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Lodging Deals for the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:27:51 +0000

Come down to St. Croix this spring for the annual Food & Wine Experience and you can get some great hotel deals and help support the St. Croix Foundation.

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The Official Salvador Carnival Guide 2012

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:17:59 +0000

Salvador, one of the top destinations for Carnival in Brazil, has launched its official Carnival 2012 guide. As of this writing, the information about the camarotes, or Carnival suites, is …

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Get Your Conch On in Key West

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:27:58 +0000

Blowing on conch shells isn’t just some dumb thing they do to amuse tourists in Key West: back in the 18th century, ships would communicate with each other by blowing into the shells, often to send out an alert to salvagers about a foundering ship.

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Newly Restored Cultural Attractions in São Paulo

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:18:01 +0000

São Paulo’s central area (Centro) has some of the city’s top historic attractions, and three of them are fresh from a long restoration process. Reopened in late November last year, they are all part of Museu da Cidade de São Paulo…

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Pre-Carnival in Rio: Today’s Top Attractions

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:17:57 +0000

Rio de Janeiro pre-Carnival is in full swing and today is starting with one of the best parades in the season: Me Esquece (Forget Me), moving along Leblon Beach towards …

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Recife Carnival 2012: The Municipal Ball

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:17:57 +0000

One of the top events in Brazil Carnival could still be within your reach: earlier today, 2,000 of the 16,000 tickets to this year’s Municipal Ball in Recife (Feb.11) were …

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What’s Your Favorite Caribbean Attraction?

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:27:59 +0000

Been on a Caribbean trip recently? If a tour, museum or other attraction was part of the fun, and the experience was awesome, give a little back and enter a nominee for the 2012 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards!

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Getting Around Bermuda

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:27:59 +0000

You can hoof it, bike it, cycle it, cab it, bus it, or ferry it, but the one thing you can’t do in Bermuda is drive it.

That’s right: if you don’t live in Bermuda, you can’t drive a car there — not a rental, and not even one borrowed from a friendly local. The reasons are myriad (keeping down the number of cars on the road, promoting auto safety, boosting the livelihood of local cab drivers), but the bottom line is that unless you feel comfortable renting a moped or scooter, you’ll need to let someone else do the driving:

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Carnival Weekend at Fundição Progresso

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:18:23 +0000

Fundição Progresso, in Lapa, one of Rio’s very best nightlife spots, is sizzling this weekend with a Carnival schedule.

If you’re in town, …

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Celebrate Summer in South America

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:27:56 +0000

Although it is summer in North America the heat is on in South America and it makes for a great time to visit and attend one of the many festivals. While Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro is the most famous of them all, there are many others which rival in size and color.

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Drinking the Caribbean: The Virgin Islands Ice Tea

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:27:54 +0000

Had a Long Island Iced Tea? This is different. Very different. St. Croix native Cruzan Rum recently came out with a line of tropical-fruit flavored rums, and this wicked concoction was obviously the evil brain child of some marketing executive who figured that, in the ideal cocktail, the more shots of rum, the better.

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Shopping for Carnival in Rio: Saara

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:18:01 +0000

It’s that time of the year when a person’s mind turns to electric pink wigs, plumes, sequined tops and other Carnival essentials.

This is when Saara, in Rio de Janeiro, is …

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The Inca Trail to Close

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:27:58 +0000

Don’t be alarmed if you have heard reports that the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu has closed. It happens every year in February, at the height of rainy season so there is time to repair and clean the trail.

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Top Caribbean Surfing Destinations

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:27:52 +0000

You don’t need to go all the way to Hawaii or Australia (or even California) to surf: the Caribbean has some great surfing destinations, including such hot spots as Rincon Bay in Puerto Rico, Cabarete in the Dominican Republic, and the Soup Bowl in Barbados. Check them all out here:

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New Restaurant in Rio de Janeiro: Irajá

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:17:59 +0000

There’s a fine new place for gourmet dinners in the Botafogo/Humaitá area, adjoining Rio de Janeiro districts with some great options for dining and nightlife. In February, it will also open for lunch.

