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31/10/2019

Whether you’re talking awe-inspiring landscapes or wildlife, feats of architecture, or cultural immersion, these destinations are the most beautiful places i...

Son of a Bitch........
09/12/2018

Son of a Bitch........

NEW: The U.S. government subsidizes the radical leftist agenda of billionaire George Soros, dedicating hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to his deeply politicized Open Society Foundations worldwide, records uncovered by Judicial Watch show.

In a special investigative report Judicial Watch documents the financial link between U.S.-funded entities and OSF affiliates to further the Soros agenda seeking to destabilize legitimate governments, erase national borders, target conservative politicians, finance civil unrest, subvert institutions of higher education, and orchestrate refugee crises for political gain.

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29/10/2017
07/10/2017
16/07/2017

The hottest cruise destination...the untamed Alaskan frontier.

The Isle of Enchantment. The Pearl of the Caribbean. No island is quite like Puerto Rico. Savvy travelers around the wor...
17/03/2015

The Isle of Enchantment. The Pearl of the Caribbean. No island is quite like Puerto Rico. Savvy travelers around the world are discovering the gem that is "The Isle of Enchantment"…The Pearl of the Caribbean.

Puerto Rico is known around the world for its hospitality; where everybody, from the taxi driver to the governor wants to make you feel at home.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/centralamericaandcaribbean/puertorico/11470402/Puerto-Rico-the-Caribbean-without-all-the-edges-sanded-off.html

Stylish New Yorkers are heading to Puerto Rico for its chic new hotels, fine cuisine, and rough-round-the-edges charm. Here's how to join them

10/11/2014
Culebra, a Quiet Corner of the CaribbeanBy SCOTT SHANENOV. 6, 2014 I was paddling along in my kayak, floating over a cor...
10/11/2014

Culebra, a Quiet Corner of the Caribbean

By SCOTT SHANENOV. 6, 2014

I was paddling along in my kayak, floating over a coral reef on which purple and yellow sea fans waved lazily in the current, when something broke the surface ahead of me. A snorkeler? No, it was a hawksbill turtle, which seemed as surprised to see me as I was to see it, though not as delighted. The turtle gulped some air, flexed its fin feet, as graceful in the water as the brown pelicans passing nearby were in the air, and effortlessly angled through the green water toward the sea grass 10 feet below.

I was floating off Culebra, a 12-square-mile island in a corner of the Caribbean that was quiet even in mid-January, with news of the polar vortex reaching us like word from a distant, far less habitable planet. During the 80-degree days, my family and I had a choice of a half-dozen spectacular beaches, often sharing a mile-long stretch of sand with a handful of people or with no one at all. During the cool, breezy nights, from our rented house, we could see in the distance the lights of massive cruise ships approaching the nearby island of St. Thomas. We felt fortunate that we were instead taking in this low-key, slow-speed island, 17 miles off the northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

As off-the-beaten-track as it seems, I found the island the easy way: In search of a place to belatedly celebrate our daughter’s 30th birthday, I idly went to Google for “best beaches” and discovered several top-10 lists that included Playa Flamenco on Culebra, which I had never heard of on a few earlier trips to the Caribbean. It was easy to get to: a direct flight to San Juan, followed by a quick trip by ferry or small plane out to the island. Its reputation among travelers looking for a quiet escape seemed to be growing, with additional flights added this year. It was relatively undeveloped, because of its modest size and because tourism gained a toehold only after local protests ended its use as a weapons testing ground by the United States Navy in 1975.

Some historians believe Columbus stopped by Culebra on his second voyage in 1493, and local lore says it was long a hide-out for pirates preying on the Caribbean trade. In 1909, President Theodore Roosevelt created the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge on part of Culebra and some of the tiny out islands that surround it. In recent years, lodging options have steadily expanded, including a campground adjoining Flamenco Beach, a growing number of small hotels and guesthouses and a large selection of rental houses.

