The year is 1492 and the greatest explorer of the time, Christopher Columbus, has just stumbled on an island in the Caribbean Sea. Upon entering, the explorer would find the island occupied by the Taino people, also called the Arawak by the Spaniards.
Other occupants of the island were the Guanajatabey and Ciboney people. The locals called the island 'Caobana'. To...
Puerto Rico was formerly known as San Juan Bautista. This name was given by Christopher Columbus in honor of the Catholic Saint John the Baptist. He also called its capital 'Ciudad de Puerto Rico', which is Spanish for 'Rich Port City'. The locals eventually called the country Puerto Rico.
That is the European part. Now to the local Taino part. The...
Aruba is one of the world's most loved holiday destinations. It is therefore imperative you know where to dine during your stay. The country divides its dining into 3 major categories namely; budget dining, casual dining, and fine dining. You are therefore covered if you are travelling on lean budget or are not into formal dining or just want to...
The name Cancun is derived from the Mayan name 'Kaan kun'. Linguistic scholars have different translations of the name. Some like to think it means 'nest of snakes' while others think it as 'place of the golden snake'. Whichever translation that takes your fancy, one thing about Cancun holds true - there are very few places on earth that can...
Jamaica is known for its dance and reggae music, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and of course Dunns River Falls. However, you will be hard pressed to hear travellers talking about the culinary scene in Jamaica. Read through this blog and get to discover the secrets of Jamaican cuisine. The secrets are presented in point format;
1. First of all, you...
Nay, Rio de Janeiro is not just a beach. This city is the most visited in the Southern Hemisphere. You don't think it is just for its beautiful but over crowded beaches, do you? I mean, what about the carnivals? What about Christ the Redeemer statue? What about attractions such as Sugar Loaf Mountain, Maracana Stadium, Tijuca Forest, the Amazon...
Amsterdam is easily the 'Sin City' of Europe. It is comparable only to Las Vegas in US. It is therefore no wonder pleasure-seekers and businessmen have a soft spot for this Dutch capital. If you are in the city, you have already realized how expensive it is to eat out. If you are yet to travel, then today is your...
Feeling like getting cozy with your loved one? Lucky you. Most people would do anything to have that feeling. Don't take it for granted. Take your loved one to a place where you can make memories. Its feelings and moments like this that keeps us going even when the world around us is crumbling. Below are some of the destinations...
What wouldn't you give to have a waterfall as your wedding video background? Imagine the romance in the air as your wedding vows are echoed by the tumbling waters of the waterfall...
Below is a list of 'by the waterfall' wedding destinations that are worth your consideration;
1. Niagara Falls
Apart from the hundreds of wedding chapels in Niagara, you would be interested...
No one can dispute the fact that Jamaica is a Caribbean Paradise. Its holiday hotspots such as Ocho Rios and Montego Bay top the list of great Caribbean vacation destinations. Now in these spectacular landscapes is a towering marvel - The Blue Mountain Peak (2256 meters high).
The Blue mountain ranges are the longest such ranges in Jamaica. From the summit...