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Luxury Bermuda Condo Stays at an Amazing Price

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:27:53 +0000

Here’s a great deal for a romantic offseason visit to Bermuda, with plenty of elbow room: Now through March 15, you can stay in a 2,000-square-foot, two bedroom condo with a private balcony, hot tub, and great ocean views at The Reefs resort for just $299 per couple. Coming with more people? Four people sharing the unit will cost just $399. Six guests? How about $499 per night in a 2,500-square-foot condo. No minimum stay is required, either.

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Venetian on Grace Bay: 23% Off Luxury Beachfront Suites in Turks & Caicos

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:27:51 +0000

The intimate (27-room), all-suite Venetian on Grace Bay resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos is discounting its room rates by 23 percent for stays of seven days or longer. But you have to act fast — the deal only runs through Feb. 15.

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Dominica’s Rosalie Bay Cuts Rates by a Third — Through October!

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:27:57 +0000

Here’s a travel deal you don’t need to rush to take advantage of: The eco-friendly Rosalie Bay Resort in Dominica is slashing its room rates by 33 percent on all stays from now until Oct. 31, 2012. Come March to October and you’ll see sea turtles nesting on the bay, and daily rates (starting at $149, double occupancy) include continental breakfast and daily yoga classes.

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Winter ‘Super Sale’ at Wyndham Rio Mar in Puerto Rico

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:27:54 +0000

Stay for four nights or longer at the Wyndham Rio Mar Resort & Spa in Puerto Rico and you can get a room for as little as $148 per night. The resort’s Winter Super Sale runs through Feb. 2 and is good on travel through April 8. Deals include savings of up to 40 percent, but don’t include resort fees or taxes.

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Venetian at Great Bay: 23% Off Luxury Beachfront Suites in Turks & Caicos

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:27:54 +0000

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Barista Championship at the Coffee Museum, Santos

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:17:57 +0000

Today, even as São Paulo celebrates its 458th anniversary, nearby Santos, a city that’s intrinsically connected to the capital in its history, culture, tourism industry and development, is hosting the last day of the 6th Regional Barista Championship. Santos will be celebrating its 466th anniversary tomorrow.

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Mon Dieu! 25 Percent Off at Fond Doux Holiday Plantation Resort in St. Lucia; 60% Off Windjammer Landing

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:27:52 +0000

The Fond Doux Holiday Plantation resort in St. Lucia has recently upgraded its Mamma La Terre Spa, and if you want to check out the new digs you should book a stay by Feb. 15 — you’ll save 25 percent off already-low winter room rates. The offer is good on travel through April 30.

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Jamaica’s Unique Fruits, Vegetables and Spices

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:27:54 +0000

Jamaican jerk cooking produces one of the more unique flavors on the planet, but there’s plenty of other Jamaican cookery that utilizes the thousands of tropical fruits, vegetables, and spices found on this big Caribbean island. On a recent culinary visit to the Sandals Whitehouse resort in Jamaica, travel writer Christopher Curley got to sample some of Jamaica’s most popular and unique ingredients…

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Resort Profile: Sandos Playacar Beach Resort and Spa

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:27:51 +0000

I love the Playacar area of Playa del Carmen — it’s secluded (and safe) enough to be quiet and off-the-beaten-path, but still just a short walk (on the beach or street) to Playa’s vibrant downtown. The Sandos Playacar Beach Resort and Spa offers some unique lodging options to visitors to the Riviera Maya, including an adults-only section and special areas for large groups and multigenerational travelers…

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Readers’ Choice Awards: 100 Votes and Counting

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:28:02 +0000

Just ticked past 100 nominees in the Caribbean Travel section of the 2012 About.com Readers’ Choice Awards — not bad for less than a full day of voting! If you haven’t done so yet, please take a minute to nominate your favorite Caribbean island/country, hotels (regular and all-inclusive), beaches, activities (tours, museums, hikes, etc.) and cruise lines. You can nominate up to three of your favorites in each category; finalists will be voted on for the top spots next month!

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