With a few clicks, we found a list of two- and three-bedroom houses for rent for about $200 a day, though strict controls on development near the beaches meant few were close to the water. We chose one in the hilly interior that boasted a view of Culebrita, an uninhabited island just to the east topped by an old lighthouse, and St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands beyond. It sat atop a rise amid tamarind and acacia trees, in a surprisingly arid landscape, with a deck that offered spectacular stars on clear nights.

We had been warned that we would need to rent a fairly rugged car to get around — even to climb the dirt driveway to the house — so the real estate agents suggested Jerry Beaubien of Jerry’s Jeeps, who cheerfully offered a deal on a well-used model. He scribbled highlights on an island map and told us about the customers who had returned annually for 21 years — renting the very same vehicle every time they came. Even with an increase in first-time visitors, he said, Culebra remained a peaceful spot where few drivers bothered to lock their cars and his biggest problem was renters who lost their keys in the surf.

The rusty Jeep we rented proved its mettle on the island’s roads, on which we quickly memorized the locations of the most daunting potholes, and especially on the roads to the beaches, which could be astonishingly steep and, on unpaved stretches, impressively rutted.

But the payoff of our journey was evident once we set foot on those beaches. Justifiably famous is Playa Flamenco, a curving mile of white sand and turquoise water that draws the biggest crowds and has the only commercial development: a half-dozen kiosks selling mango smoothies, rice-and-beans burritos and all manner of seafood, from conch salad to skewers of shark. One island resident called it “compromised,” since vanloads of day-trippers come over on the ferry, but even Flamenco is unspoiled by East Coast seashore standards.

We tried a new beach, sometimes two, each day. Zoni Beach, on the windy north side, was great for wave-jumping in the white-sand shallows, then retreating to the shade of bushes and small trees to read. Playa Larga, also on the windward side, had bathtub-like sandy depressions in the shallow shelf of an old reef. Tamarindo and Melones had fantastic snorkeling, and we quickly learned the best patches for turtle watching, gazing at the electric blues and yellows of tropical fish, and exploring otherworldly forests of coral resembling giant brains and reindeer antlers. Several shops on the island’s only town (known on maps as Dewey for a long-gone naval commander, a name that appears rarely used) rent snorkel gear and stable ocean kayaks for reasonable rates.

The hilly terrain offered striking views of the island’s large sheltered bay and the ocean around every turn, flawed only by the dozens of signs that oddly informed us in Spanish that we were entering or leaving the tsunami danger zone. No tsunami has done any damage in Culebra in modern history; it looked as if an enterprising sign-sales­man had captured the government’s attention.

We stopped in at the little Culebra history museum, open only on weekends, and ended up spending well over an hour, watching a documentary in which old-timers recalled the days before electricity, the annual invasions of as many as 7,000 sailors (on an island whose permanent population even today is about 2,000), munitions accidents that maimed and killed islanders, and the successful campaign to oust the Navy. The residual effects persist more than four decades later; while we were there, a Navy team closed Flamenco for a day while it disarmed a bomb that had surfaced from the sand. (Culebra may be the only spot on American territory where the occasional car displays a “Nixon” bumper sticker, in gratitude for President Richard M. Nixon’s decision to end the annual military shelling.)

No one will visit Culebra for the night life, but a half-dozen restaurants scattered around the little town offered excellent seafood and Puerto Rican specialties. Dinghy Dock had tables right on the water, with herds of three-foot tarpon lingering dockside for fish heads tossed from customers, and beautiful fishing bats swooping at the water after dusk. The lobster risotto at El Eden was especially memorable, as was the goat stew at Susie’s. Both were open only a few days a week, and we soon learned to call first. The laid-back Culebra attitude toward commerce was summed up by the sign painted on a gift kiosk that we never saw in operation: “Open some days,” it read, “closed on others.”

On our last day, the wind died down enough to let us paddle rented kayaks a mile or so through choppy seas to Cayo Luis Peña, a hilly little island to the southwest that is part of the wildlife refuge. Following the advice of Ken Ellis of the Culebra Bike Shop, who rents all kinds of other things as well, we checked out the snorkeling in a couple of quiet coves, collected sea glass and hollow coconut shells on the beach, ate a picnic lunch and then crossed back to Culebra, paddling from beach to beach with a couple more snorkeling stops. A final push home into the wind, with big swells crashing against the kayaks’ bows and squalls of wind you could see dappling the water ahead, left us happily worn out. Back at the house, over cold beers on the deck, as the Culebrita lighthouse began to blink in the gathering darkness, we schemed aloud about how soon we might be able to return.

