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Caneel Deals for USVI Beach-to-Beach Swim
Memorial Day weekend is celebrated in St. John, U.S.V.I., with the annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim, held May 27 this year. The 3.5-mile open-water swim is sponsored by the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park, although there are multiple courses and distances swimmers can choose from based on their skill and fitness level. The event helps raise [...]
Brazil to Host International Forum on Inclusive Tourism
3. May 2012
Inclusive tourism will be the theme of a forum which will take place during the Iguassu Falls Tourism Festival in Brazil June 13-15. Successful experiences and new trends in inclusive tourism, the importance of inclusive tourism as a driving force in the development of local communities, and related themes such as regional priorities and education [...]
Continue reading...Ladera, Cap Maison Again Pair for ‘Peak to Beach’ Packages
1. May 2012
Want to experience it all — almost literally — on your next trip to St. Lucia? Two of the island’s top hotels — Ladera and Cap Maison — are once again teaming up to offer stays at both resorts plus a mond-boggling array of activities. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Caribbean [...]
Continue reading...How to Avoid Identity Theft in the Caribbean
30. April 2012
Petty theft is the most common form of crime encountered by Caribbean travelers, but these’s nothing insignificant about having your wallet or credit cards stolen if the thief is able to access your credit lines or bank account. Even worse is when unscrupulous vendors or restaurant workers steal your credit-card information — by the time [...]
Continue reading...Traveling with Family? A Villa Can Save You Money
29. April 2012
Couples and even families with one or two kids can get a reasonable deal sharing a hotel room, but the costs can add up when the size of your Caribbean travel party hits five or more. Jen Bryarly of Wheretostay.com makes the case for considering a luxury villa rental for your next Caribbean trip with [...]
Continue reading...Have a Fun and Safe Trip to Jamaica!
28. April 2012
Safety always seems to be a top concern for many travelers to Jamaica. Personally, I’ve been encouraged by the very visible security presence during my recent trips to Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, but like anywhere you can run into trouble if you wander into the wrong parts of Jamaica. To learn more, check out [...]
Continue reading...Get inspired with novels set in South America
27. April 2012
Unbelievably I spent 12 months planning my long-term travel in South America. During the day I was researching specifics such as vaccinations and safety tips but at night I was reading novels set in South America and that was the real inspiration to travel. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com South America [...]
Continue reading...Crime and Safety in Belize: What You Need to Know
27. April 2012
The bad news about Belize is that the crime rate is very high, particularly around Belize City. The good news is that the Caribbean islands of Belize are much safer. Learn more about how to safely travel in and around the eco-tourism destination of Belize: … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Caribbean [...]
Continue reading...Cultural Attractions in Recife: Ricardo Brennand Institute
27. April 2012
Recife has top-notch museums and Instituto Ricardo Brennand is one of the best for visitors interested in the history of Dutch Brazil. The institute holds the world’s largest private collection of … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel
Continue reading...The Monasteries of Quito
26. April 2012
The Catholic Church has a very strong influence in the history of Ecuador up to present day. It shaped the beliefs of the population, the holidays and even the creation of the city. With the first monastery being established just weeks after the founding of the city, today anyone giving directions often refers to a [...]
Continue reading...Want to Visit Cuba? These Companies Can Get You There, Even from the U.S.
26. April 2012
Cuba has been walled off from most American travelers for half a century, but recent changes to the U.S. Cuba travel policy have made it much easier for the average U.S. citizen to get to the largest island in the Caribbean as part of “people to people” cultural programs. Here’s some helpful information on the [...]
Continue reading...Great Live Music in Rio: Santa Música Faz!
26. April 2012
The diversity of Rio de Janeiro’s musical scene has moved up several notches since the start of Santa Música Faz!, a project which aims at creating a “cultural belt” around the city with shows in favelas which have UPPs, or Police Pacifying Units. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel
Continue reading...Ecuador’s Most Popular Museum
25. April 2012
Quito is a large city and has many museums documenting the art, history and culture of Ecuador. But there is one museum that is most popular and for a good reason. The Central Bank National Museum documents in history of Ecuador from 11,000 B.C. to present day. … Read Full Post View full post on [...]
