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...
So you have finally decided to go and see for yourself the 'ship-torpedoing' and 'Plane-sucking' Bermuda triangle? I'd hate to be a kill-joy, but there is nothing there. Rather, you should go to the island of Bermuda and have yourself a nice meal at its top restaurants. Perhaps you will have a real story here to regale your friends back...
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...
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...
San Juan is a captivating place. It has had many visitors who visited and decided to become its citizens. It is as addictive as it is beautiful. There are hundreds of interesting things to do and you will always be hard pressed for time. From hiking, surfing, sunbathing and fine dining to visiting the zoos, high energy clubs, museums, art...
The Caribbean's turquoise waters and sandy beaches make for a fantastic relaxation and rejuvenation holiday. The tropical weather and sun make it a great escape for those keen on avoiding winter in the northern hemisphere. Below are Caribbean's top beaches;
1. Shaol Bay, Anguilla
Look out for the Hollywood stars for chitchat. The pearly white beach is located on the island's Atlantic...
You have never treated your lover like a queen/king that they deserve to be if you have never taken them to the lover's nests in Central America. These are places haunted by the Hollywood celebrities who discovered early on that the easiest way to happiness is taking holidays as regularly as possible.
Costa Rica in Central America is one of the...
Discovered by Spanish sailors in the 15th century, Barbados is a Caribbean Island that is located about 400 miles north east of Trinidad and Tobago. It is an island country located in the Lesser Antilles. It measures 34 kilometers long and 23 kilometers wide on a 431 square kilometers land mass. Since it is situated on the outside of the...
One of the most significant changes in the wedding industry in the last 10 years is the emergence of destination weddings. This is a phenomenon where a couple contracts a wedding company to look for a wedding destination based on their set of requirements and preferences.
Fortunately for you, after reading this post, you may not require a wedding expert to...
Ocho Rios is Spanish for 'eight rivers' and is a Jamaican town in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast. It is a popular holiday destination with attractions such as Columbus Park, maritime artifacts and Spanish colonial buildings. It is said that it is the first place that Christopher Columbus supposedly came to land. As such, the place...
