Caribbean/C America
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Landing in San Juan, Puerto Rico – A Great View!
More Details: Landing in San Juan, Puerto Rico – A Great View!I moved to the Isla del Encanto, Puerto Rico, when I was two years old and lived there until I finished high school. During my many trips back to the island, I have always enjoyed the landing in San Juan as I get a great view no matter on which side of the airplane I…
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The Warm Capitals: Panama City, Manila, San Juan, and Port of Spain
More Details: The Warm Capitals: Panama City, Manila, San Juan, and Port of SpainFor many, the ideal vacation is to go where it is sunny and warm, be it the tropics or somewhere with good “Mediterranean” climate. Be it the Caribbean, the South Pacific, or the Greek Isles, sun and fun seem to go together. I am not as much a chaser of these climates but they definitely…
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Photos of the Week: Ships Awaiting Canal Crossing – from the Air
More Details: Photos of the Week: Ships Awaiting Canal Crossing – from the AirThe Panama Canal, of which I have written about before, is a marvel of engineering. Not only the lock system but also the massive works required to create the channel and the man-made lake that serves as the holding pond for the ships in the middle of their passage. Ships await passage in either side…
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Roadside Treats on the Way to Maracas Bay, Trinidad
More Details: Roadside Treats on the Way to Maracas Bay, TrinidadI think I must be hungry because chadon beni has been on my mind today… It is making me remember my trip to to Maracas Bay in Trinidad. On the way there, we made a stop for “Trini-Treats”, a roadside kiosk with a neat array of munchies, some familiar to me having grown up in…
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At Punta Cana and Altos de Chavon in the Dominican Republic
More Details: At Punta Cana and Altos de Chavon in the Dominican RepublicMy family does enjoy the beach more so one of the options when we travel together and are not hitting a cruise (a great way for us to travel together) is to go to a nice resort. A few years back, we chose to go to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, where we stayed…
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11 Experiences to Have in Puerto Rico
More Details: 11 Experiences to Have in Puerto RicoBecause I lived in Puerto Rico for 15 years, I often get asked about what to do and where to stay in this beautiful island. Of course, these things depend on the type of vacation one is looking for, one’s general preferences, etc. but I can usually provide a varied list of recommendations so others…
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Photo of the Week – Mayan Ruins of Altun Ha, Belize
More Details: Photo of the Week – Mayan Ruins of Altun Ha, BelizeThis is the view down from the high pyramid at Altun Ha in Belize. This is easy to visit whether you are visiting the country lounging on its great beaches or are in the country for a day stop in a cruise!
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Four Decades of the Panama Canal
More Details: Four Decades of the Panama CanalI have been to Panama a few times in my life as I have relatives who live there. During those visits I have enjoyed Panama City itself, traveled to see El Valle, been to the beaches near Coronado, visited isolated populations on ecotourism visits, spent time on the beautiful island of Contadora (in the Pearl…
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Photo of the Week: León, Nicaragua
More Details: Photo of the Week: León, NicaraguaI visited the town of León, Nicaragua a couple of times for half days during my visits to Nicaragua in the mid-2000s. Its main plaza is typical of the Spanish colonial layout seen all throughout parts of the Caribbean, and Central and South America. León adds a nice touch with a statue in the plaza……
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Photo of the Week: The Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
More Details: Photo of the Week: The Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la AltagraciaThe title of this post seems like a mouthful: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia (Basilica of our Lady of Altagracia). This massive structure in Higüey, Dominican Republic is to honor the Virgin of Altagracia, national patron saint of the country. It was inaugurated in the 1970s and is within reach of many tourist…
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Curacao Photo Essay: Art, Architecture and Some Very Dark Skies
More Details: Curacao Photo Essay: Art, Architecture and Some Very Dark SkiesI enjoyed food, music and sun in Curacao but I also enjoyed admiring the art and architecture in this amazing island! High kudos to the Hotel Kura Holanda for preserving the beautiful architecture and allowing visitors to walk through it! No better way than sharing pictures to help you see what caught my eye. Click…
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A Few Good Things to Do in Willemstad, Curacao
More Details: A Few Good Things to Do in Willemstad, CuracaoLast year, I visited Curacao, formerly part of the Netherlands Antilles, with a couple of friends after spending a few days in Trinidad and Tobago. Based on that too-brief visit, I thought I’d share my recommendation on things to do in Willemstad! Curacao is an interesting place with lots of things to do and experience. …