Continue reading...Best Museums in Quito Ecuador
24. April 2012
South America is home to many great museums but Quito is a special place for museum lovers as you can spend entire days exploring the art, history and culture of Ecuador. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com South America Travel
Continue reading...National Indigenous Culture Festival in Bertioga
22. April 2012
The ongoing National Indigenous Culture Festival in Bertioga is Brazil’s best-known celebration of its kind. The festival is a super opportunity to discover the traditions of several indigenous groups from … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel
Continue reading...Win a Villa Stay in Anguilla from WheretoStay.com
21. April 2012
WhereToStay.com is giving away a 5-night stay at Meads Bay Beach Villas in Anguilla when you join Caribbean Villas and Hotels on Facebook, add them to your Google+ circle, or watch the Villa Experts on YouTube. The winner will be announced on April 25, 2012. Visit WhereToStay.com’s giveaway page for official rules. … Read Full Post View full [...]
Continue reading...Brasília Turns 52
21. April 2012
Today Brasília is commemorating its 52nd birthday with nearly 30 shows, a hot air balloon festival and more. Not all is shine – the federal capital is one of the cities where Marcha contra a Corrupção, a protest against corruption in Brazil, was scheduled to take place today. … Read Full Post View full post [...]
Continue reading...Booking Caribbean Flights? Do It 11-12 Weeks in Advance for the Best Fares
20. April 2012
In recent years, Caribbean travelers have fared best in getting cheaper flights (8 percent lower, on average) by booking at the last minute — just two weeks before departure. But a new report from the New York Times says that patterns have shifted, and now travelers are getting the best prices on Caribbean flights when [...]
Continue reading...Sampa on a Budget: São Paulo Global Hostel
20. April 2012
One of the best destinations in Brazil for student travel, São Paulo has lots of fun things to do and plenty of what young people tend to like best about a place: other young people (909,984 men and 923,932 women aged 15 to 24, to be more precise, according to 2010 Census data by IBGE [...]
Continue reading...Tides Hotels, Jalousie Plantation Being Renamed as Viceroy Hotels
19. April 2012
Viceroy Hotel Group has announced that The Jalousie Plantation on St. Lucia and the Tides Zihuatanejo will re-launch as Viceroy Hotels and Resorts, joining the recently renovated and rebranded Viceroy Riviera Maya in Mexico, the Tides Sugar Beach resort in St. Lucia, and the Viceroy Anguilla, among other luxury properties. … Read Full Post View [...]
Continue reading...Save a Third Off Vacation Rentals in St. Maarten
18. April 2012
Porto Cupecoy in St. Maarten has unfurled savings of up to 36 percent on seasonal vacation rental condos, with rates starting at $1,700 per week when you book by April 30. The marina resort has condos ranging from 1,000 to 2,928 square feet with oversized balconies or patios with marina views, furnished living and dining rooms, [...]
Continue reading...Ponto do Coco, Salvador
18. April 2012
Bahia is Brazil’s leading producer of coconuts, according to Seagri, the state’s Agriculture Secretariat. The state’s production has grown exponentially in the last decade and one of the latest developments in the field is the installation of a processing plant (Ducoco) in Juazeiro. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel
Continue reading...Like Choice Hotels on Facebook, Win a Caribbean Trip!
17. April 2012
Visit and “like” Choice Hotels’ Facebook page now through April 30 and you’ll be entered into the Caribbean Dreamin’ Sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will get round-trip airfare for two and 100,000 Choice Privileges points to use at any of the 11 Choice Hotels properties in the Caribbean. There also will be some instant prize [...]
Continue reading...Newly Launched Consortium to Promote Tourism in Tiradentes, Brazil
17. April 2012
Tiradentes, in Minas Gerais, is one of the most attractive touristic destinations in Brazil. Founded in 1718, the colonial town at the foot of the São José Mountain Range has … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Brazil Travel
Continue reading...Get Up to $1,000 Towards Airfare with Elite Island Resorts Stay
16. April 2012
Book a stay at an Elite Island Resorts property in the Caribbean by April 30 and you can get up to $1,000 towards the cost of your flight — plus kids stay and eat free. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Caribbean Travel
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