18/10/2014

All SEASONS CRUISES AND TRAVEL
Presents
SINGLES CRUISES !!!

7 Night Halloween Eastern Caribbean Singles Cruise

Halloween isn't just for kids! In fact, it's our most popular cruise of the year. Hundreds of singles join us for the largest Halloween bash at sea – complete with a costume contest , spooky themed events & mixers and other fun. Join us aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas with seven distinct neighborhoods, Oceanside AquaTheatres, Broadway hit Chicago, a 3D movie theatre, and more!

Need a roommate, airfare, or have other questions?
Julio, your travel agent will be happy to help.

Sail Date: October 26, 2014
Port: Ft. Lauderdale (Where are we going?)
Ship: Royal Caribbean Allure Of The Seas
Ages: All Ages

Cabins & Pricing -
Browse selections below and remember...our pricing is per person & includes all taxes and fees!

Interior Stateroom -
Interior staterooms are an excellent value. These spacious staterooms have no window which is great if you like to sleep late!

Your Own Cabin:
$1,960.47
Deposit: $550 Share a Cabin:
$1,076.47
Per person | Deposit: $300


Oceanview Stateroom -
The large picture window will delight you and provides an excellent view of the ocean and each destination!

Your Own Cabin:
$2,060.47
Deposit: $550 Share a Cabin:
$1,126.47
Per person | Deposit: $300


Private Balcony Stateroom -
Enjoy the scenic views from your own private balcony. Most balcony staterooms also have a separate sitting area.

Your Own Cabin:
$2,640.47
Deposit: $550 Share a Cabin:
$1,436.47
Per person | Deposit: $300


Where are we going, what are we doing??

Well we can tell you this...you won't be bored! We have some great times planned both for our onboard journey as well as in port. Check each day out below, just click on it to see what we have up our sleeves!

Even better, join us before the cruise at our select pre-cruise hotel and "Get Together". It's a great opportunity to meet and socialize with your fellow travelling companions before you board the ship!


Sunday October 26, 2014 >> Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale lies along the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the New River, 25 miles north of Miami. Its warm tropical weather attracts many people throughout the year. For sun-worshippers, the city has six miles of beaches. There are also many recreational waterways with extensive boating facilities, access to every conceivable watersport, a variety of fascinating museums and trendy restaurants, and an array of entertainment venues. The Royal Caribbean Allure Of The Seas departs Ft. Lauderdale. Arrive early, (boarding is from 12:30pm to 4:00pm ). Once onboard, please join us for our first SinglesCruise event - our welcome cocktail party! Please check your singles mingles itinerary for the exact time of the party and any other important information.

Monday October 27, 2014 >> 7am - 2pm Nassau, Bahamas

For a city now known for its warming sun and balmy breezes, Nassau has a tumultuous past. First settled by the English, the area was contested by England, France and Spain. For many years, Nassau was a home base for notorious pirates, and it was burned to the ground by the Spanish three different times. Since 1740, however, visitors from all over the world in search of both relaxation and adventure have made Nassau their favorite destination.

Tuesday October 28, 2014 >> All Day at Sea

Enjoy a Fun Day at Sea and all the exciting Singles Cruise exclusive activities.

Wednesday October 29, 2014 >> 10am - 7pm St. Thomas, USVI

St. Thomas is known as an idyllic vacation spot today, but its history is not so peaceful. In the 18th century, the island was at the center of a bustling pirate culture, as swashbuckling pirates such as Blackbeard and Drake traded stolen wares in the port of Charlotte Amalie. This world-renowned Caribbean island is home to amazing beaches, gorgeous sea and landscapes and unbelievable duty-free shopping.

