Caribbean Vacation Travel

Many years ago I met a young woman who decide to give me her contact information. Before I made my first call she put me through the “database syndrome” That is she rattled off several different numbers I could use to reach her. After she spewed her facts and figures I had the proverbial headache. I am sure you have met a few people like this in your travels.

The thing is in those days there was just your landline from the traditional and monopolistic telephone companies. And there was the cell phone which had a separate number plus you had an office number, voice mail number, and other numbers I eventually forgot.

I don’t remember calling this person even once because I get confuse and tune out when people try to make things too complex for my little gray matter. So the thought of spending time on a caribbean vacation became a serious consideration as she scribbled her important information.

Fast-forward today and you have several smartphones available for people who try to make themselves look important. The cell phone takes the cake but the iphone, blackberry, and a host of other communication gadgets have hit the market in recent years. So far the iphone is not available in Canada but chatty phone users are licking their chops waiting for the day when they can put their fluid lips to one.

Many people are deciding to drop their landline in favor of mobile communications. This serves to pollute common spaces with constant chatter by insensitive people.

Imagine having your intimate details shared on a bus while your friend or sibling seeks relief from boredom. Smartphones are wonderful if used properly, but most people see them as fads and unknowingly annoy other travelers.

So if you need relief from modern communications, decide to spend some time romping on the beaches in the sunny Caribbean. It is a great way to get away from the fuss that we call communication today.

How many keys do you walk around with daily? There is a key for almost everything today. We have become so protective of our belongings that we lock them up with chains, padlocks, and sophisticated computer locks.

Society is no longer what it used to be. We mostly left our doors unlocked, our toys and gadgets strewn out on the ground or floor after playing with them, and kept our money in a small jar under the mantle or some other safe place. But no more, we now have to lock everything up and keep the keys in our immediate possession.

So it is time we take a break from our obsession with keys. But that is farther from the truth because even when we go on a caribbean vacation, our keys still dangling from the long chain on our belt. Or in our handbags or overnight bags we take with us on our vacation.

But seriously, we don’t need to carry our keys when we go to spend some quality time in the sun. Remove all the keys you won’t need on your vacation. That includes every key in your security zone except the key to your front door or a side door of your home. You can also take the car keys if you decide to drive to the airport, but remember to leave a copy in a safe place just in case you lose the original.

Now where should you hide your keys when you are on vacation? You can try leaving them in a safety box at your hotel or resort, or find somewhere to hide them in your luggage. You could also try securing them on your person when you go out gallivanting.

Knowing what to take on your vacation is the key to a happy and safe holiday.