotel
Back to Arenal
For our 3rd most romantic hotel in Costa Rica we are back to the Arenal area, plunging into Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort. This is unique not only in Costa Rica but worldwide. Tabacon Resort's thermal natural springs are 97% rain-based and 3% magma-based giving you rich minerals with low sulfur - … [Read more...] about Back to Arenal
Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
The Heights of Love Day two of our special Valentine's Day series of most romantic hotels in Costa Rica brings us to the province of Guanacaste, and the town of Tamarindo located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. What is there to do in Tamarindo? Surfing: you will find many local surf shops … [Read more...] about Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
The Best of Ocho Rios, Jamaica
If you have decided Ocho Rios is where you want to vacation, be sure to include the following activities as part of your itinerary. 1.) Dunn River Falls Dunn's River Falls is a famous for its beauty, its uniqueness, attracting thousands of visitors each year. That perhaps is the down side, you … [Read more...] about The Best of Ocho Rios, Jamaica