Destinations

If you enjoy going on vacations, than you probably know just how expensive these vacations can be. Traveling to the Caribbean is no different. Although it may be pricey, a vacation to the Caribbean will be one that you will never forget, so you should consider it, even if you have little money in your budget for traveling. There are ways to raise the money for this kind of a vacation.

First and foremost, you can begin budgeting for your Caribbean vacation simply by declaring to yourself that you are doing so. It puts you in a different mindset when you are putting money into a certain fund or account geared to a specific purchase. Open a separate savings account and decide that whatever money you put into this bank account cannot be taken out except to pay for your Caribbean vacation. Every time you get a paycheck, put a little money into this account. It doesn’t have to be a lot-it all adds up over time. Make sure that you don’t cut yourself short for things like mortgage payments or groceries though, but try to put as much into the account as possible. [Read more…] about Budgeting for Caribbean Travel

The Caribbean islands are beautiful tropical treasures for you to visit, with this region in the world being one of the most popular tourist sports. Trinidad and Tobago and just two islands you can visit while on your Caribbean vacation. Within its own nation, Trinidad and Tobago has between one and two million year-round inhabitants and welcomes people from all nations. Both of the islands are great to visit.

Trinidad is located very close to the coast of Venezuela. It is the larger of the two islands, and most agree that it is also the more exciting. The thrilling nightlife you find on Trinidad rivals nightlife found anywhere else in the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico’s San Juan. You can reach Trinidad in only 15 minutes by air or two hours by sea, and the pink sand beaches are perfect for rest and relaxation. Tobago, on the other hand, is a serene and secluded tropical getaway.

Like many of the other islands in the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago celebrate Carnival, which is a large two day festival right before Lent begins. The celebration is comparable to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras. Carnival season brings thousands of visitors to Trinidad and Tobago, since the country is known for holding one of the largest and most exciting festivals in the world-full of culture, dancing, cuisine, contests, and parades. [Read more…] about Family Travel to Trinidad and Tobago

With a unique blend of colonial history and African charm, Bermuda has an old-world charm. Being Britain’s oldest colony, British influences dominate the island’s culture. Here you may walk down a street in the City of Hamilton and see a judge in a powdered wig, or witness a bobby directing traffic or stop to watch a cricket match. Or you could find African influences in the reggae music and spicy cuisine.

181 Islands Make Up Bermuda

Although Bermuda seems like one long landmass, it is actually made up of 181 islands, islets and rock formed by lava millions of years ago. Most of the smaller islands are uninhabited, but eight of the larger ones are joined by bridges and one causeway to form what visitors know to be Bermuda. The geographical terrain is made up of low, rolling hills and relatively flat land, with what many believe to be the most exquisite coastline in the Atlantic.

Bermuda is known for its pink sand beaches, which exists in only a few places worldwide. The pink beaches are formed by the colored particles that wash ashore from the tropical coral reefs surrounding the south side of the island. Almost all of the southern shore has the spectacular blushing pink sands, but South Shore Park features the greatest concentration. South Shore Park, a public beachfront area, extends from Warwick Long Bay to Horseshoe Bay, and includes several secluded coves. Many hotels and resorts along this beachfront have private beach oases for their guests.

Bermuda offers an abundance of fish and other marine species for underwater lovers to enjoy. They have everything from anemones to humpback whales that frequent the sparkling clear waters. A vast barrier reef, which is one of the northern-most in the world, is home to an abundance of sea life and corals, and is a rich find for snorkelers and scuba divers alike.

The island offers many things for a tourist to do. For the sun lover, the fantastic beaches offer relaxing public and private sun-bathing, along with spa treatments and have many food and beverage stands. The more active visitor can enjoy body surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, golfing, or kayaking, just to name a few activities. Exploring more than 400 shipwrecks while diving is a treat for any visitor to Bermuda. In fact, Bermuda is called the “shipwreck capital of the Atlantic”. And divers can also see more than 650 species of fish.

Shopping in Bermuda

Shopping is also a popular activity for island visitors. Bermuda is well known as an international shopping destination, and there is no sales tax to be paid here-the price you see is the price you pay. Popular items include handcrafted gold trinkets, cedar-wood gifts, and of course, Bermuda shorts.

For those who love sightseeing, Bermuda offers a great deal. Bermuda has more churches per capita than anywhere else. The visitor can see any one of the many ancient forts built by the British, or visit one of the 785 historic houses. There are Botanical Gardens to see, or the Royal Naval Dockyard (an active naval base during the War of 1812), or even a perfumery to visit.

Bermuda also has an abundance of wildlife for the nature lover. Their world-famous bird watching can include 360 different species of birds. There are many nature reserves with exotic flora and fauna, as well as underground caves to explore. A visitor can also splash around with the dolphins at the Bermuda Maritime Museum. They even have a zoo with animals from the Caribbean, Australia, Asia, Madagascar and the Galapagos.

There are art galleries to view, craft studios to shop in, local cinemas, and classical and modern dance and music productions performed throughout the year. The annual Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts is always popular.

With all that Bermuda has to offer, it is no wonder that it is an extremely popular vacation spot. Imagine sitting on the soft pink coral sands, enjoying the warm breezes that drift across the sparkling waters as the dolphins play and the bountiful fish swim nearby.