Archive for July, 2007

Caribbean Vacation: The Benefits of Independent Travel

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

Part 1:
Ordinary travelers fall for the hype written in tour brochures, travel guides and so on. But as life goes, they sometimes get disappointed. The reality of Caribbean travel and life paints a different picture.
For example, travel brochures may include phrases like these: “sandy beaches”, “life on the beach”, “instant parties”, “nonstop parties”, [...]

Caribbean Vacation: How to Prevent Gastrointestinal Illnesses

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

Ever wondered if your vacation cruise ship is as clean as a whistle? Of course, cleanliness is in the eyes of the beholder. What one person will consider clean would send a chill up another person’s spine.
I must admit I have trouble keeping the corners and other hard-to-reach places in my home clean. But [...]

Caribbean Vacation: Are You a First-Time Cruiser?

Friday, July 13th, 2007

You’re thinking about going on a Caribbean cruise, but you don’t know what to expect. Or perhaps you’re new to cruising and don’t want to be the odd-man out. Getting involved with new situations can be scary and uncomfortable. Even if you are outgoing, you sometimes find it awkward spending time with some people.
On [...]

Caribbean Vacation: Planning a Family Reunion

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007

Part 2: Time
In Part 1 we considered various motives we could explore before coming up with a suitable location that will suit most family members time and budget. Let us continue by looking at when is the best time of the year to hold your reunion.
Hold a family reunion when it is affordable for most [...]