Archive for 'Caribbean'

Visit Cozumel’s Water Inhabitants

August 12th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Joe Lawrence

Remember the last time someone asked if you ever swam with a dolphin? Me neither, but if they ever do, I am now able to answer with a resounding, “Yes.” That is all thanks to Chankanaab in Cozumel, Mexico.
Chankanaab is a recreational park that offers many great attractions. For starters, you can swim with dolphins. [...]

It’s not always just fun in the sun…

May 11th, 2008 – 10:18 am Posted by Louise

Recently on my trip to St. John, I surprisingly was unimpressed by the overall outcome. While the lodging was great, I felt most other areas were lacking.
I was very disappointed by the beaches. The sand strips were short and finding a shady area, not infested with bugs, was difficult. Sea urchins lined the rocks that [...]

Coconut Coast Villas

May 3rd, 2008 – 9:21 pm Posted by Bea

This past school vacation my family traveled to St. John in the US Virgin Islands. It was a wonderful and relaxing experience, that’s for sure!
We stayed at Coconut Coast Villas, a highly recommended place! First of all, it was extremely easy to find. After driving off the ferry (about $40 round trip) and taking a [...]

Aruba: A Tropical Paradise Getaway

March 29th, 2008 – 8:56 am Posted by TK

Located off the coast of Venezuela, and forming a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is the booming tourist island of Aruba. With sandy beaches, warm temperatures year round, and a rich history that many tourists find fascinating, an Aruba resort vacation is the ticket to rest and relaxation. From sea diving to basking [...]

Cuba’s Wildlife

September 17th, 2006 – 5:35 pm Posted by Bill Tusan
Tagged as: Caribbean, Wildlife

Cuba is more than the image of Fidel Castro and his cigars. Its 750 miles encompasses the greatest diversity of life and panoramic landscapes s in all of the West Indies. Cuba is preserved not only by its lack of development but also by a people committed to conversation. In one swamp resides more than [...]

Cayman Islands

April 30th, 2006 – 5:25 pm Posted by Bill Tusan
Tagged as: Caribbean

The Cayman Islanders enjoy a standard of living among the highest in the Caribbean. With no direct taxation, the Cayman Islands is a thriving offshore financial center. More than 40,000 companies were registered in the islands as of 2000, including almost 600 banks and trust companies; banking assets exceed $500 billion. The three islands–Grand Cayman, [...]