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Posted on Sep 26, 2013

Don’t Just Vacation, Carnival!

Carnival celebrations are seemingly synonymous with the Caribbean. However, the tradition of Carnival began in the Catholic region of medieval Italy. Just before Lent, they held a huge costume festival.…

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Dominican Republic shore with palm trees
Dominican Republic shore with palm trees
Posted on Jun 14, 2013

Top Five Reasons to Visit the Dominican Republic

Yes, there are WAY more than five reasons to visit this stunning destination. However, this is a blog, not a thesis. We had to narrow it down a bit.1. Diverse…

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woman reading on Caribbean beach
woman reading on Caribbean beach
Posted on May 28, 2013

Top Ten Caribbean Themed Reads For The Summer

Summer will be here before you can say “cannonball!”. You may not be headed to the Caribbean this summer (though you really should!). However, reading Caribbean-themed books by the pool…

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Posted on May 11, 2013

You Miss A Lot When You Island Hop!

I sort of dig Caribbean cruises. I enjoy sampling different islands, I like the onboard activities, and I kind of love being able to eat every hour if I want…

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Posted on Apr 16, 2013

Six Caribbean Islands - Six Family Friendly Ways to Enjoy Them!

Family vacations seem to have gotten more exciting since I was a kid. Though our annual 12-hour trek to the nearest beach was nothing short of monumental, today smaller world…

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Posted on Feb 4, 2013

Fun Times at the St Lucia Jazz Festival

As if you even needed any more reason to visit this idyllic island, this year's St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival might be it.This 13-day musical and arts celebration takes…

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Posted on Jan 23, 2013

A Vacation to Anguilla Gets Easier

Many Anguilla visitors are probably already familiar with FUNTIME Charters sea shuttle service. With their fleet of six powerboats, they provide shuttle service to and from St. Maarten airport, St.…

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Posted on Jan 5, 2013

New Years Travel Resolutions

Yeah, most people have "exercise more" and "eat healthier" on their list of things they want to commit to this year. Thats great and all, but whats the fun in…

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Posted on Nov 21, 2012

Caribbean on a budget - rent a villa, buy groceries, eat in!

The economy has managed to suck the life out of a lot of peoples' vacation dreams lately. Don't let it happen to you. Contrary to what you might have been…

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Rose Hall Plantation in Jamaica
Rose Hall Plantation in Jamaica
Posted on Oct 29, 2012

Getting Spooky for Halloween In The Caribbean

Whether your visit to the islands coincides with Halloween, or you like to be creeped out any time of the year, the Caribbean is a good place to look for…

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