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Thursday, June 13, 2019

June Spotlight: 10 Pinterest Picks for Summer Travel Ideas and Inspiration


The Best Seaside Cottage Rentals As Seen on Coastal Living

Cape Cod National Seashore Park & Sites of Interest Map

Acadia National Park, Maine, US — The First National Park East of the Mississippi River

New England Wildlife

Caribbean and Bermuda Marine Life
 
Boston Globe's Best of Bermuda, the Sun-Seeker's Vacation Guide

Sailing New England

Waterfront Dining in Boston

Lobster Lover's Guide to Connecticut

Destination Antigua: The beach beckons in this Pineapple Beach Club Photo




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Sunday, October 31, 2010

Destination: St. Maarten








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Friday, October 15, 2010

Larimar: A Rare Gem in the Dominican Republic

Larimar is a rare semi-precious gemstone found in the Dominican Republic province of Barahona.

Early inhabitants believed the stones originated from the sea. In 1916, a parish priest named Miguel Domingo Fuertes Loren discovered the blue rock, and unsuccessfully petitioned the government for permission to explore its origin.

In 1974, local Dominican, Miguel Méndez and Norman Rilling, a member of the U.S. Peace Corps, rediscovered the blue stones along the shore and were traced to the volcanoes on the island. Samples of the unusual stones were later identified as pectolite by the Smithsonian Institute. Pectolite exists in other parts of the world, but DR is home to the only known blue variety.

Larimar with its incredibly beautiful blue-green hues was named after the daughter of Méndez (a combination of Larissa, and Mar, the Spanish word for the sea.)

Photo courtesy of the Larimar Jewelry Factory

The Larimar Jewelry factory in Santo Domingo, DR also owns the Larimar Museum.
Learn more at www.larimarfactory.com


 
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Saturday, October 9, 2010

Adventure: Boiling Lake, Dominica

 
Courtesy of Jungle Bay Resort & Spa

The Lake is inside the Morne Trois Piton National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.




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Saturday, October 2, 2010

BLOGWATCH: Travel New England & The Caribbean

Foliage without crowds: Maine’s Schoodic region delivers big time 
"It packs a wallop, with not one, but two Scenic Byways, a portion of Acadia National Park, the fabulous Donnell Pond Public Reserve Lands, and the Petit Manan section of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Reserve."
--Hilary Nangle, Maine Travel Maven Blog

BVI to Host First Caribbean Superyacht Regatta
"The inaugural Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous will be held on March 16-20, 2011 in the British Virgin Islands. The event will also mark the debut of a new superyacht marina and yacht club on the North Sound coast of Virgin Gorda that will be linked to the Biras Creek resort and the new Oil Nut Bay luxury resort community." 
--Robert's Caribbean Travel Blog at About.com


 

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Friday, October 1, 2010

Food & Wine in the Sun


Courtesy of Cayman Islands Tourism 


Cayman Cookout on January 13-16, 2011 -- "Join Chef Eric Ripert for a weekend celebrating food, wine and the natural beauty of the Caribbean at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. An incomparable roster of world famous chefs, sommeliers and spirits blenders will offer tastings, demonstrations, tours and dinners that celebrate the barefoot elegance that only the Cayman Islands can deliver." Info page


Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival on November 19-22, 2010
"Set among the pristine white beaches and glorious limpid blue waters of our tropical paradise, some of the world’s greatest chefs and wine experts will join together with the island’s best culinary artists to share their talents and to create, what is certain to be, an unforgettable and rewarding experience." Info page

 

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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Tourism Buzz

Recent Headlines 

Sod turned for $800m project on Barbados: "HARLEQUIN HOTEL & RESORTS is seeking to redefine tourism in Barbados by establishing a US$400 million (BDS$800 million) facility with soccer fields and tennis courts using Liverpool and Pat Cash as star appeal and partners." -Nation News
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As the leaves turn, dollars flow into Vermont: "Leaf peeping is a multi-million dollar industry in Vermont. At least it is if you add up all the money tourists spend while they’re not looking at the leaves: on lodging, food, gas, groceries, shopping and recreation." -Burlington Free Press More

Relaunch of Dominican Republic’s icon tourism region
"Tourism minister Francisco Javier Garcia on Tuesday said he heads a committee that includes all of Puerto Plata’s sectors to relaunch that tourism region, begun in the 1980s, the country’s first." -DominicanToday
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Monday, September 27, 2010

Discover St Vincent Island: A Tropical Paradise


An introduction to St.Vincent & The Grenadines main island.





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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Photo of the Day: Musha Cay

 
Photo courtesy of Musha Cay and the Islands of Copperfield Bay


Musha Cay, is a private island hidden among the out-island of The Exumas, in the Bahamas. Discover 700 acres of lush, natural beauty, where the only other guests are selected by you. Pictured above is the 2200 sq. ft. Balinese Beach Pavillion. The island hideaway features a state-of-the-art giant outdoor movie theater on Coconut Beach, collected antiques and treasures from around the world, and an amphibious catamaran. View property


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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Adventure Channel: Touring Grenada

Spice Craft Tour 
Itinerary and photo provided by Helvellyn Tours


A 100% Grenadian experience!

Originally British, the ‘Creole buses’ were the first large means of transportation on the island in the 50’s. Bringing these buses back into circulation gives the opportunity of savouring the charm of Grenada in the early days! Nothing has changed: bright colours and natural air-conditioning……………..…so, off we go for a truly local cocktail!

Climb onboard our local bus and we will take you to discover local creations, sold by the creators themselves. Better shopping, better prices in a true Grenadian market ambience.

Our first stop takes us to a craft center that produces pottery, bath and body products, paintings, wearable art and so much more…..

