Archive for the 'Islands' Category
Turks & Caicos constantly makes it onto lists of the world’s best beaches, romantic getaways, and even scuba spots. Check out WatchMojo’s travel profile of Turks & Caicos to see why:
Although the Portuguese archipelago called the Azores isn’t necessarily considered one of the country’s tourist hot spots, it can be a great destination for family vacations. With activities such as whale watching, checking out volcanic lakes, viewing a huge waterfall, and even eating food cooked by a volcano steam vent, the Azores sounds like a […]
NASSAU, The Bahamas, May 22 /PRNewswire/ — Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon recently wed at a surprise ceremony on the picture-perfect island of Eleuthera, adding to the growing list of stars that have planned their perfect day in The Bahamas. With ideal weather year round, breathtaking beaches, lavish hotels and amenities, not to mention privacy, […]
1- Tortuga, Haiti
2- Port Royal, Jamaica
3- Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
4- St.Croix
5- Virgin Gorda
6- La Blanquilla, Venezuela
7- Roatan, Honduras
8- St.Kitts
9- Guadeloupe
10- Cayman Islands
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PALM ISLAND, The Grenadines, March 28 /PRNewswire/ — Palm Island, an exclusive 135-acre private island resort in the Caribbean’s pristine Grenadines island chain, provides vacationers with a special 25 percent summer savings off all-inclusive rack rates when reservations are booked by May 19, 2008 for five night minimum stays. This intimate hideaway is also giving […]
Places of a Lifetime
“In October 1999 National Geographic Traveler showcased 50 of the world’s top destinations, places that every curious traveler should visit in a lifetime. Now we’re expanding our Places of a Lifetime franchise online, with personal essays on top destinations and the addition of a wealth of timely service information, from insiders’ tips […]
SAYULITA, Mexico — For some residents of this formerly secret surfers’ haven on the Pacific coast, the sure sign of gentrification came in December with the opening of the town’s first wine bar. Others cite the $18,000 life-size wooden horse displayed at a swank home décor shop north of town as […]
1- Phuket, Thailand
This Thai island is famous for its sandy beaches and posh resorts, but water shortages, partly attributed to climate change, have presented significant challenges for the local tourism industry. In recent years, tap water at hotels has been unavailable during the high tourist season. Chronic water shortages can call into question the long-term […]
MIAMI, March 5 /PRNewswire/ — Celebrity Cruises, known for providing “star treatment” to its guests, plans to offer star treatment to one of its ships. Celebrity Galaxy will undergo an approximately $4-million makeover during its scheduled drydock in Freeport, Bahamas, from April 18 through May 2. During that time:
— The […]
1- Norwegian Gem Debuted Oct. 2007, 93,000 tons, 2,380 passengers in double occupancy, sails in Europe, Bahamas, Florida and the Caribbean.
The ship’s full-size, four-lane bowling alley is a good place to test your sea legs, while foodies can sample the fare at 10 dining spots, whose cuisine ranges from Italian to steakhouse, […]