Nay. I am not about to regale you with unconfirmed stories of how the Bermuda Triangle 'sucks in ships to the bottom of the sea' and 'bring down airforce jets'. I would like to tell you a story of the legally known British Overseas Territory - the Bermuda or the Somers Isles.
1503, Spanish sea Captain Juan De Bermudez became the...
Most an ancient civilization in the Americas has its roots in Mexico. From Olmec to Toltec, from Teotihuacan to Zapotec and Maya and Aztec...every civilization worth its salt in the ancient Americas has a connection to Mexico. Perhaps there is something to this country than meets the eye.
The name 'Mēxihco' is a Nahuatl word that means 'Among the prickly pears...
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...
August 2014 saw Jubilee Travel’s Marketing Director Judy Karwacki visiting Mexico’s Copper Canyon, which is larger and deeper than the more famous and crowded Grand Canyon. The Copper Canyon is actually a system of many canyons, 5 of which are easier to access. Judy’s journey included hopping onboard the train at Chepe to enjoy the best part of the famous Copper Canyon train line. With the...
Welcome to Grenada, an island nation located in the southeastern Caribbean Sea, on the southern end of Grenadines. The country is made up of the main Grenada Island and six other smaller islands. If you plan to visit the island, make sure you know the following facts about it.
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...
Longing for Italian hospitality? Guess what, you can actually have more than their great food. The Italian Alps are a sight to behold. This is the reason why you are well advised to vacation at the legendary Club Med Cervinia.
In the evenings you can listen to the stories as told by mountaineers that have conquered the towering Matterhorn. In the...
The Sandals Grande Riviera is perched on the Jamaican holiday destination, the Ocho Rios. The resort is one of a kind in that it offers 3-in-1 kind of experience. It has the beach club for high energy parties and entertainment, the seaside garden where guests get to relax and unwind as they enjoy the spectacular ocean views and it has...
Feeling like a trip to Central America? Take it from me; you are better of starting at the top. If you cannot start at the top, Nicaragua will do. There is so much to learn and experience in Nicaragua that bypassing it will be a huge mistake. Below are a few things about the country to get you going.
The Sandals Royal Caribbean is a melting pot of cultures. Although the resort boasts an English heritage particularly through its Georgian-style architectural design, it has had an influence from almost all of the world’s cultures.
The resort’s surroundings are punctuated by beautifully manicured gardens and feature the ever graceful peacocks roaming the compound. The picture of a British holiday destination is...
