Turks and Caicos Islands lie just beneath the Bahamas. Turks and Caicos are made of eight islands, with 40 small cays dispersed throughout. There are two main island groups that lie separated by the Turks Island Passage. You have West Caicos, Providenciales, North Caicos and Grand Caicos, all to the west of the passage, and the historic Turk group with Grand Turk and Salt Cay to the east of the passage. If you once wanted to be a marine biologist…
"First time I ever did something like this, it won't be the last. I loved having complete control over my choice of activities, but with having someone else handle all the details. ...most friendly, professional and helpful staff imaginable ... an unforgettable experience", says Jim McDermott of Toronto, Canada about Caribbean Bike Tours. We must pay gratitude to Bill Foley. Bill founded Caribbean Bike Tours in 1987 by offering bike tours to his friends that requested his adventure leadership around…
Websters define the word “‘grotto” as, “a small cave (usually with attractive features).” Seems fairly straight forward, until one conducts a search on the Internet using the keyword, “Grotto”. Web surfers will find non-profit organizations, literature, and even a pizza company. In the process they may miss out on the adventurous opportunities waiting in the world of grottos, specifically, via Hal Watts' Forty Fathom Grotto, located 40 minutes from Ocala, Florida. Hal’s grotto actually began as one of Florida’s infamous…
Tortola is an amazing and beautiful Caribbean Island, with large volcanic mountains, lovely beaches, turquoise waters, and great amenities. Our company brings people to swim with the dolphins program in Tortola and the biggest question we always get, “how do we get to this island?”. Well, you have two choices by Air and Sea. Air meaning by plane and sea is by ferry or cruise ship. Here are some travel suggestions for you to get this unique and worthwhile travel destination. Finding…
Cabarete hardly misses a beat, even in a pouring tropical deluge. Arrive by taxi along the main coastal route from Puerto Plata on a mid-summer day, and the route into this ever-lively resort town swiftly becomes crammed with traffic—cars, taxis, the local guaguas (mini-vans that make frequent stops), and of course the Dominican favorite, the motorbike. Creating a non-stop congestion as they enter the center of town, all ply their way at maximum speed through the rain along the two-lane…
Nassau, Bahamas is a place of unforgettable charm and also the home of Stuart Cove's Dive Shop. The town’s personality speaks of its historic nature and, at the same time, exudes modern energy. There is a dynamic downtown area chock full of options for shopping, where the government sets forth its structure. The waterfront serves the tourist population well, as does Bay Street, located only one block inland. Culture The culture of the Bahamas is heavily influenced by the lifestyles of…
Alive! This is the best the word to describe the island of St. Lucia. The tear-drop shaped island is part of the Winward Islands of the Caribbean, and is nestled between Martinique and St. Vincent islands. St. Lucia is a flourishing and diverse island with thick rain forests, mountain peaks, beaches, rare wildlife, and brilliant foliage. The island is small, at only 27 miles by 14 miles, but very fertile. Farming is fabulous in St. Lucia. Banana, sugar cane, coconut, and…
Ahh! Stable ground. Fresh off the Grand Princess cruise ship I took in the salty and humid early morning air as I strolled along the squeaky clean sidewalk at the A.C. Wathey Pier at Pointe Blanche, in Dutch Sint Maarten. Sint Maarten is the world’s smallest land mass that is home to two sovereign nations…Dutch on the south side and French on the north. Sint Maarten is part of the Netherland Antilles, along with Curacoa, Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatuis.…
Around 600 years ago, Curacao saw its first sign of human civilization. South American Indians arrived on the island in search of drinking water, formed the Caiquetios tribe, and survived on the island via agriculture, fishing and hunting. The Caiquetios discovered the two main native people of the island the Arowaks, and the Cariben who lived in great contrast to one another. The Arowaks were the friendly people and the Cariben were known for their rituals of cannibalism. The Spaniards…
The Bahamas are steeped in history, rich in tradition, and teeming with life. Nassau, the capital city of the Bahamas, has propelled itself into the modern era as a king of commerce, industry and communications while still maintaining its old world charm via its well-kept colonial architecture, markets, and local events. The city is the largest on the islands of the Bahamas, with a population of more than 150,000. Located on the island of New Providence, and linked via bridge…