Our second stop takes us into the heart of the city, heavily influence by the French and English with its red brick buildings and fish scale tiled rooftops. A two sided town: The Carenage is a port for spotting wooden schooners built in neighbouring island Carriacou, fishing boats coming in after time on the high sea and private yachts pulling up to the yacht clubs.

The Esplanade: Here the large cruise liners dock. Lined with vendors the wonderful aroma of spices greets us.

The ambience continues to flow as we leave the hustle and bustle behind. The bus follows the road along the tropical hills, stopping at one of our Forts taking us further back in time.

Further along the path, we admire the rural delight of the Grenadian countryside: stylish houses, well kept gardens, mango, papaya, breadfruit and cocoa trees with a panoramic vista of the southwest coast.

We allow ourselves to be gently rocked and soothed by the Caribbean breeze as we are taken back to our hotel.

To learn more about this tour, contact helvellynhouse@spiceisle.com or visit www.travelgrenadagrenadines.com
 

 

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Adventure Channel: Touring Barbados

Best of Barbados Tour
Itinerary and photo provided by Glory Tours, Barbados


Our first stop on this unforgettable tour will be Harrisons Cave where you will travel through the winding tunnels in a tram and make your way into the beautifully light caverns, view the majestic stalactites and stalagmites which have been growing from the floors and ceilings for many centuries. Cascading through the caves, the crystal blue waters form magnificent pools and waterfalls; Harrison's cave is guaranteed to be an experience of a lifetime.

Then make your way through the Island's green hills and down on to our spectacular East Coast where you will view the Atlantic surf crashing onto the rugged coastline.

After enjoying these breathtaking sights & stops you will enjoy a delicious lunch full of local flavor. With your tummies full and your cameras ready we are off to the Wild life Reserve for a glimpse of those mischievous Barbados green tail monkeys. Walk along the paths and watch them swing from the trees but look out is that a speed bump bellow? No it’s a red led tortoise making his way around. There are many different animals at the reserve for you to enjoy. The Monkeys, Turtles, Deer, Peacocks, Mara, Cayman just to name a few.

For the second part of your day join us on a glass bottom boat trip along the glitzy west coast of the Island. Take a swim with our friendly sea turtles and snorkel with hundreds of fish off of one of our colorful reefs.

To learn more about Glory Tours, contact sarah@glorytours.org or visit http://www.glorytours.org/

Adventure Channel highlights exciting tours in the Caribbean and New England. To submit an itinerary for publication consideration, write to bostonpresssuite (at) gmail (dot) com.


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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Upcoming Seafood Festivals

Succulent Fare & lots more

Hampton Beach Seafood Festival - Sept. 10, 11 & 12
The most spectacular seaside festival with fun, food, and events for the entire family!

Scallop Festival in Bourne - Sept. 24, 25 & 26, 2010
“Best Festival Award” by Cape Cod Life Magazine.

Turks & Caicos Conch Festival - Nov. 26 & 27, 2010
Celebrating the islands’ most famous delicacy, historical icon, and number one export.

Wellfleet Oyster Festival - October 16 & 17, 2010
Celebrating the town's famous oysters, clams and shellfishing traditions.

Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival - October 16 & 17, 2010
Honoring the "Harvest of the Sea" in Newport, Rhode Island.

 

 

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Eco Profile: Bonaire's Marine Park

Photo courtesy of  Tourism Bonaire

History of Bonaire's Marine Park

"In 1961, while most places were still nailing turtle shells to the wall and slurping turtle soup, Bonaire was enacting legislation to protect sea turtle eggs and nests. In 1971, at a time when divers carried spear guns in much the same way that divers today tote underwater cameras, Bonaire banned spearfishing from its reefs. In 1975, the island made it illegal to break coral, take it from the water, or sell it--activities that are still practiced today in the Indo-Pacific. It was no wonder, then, that the government of Bonaire decided to create the Bonaire Marine Park, the next logical step in the island's conservation efforts. With the generous financial support of the World Wildlife Fund of Holland, the Marine Park was established in 1979 . The park's purpose is to ensure that Bonaire's marine resources-its magnificent coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangroves-remain intact so that everyone can enjoy our wonderful coral reefs for years to come, just as they are now." -- Geographia.com

Planning an eco trip to Bonaire? Visit http://www.tourismbonaire.com


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Tourism Buzz: For the week of 9-5-10

Perfect weather sparks New England tourism rebound
Bloomberg Businessweek

Labor Day Tourism takes a hit in Maine
Press Herald

The Flinty Nature of New Hampshire Tourism – In Defense of the Grande Dame Resorts
Hotel News Resource

Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister wants to increase tourism
Trinidad Express Newspaper

New attraction for Barbados heritage tourism market
eTurboNews

Anguilla's Viceroy Resort sold to Starwoods Hotel Group
The Anguillian Newspaper

Cape Air to fly to Anguilla commencing December 22, 2010
The Anguillian Newspaper

Puerto Rico looks to top-end travelers to boost income
The Independent UK


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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Today's Featured Photo

Jade Mountain Resort: A View of the St. Lucia Pitons

Photo Courtesy of Jade Mountain Resort, St. Lucia
 

The luxurious Jade Mountain Resort, on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, is an award-winning hotel, featuring bold architecture and stunning views of the Caribbean Sea, and twin mountain peaks, the Pitons. Visit the resort's website, plan your stay.

 

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BLOG WATCH - Nuts About Southwest, vtravelled Blog, enRoute Blog

 Recent Airline Blog Features:


Southwest Airlines Celebrates One Year at Boston Logan
Southwest Airlines 'Nuts About Southwest' Blog

Bona Fide Barbados: The Real Island Deal
Virgin Atlantic vtravelled Blog

What To Do When You’re Not on the Beach in Grand Cayman
Air Canada enRoute Blog



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