Archive for April, 2007
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How To Be Environmentally Green In Belize While Having The Time Of Your Life
Monday, April 30th, 2007
It’s easy. Stay at the Cotton Tree Lodge. The Cotton Tree Lodge’s philosphy is to ". .. be a good neighbor to the land and people which make Belize the magical, historically significant and ecologically diverse place that it is."
It’s also beautiful. And very, very unique. […]
MommaK Goes To The Dominican Republic, Pt. 2
Friday, April 27th, 2007When last we heard from MommaK, she and her husband had been joined by their two daughters, freshly sprung from the Club Med Kid’s Club. Their Dominican Republic adventure continues, today:
"So what did we do? We ate - a lot. We snorkeled, swam, played in the sand, walked, talked, and ate some […]
MommaK Goes To The Dominican Republic
Thursday, April 26th, 2007The beauteous MommaK of the blog "Petroville" has just returned from the Dominican Republic, and because I said "Please" and asked her nicely, she has given me permission to pretty much steal the post she made on her own blog and put it right here.
According to MommaK, it was a good trip.
"When we left Virginia […]
. . . And Speaking of Belize’s Placencia. . . .
Wednesday, April 25th, 2007We’ve blogged before about beautiful Placencia in Belize, but don’t think for a moment that we’re finished. Placencia is too breathtakingly and gorgeously complicated to merit only one post.
Laid back. That’s a good way to describe Placencia. You don’t need to pack very many things: some swimsuits and shorts and […]
Championship Golf in Belize? It Won’t Be Long Now!
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007Belize is, of course, famous for its fantastic golf courses, but it has never had a destination resort with a championship golf course. Until now.
A mere 20-minute drive away from the Belize International Airport, just a little ways from the Belize TourismVillage where the cruise ships arrive daily, and handy to most city businesses, […]
The Turtles Are Racing. . . . NOW! From Costa Rica to The Galapagos Islands!
Monday, April 23rd, 2007We’ve blogged before about The Great Turtle Race. We told you to pick your turtle, place your bets, and sit back and watch. Now, you can track your turtle while you’re sitting back and watching! Just click HERE and watch the progress of your turtle, and all the other turtles.
They began […]
The Dominican Republic’s Samana Peninsula: The Most Beautiful Spot on Planet Earth
Friday, April 20th, 2007The Dominican Republic’s Samana Peninsula, which was once an island, used to be separated from the mainland by a very narrow channel. The channel filled in over the years, and now the former island is a peninsula. It’s famous, too; Christopher Columbus walked on it. Remember your history: Columbus discovered America, true, […]
Belize and Costa Rica: Two of the Most Popular Honeymoon Spots in the World
Thursday, April 19th, 2007According to CNNMoney.com, Belize and Costa Rica are two of the most popular honeymoon spots in the world right now. It’s easy to see why, too.
Traditionally, honeymooners spend more money and stay a lot longer than vacationers, and they are also on the lookout for romantic, "different" resorts and hotels in which to spend […]
How To Ask For A Bathroom In Central America
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007If you’re planning a trip, whatever its length may be, to a Central American country, it stands to reason that knowing the language down there would be a very good thing indeed. I would advise you all to take a course or two in basic Spanish before you pack your suitcase. However, I […]
Panama’s Retirement Incentives Are Fantastic!
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007If you are considering retirement, and thinking about relocating, and wondering about great places to go, and feeling as though it’s high time you had some adventure in your life, think about Panama.
Not only is it a land of indescribable beauty. . . not only are its beaches unsurpassed anywhere on the planet. . . […]