Thursday October 30, 2014 >> 8am - 5pm Philipsburg, St. Maarten

When the Spanish closed their colonial fort on St. Maarten in 1648, a few Dutch and French soldiers hid on the island and decided to share it. Soon after, the Netherlands and France signed a formal agreement to split St. Maarten in half, as it is today. Philipsburg displays its Dutch heritage in its architecture and landscaping. The island offers endless stretches of beach, beautiful landscapes and great shopping.

Friday October 31, 2014 >> All Day at Sea

Enjoy a Fun Day at Sea and all the exciting Singles Cruise exclusive activities.

Saturday November 1, 2014 >> All Day at Sea

Enjoy a Fun Day at Sea and all the exciting Singles Cruise exclusive activities.

Sunday November 2, 2014 >> 6:15am Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Royal Caribbean Allure Of The Seas and all of our Singles Cruise guests arrive back in Ft. Lauderdale. After an exciting week full of fun, the cruise has finally come to an end. The memories and all your new found friendships will last a lifetime!

More than a Cruise, it's the most fun you'll have at sea!

07/10/2014

Reason #57 A - F

Why you should only rely on a travel consultant.

Join the millions of travelers that keep in constant contact with their travel consultant. When they want to travel and get the best bang for their dollars, smart travelers never rely Trip Advisor or online review boards. You wouldn't take your car to your dentist to have it worked on, you take it to your mechanic. So take your travel needs to a travel consultant. You save time, headaches and money with one professional. Do it today!

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07/10/2014

"The Enchanted Island" has many things to see and do, and far to many to list here.
So here are 5 things around San Juan or within a short drive of the city. One of the 5 should be on your bucket list. It's a night adventure you won't soon forget, I promise you.

San Juan is a sensual city that can be enjoyed by just digging in and living: eating, dancing, swimming, walking, drinking. Even if a visitor never went on a tour or sought out an attraction they still would have a wonderful time. That said, the city is chock-a-block with interesting sights that will keep travelers fully engaged between their next plate of mofungo, or their next turn on the salsa dance floor.

Travelers staying in San Juan will also find it easy to venture outside of the capital to explore the surrounding countryside. There are plenty of tour operators who can pick visitors up at their hotel and transport them to their destination.

READERS' CHOICE: Puerto Rico voted 'Best U.S. Island'

Adventurous travelers will want to rent a car and set off on their own. One of the pleasures of self-drive excursions is the ability to stop whenever a traveler sees something of interest, whether it's an especially scenic overlook, an eye-catching shop or restaurant, or vendors selling colorful fruits and vegetables by the side of the road. Self-drive excursions aren't that daunting; highway signs are bilingual and driving is on the right hand side of the road, same as in the U.S. It's a little more challenging driving in the center of San Juan city, especially Old San Juan. One way to circumvent this is to rent a car at the airport. Drivers will be outside of the city and in minutes they'll be zipping down one of Puerto Rico's modern highways.

OLD SAN JUAN

Any sightseeing tour has to start with Old San Juan, a colorful seven-square block neighborhood of cobblestone streets, numerous shops and restaurants, as well as a number of historic Spanish Colonial buildings dating back to the 1500s. While there are many sites of interest, there are a few that should be on the top of any visitor's list.

One of Old San Juan's iconic sights is El Morro, a stone fortress dating back to 1539. The Spanish fort commands a perch on a rocky promontory and was was the main line of defense against attacks from the English and Dutch. Today visitors can roam the grounds, enjoying magnificent sea views while touring the castle walls, cannons, dungeons and barracks. An onsite museum showcases the fort's rich history. The park-like grounds are popular with locals, too, who come to picnic and fly kites. Visitors should keep an eye out for kite vendors if they want to join in.

A single ticket to El Morro also allows entrance to nearby Castillo San CristĂłbal, a fort with walls 150 feet high and numerous positions for cannon aimed out towards the sea. Both forts offer hours of good times combining history, fresh sea breezes and sunshine.

It could be said that the Cathedral de San Juan Bautista is the soul of Puerto Rico. The Gothic-style cathedral dates back to 1540. The remains of Ponce de Leon, the early explorer and seeker of the lost Fountain of Youth, is interred in the cathedral. There are also the mummified remains of St. Pio, a Roman-era saint executed for his inviolable faith in Christianity. The cathedral was once bedecked in gold and silver, but looters have long run off with this b***y. After touring the cathedral, weary travelers can take a rest in the shade on one of the benches in Plaza de las Monjas, directly across from the cathedral.

