Articles for ‘Caribbean Vacation’ Category
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Chillin' in St. George: The Coyaba Beach Resort, a perfect paradise along Grand Anse Beach.
By Jennifer Olvera
There are plenty of excuses to plan beach vacations to Grenada this time of year. Tropical and swept by northeast trade winds, temps average a heavenly 84°F (29°C) right now. Situated at the southern tip of the Grenadines on the postcard-worthy, electric-blue Caribbean Sea, it’s dubbed the “Island of Spice” for its bountiful of mace and nutmeg crops, and it offers everything from diving to yachting, spas and a hopping nightlife scene. (more…)
Tags: Caribbean hotel, Caribbean Vacation
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Forget football: Hit the Bahamas Music Fest and stay at the Wyndham Nassau Resort – the perfect mid-winter restorative.
By Jennifer Olvera
The Big Game, say enthusiasts, is an American pastime. But not everyone digs pigskin, much less the onslaught of beer-riddled commercials. So, why not get the heck out of dodge and make a break for the Bahamas Music Fest? Slotted for Feb. 3-6, it’s an ideal beach vacation – and avoidance of all things NFL. (more…)
Tags: Bahamas resorts, beach travel
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Friday, December 30th, 2011
Paradise in Punta Cana: The Dominican Republic is an affordable spring break destination. Credit: Blane Bachelor.
By Blane Bachelor
With the holidays over and winter in full force, it’s not too early to start thinking about spring break ideas for 2012. But this year, how about considering a destination a little more original than Padre Island or Cancun? Here, five places that are under the radar in terms of crowds, but over the top in their value and fun factor. (more…)
Tags: Punta Cana
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Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
Majestic mammals: whale-watching season arrives along the Dominican Republic’s Samana Peninsula mid-January. Credit: Mike Baird.
By Jennifer Olvera
When the holidays become a distant memory, it’s natural to look toward brighter days. Thankfully, around mid-January, Humpback whale season kicks off — and continues through mid-March — near the Dominican Republic’s Samana Peninsula, one of the world’s most fabled destinations to spot the massive, knobby-headed mammals at a time when they give birth. It’s also when visitors are quite likely to see the active species breach out of the water. (more…)
Tags: Dominican Republic vacation, whale watching
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Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Night lights: Fremont Street in Las Vegas will be packed with revelers on New Year's Eve.
By Mark Chesnut
For many people, the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve can be especially slow at work; indeed, some offices and businesses close entirely. So say goodbye to that pile of work and make the most of the season with family and friends. (more…)
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Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
Boat races are serious business in the Bahamas, where regattas take place year-round. Credit: Tyler Karaszewski.
By Jennifer Olvera
Bahamas sailing competitions occur in plenty, and there are umpteen gatherings to watch for this time of year. Whether you’re into sailing yourself or simply appreciate the look of vessels as they bobble at sea, there’s no better time to book your Bahamas vacation. (more…)
Tags: Bahamas resorts
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Friday, October 28th, 2011
More than a museum: the award-winning 21C Museum Hotel in Louisville, Ky.
By Mark Chesnut
The Elysian Hotel Chicago may have been voted the No. 1 hotel in the United States in the 2011 Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards. But that Windy City oasis of cool is, of course, just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to award-winning hotels around this hemisphere. After poring over countless awards including the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List, Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards and the AAA Five Diamond Award, we’ve cobbled together a list of five additional hotels that should be on every traveler’s itinerary wish list. (more…)
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Friday, October 21st, 2011
Sandals Emerald Bay is one of many off-the-radar spots on the Bahamas' seriously scenic Out Islands.
By Jennifer Olvera
When planning a Bahamas vacation, there’s much to explore beyond tourist-favored destinations, like Nassau-Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island. Comprised of more than 700 islands, the Bahamas’ more secluded “Out Islands” are a perfect paradise for divers, nature lovers and all those in search of off-the-radar experiences. (more…)
Tags: Bahamas Dining, Bahamas resorts
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Friday, October 14th, 2011
Hello, Big Sur: Pfieffer Beach offers plenty of eye candy on the California coast. Credit: Ed Bierman.
By Jennifer Olvera
All beaches share one common trait: They border a body of water. But that’s where the commonalities can end. Beaches comes in many forms – and plenty of strange colors. From Hawaii to Harbour Island, we’ve rounded up some of odd arcs of sand to consider when planning beach vacations. (more…)
Tags: California Vacation, Hawaii vacations
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Friday, September 2nd, 2011
True colors: New York City's Central Park. Photo: Ed Yourdon.
By Mark Chesnut
As temperatures cool, school semesters start and autumn rapidly approaches, travel patterns shift. Here are five ways that business travelers can make their fall travel go more smoothly. (more…)
Tags: Business Travel, Hotels
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