April Editor's Picks
Each month we publish our favorite articles on happenings in the
Resort of the Month: "LUXURIA" Boca Raton, Florida
The most luxurious residential building ever constructed in South Florida and the most unique building in the U.S., Luxuria features estate residences, three two-story penthouses and a duo of single-family custom estate homes. Each of Luxuria’s residences is custom designed – in fact, the project’s developer pulled a separate permit for each one – giving residents the feeling they are in a self-standing house, not a condominium.Read More
Eco-Tourism in Abaco
Towering pine trees and coconut palms sway in the tropical island breeze. The sun shines down warming the top pools of the blue holes. The colorful Abaco Parrots happily greet guests from their nesting spots. Spring is a beautiful time of year to explore all the wonders of Great Abaco Island . While many visitors come to the Out Islands for our wonderful variety of water-based activities, it’s those who venture inland who get to learn other aspects of what makes our destination so unique. Read More
Historic Schooner Gets Major Facelift to Stay in Key West
A $1.25 million restoration project has kept a historic sailing schooner in Key West, the same city in which it was built and launched 72 years ago. The full refurbishment of the 130-foot Western Union required more than three years and was spearheaded by a local organization formed to preserve the vessel and keep it in Key West. Read More
Mango Bay, a small, all-inclusive Barbados paradise
The 76-room Mango Bay (formerly the Mango Bay Hotel and Beach Club) was built in 1993 and has recently undergone renovations. It is located in St. James and the heart of Holetown, a historic west-coast town. The resort has a pool and beach, one restaurant, and is located about 40 minutes from Grantly Adams International Airport. Mango Bay is surrounded by palm trees on one side, the Caribbean on the other. Read More
Queen's Bath - Fascinating Natural Eleuthera Attraction
We always like to visit the awesome geological structure Queen's Bath in northern central Eleuthera. These natural pools on the Atlantic side of Eleuthera are located 0.6 miles (1 km) south of the famous - and in rough weather dangerous - Glass Window Bridge. If the sea is calm, enjoy a dip during low to medium tide. Read More
Baha Mar Project Creates Environmental Biospheres in Cable Beach
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Reducing the intensity of land use and environmental conservation are driving the partnership between The Bahamas National Trust and Baha Mar. The two aim to promote corporate social responsibility and eco-tourism throughout their revitalisation of the Cable Beach area, as well as designating the area’s wetland systems. Read More
Bahamian Johnny Cake
The earliest attestation of the term "johnny cake" is from 1739 (in South Carolina); the spelling "journey cake" is only attested from 1775 (on the Gulf coast), but may be the earlier form. When the Loyalists migrated from the Carolinas to the Bahamas to avoid George Washington and his gang, they most certainly took their Johnny cake recipe. Johnny cake is eaten in many different countries, but the recipes range greatly. Read More
What's New in Jamaica
Jamica had long been known for the Quality, Quantity and Variety of its All Inclusive Resorts. From the sedate family oriented resorts to the "Grin and Bear It" approach of Hedonism and others. Our Guide presents us Reviews of the entries in the resort market. Read More
Key West, Beyond the Beach
The largest living coral reef in the United States exists as backbone to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, a 2,800-square-nautical-mile ecosystem that surrounds the 126-mile island chain of the Florida Keys. This reef is home to a diverse group of plants and animals all protected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. And as scientists continue to shed light on the Keys' underwater life, visitors can learn more about this delicate ecosystem at the new Eco-Discovery Center in Key West that opened a year ago this month. Read More
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