La Casa Blanca is another Old San Juan sight worth touring. The former home of Ponce de Leon, La Casa Blanca was also a fort early in San Juan's history. La Casa Blanca was built in 1521. The structure now houses a museum displaying artifacts from San Juan's early history.

SEE MORE: Click through our San Juan travel guide

BACARDI DISTILLERY TOUR

Those travelers with an interest in rum production should make tracks for the Bacardi Distillery Tour, right outside of San Juan in Cataño, only minutes away. The tour, which is free, tells the story of the Bacardi family and the distillery, which is the largest in the world. Interactive exhibits show visitors the fermentation, aging and blending process of making rum. Interaction takes an appealing step further, with the opportunity to learn how to mix iconic rum cocktails like the Cuba Libre (rum and coke) as well as tasting two samples of Bacardi rum. Passionate aficionados can dip into the distillery store and purchase Reserva Limitada, a 12-year aged rum made by Bacardi that is sold nowhere else.

MUSEO DE LAS AMERICAS

For a look at how the people of Puerto Rico lived during past centuries, drop into the Museo de las Americas. The museum exhibits tools, artifacts, weapons, musical instruments, as well as other items, from Puerto Rico's past. The museum also showcases the popular arts of Puerto Rico, such as Santos (carvings of saints), as well as exhibits explaining the extent that African culture and religions impacted that of Puerto Rico.

EL YUNQUE RAINFOREST

El Yunque Rainforest is a National Park about 35 miles east of San Juan. Diehard nature-lovers can opt for exploring the 28,000-acre park via a network of nature trails, while less-enthusiastic hikers can drive along El Yunque's well-maintained roads. The lush green rainforest is thick with towering trees and palms, while dramatic waterfalls appear one after the other. At various points in the forest, visitors have the option of climbing the stairs of lookout towers. These afford sweeping views of the forest and distant sea.

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BIOLUMINESCENT BAY LAGUNA GRANDE

Puerto Rico has three bioluminescent lagoons, with the most famous being the one on the island of Vieques. There's also a bioluminescent lagoon in Fajardo, about 37 miles from San Juan. Participants first board kayaks at night and then set off along a series of watery trails through mangroves, until they come upon the Bioluminescent Bay Laguna Grande, an open body of water teeming with bioluminescent organisms called "pyrodiniums bahamenses." When the water is disturbed by a kayak paddle the water lights up and glows with tiny points of blue and emerald green light. It's a magical experience – imagine millions of tiny organisms waving glow sticks at a rave.

Top five luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbeanby Mark RogersMost don't know there are what I refer to as the 3 t...
22/05/2014

Top five luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean
by Mark Rogers

Most don't know there are what I refer to as the 3 tiers of All-Inclusive (AI) resorts.

At the top tier of AI resorts, you won't get nickeled and dimed to enjoy a few extras. Plus, you won't have to wear a silly colored wrist band identifying what level of AI you purchased.
Do you snorkel or are you a certified diver? At the top resorts like Sandals and others, you can blow bubbles until your hearts content. Premium liquid refreshments are the norm not the exception. The cuisine is 5 star quality ALL THE TIME. Room amentities are second to none, and the list goes on and on.

Many travelers think AI is out of their price range, but when you add up what's included at the true AI's that is not at the non-AI resorts or at so called AI resorts, the value is right in front of you.
You should recall your vacation for years to come not infuriating memories and reget over the money you wasted.

The best beaches of Puerto Rico.One of my personal favorite is Luquillo Beach, but the beaches just outside of San Juan ...
22/05/2014

The best beaches of Puerto Rico.

One of my personal favorite is Luquillo Beach, but the beaches just outside of San Juan are nothing to sneeze at and are the new playground of the younger Puerto Ricans. The shore line around Ponce gently slope and you can walk far out before it gets deep. These beaches are some of the most calm on Puerto Rico.

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