Life on a boat can get hectic. While a cruise might seem relaxing – picture gently swaying on the Caribbean sea as you enjoy astounding panoramic views while lounging in your room balcony – there is so much to do onboard that after a while the body demands […]
It might not be part of the Olympics, but Cricket has long been a world sport that is followed by millions and its players treated as sporting Gods. Imagine what football is to most of Europe or South America, Cricket holds that kind of magnetism in the Indian Sub-Continent, […]
Any vacation, even one that includes riding the high seas comfortably on a luxury ship, can take its toll. When you have only a day to spend at each port, you try and squeeze in as much as you can into those few hours because, let’s be honest, […]
“Aruba, Jamaica ooo I wanna take ya Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego baby why don’t we go” Say Aruba, and I can’t help but think of Kokomo, that classic song by the Beach Boys. When I think of Kokomo, I can’t help but think […]
Dominica isn’t just called “The Nature Island” for tourism purposes. One look at the lush greenery in every direction you turn, beautiful waterfalls hidden in the depths of these forests, beaches and water that contrast the colours of the land, and friendly smiling locals give the island a […]
I fell in love with Bonaire from the moment I set foot on it. It’s bursting with subtle beauty – earthy coloured official buildings across the port and bright ones just a little inside – but the true magnificence of this Dutch municipality is for those that are […]
The idea of stepping onto an island that is influenced by two European countries is exhilarating, to say the least. St. Maarten, with its capital Philipsburg, is the Dutch side while St. Martin with Marigot as the capital gives you a taste of France in the Caribbean. With just […]
A family vacation, a cruise – halfway around the world, one of the severest winters seen by Europe, the warm Caribbean weather living up to its name; Captivating Caribbean is a small series where I shall cover some of the stops we made during this 14-day cruise. Hopefully, these […]
“Welcome to Nature Island” announced our guide. I did not doubt him. Our bus ride to the starting point of Middleham Falls had been a bombardment of information about the local flora and fauna with sights to match. But, I’m moving ahead too fast. Let’s rewind a little. When […]
Travel is all about adventure and trying new things, so what better place and time to try snorkeling – for the first time – than on my first ever cruise and my first time around the Caribbean. Two things had been keeping me from trying snorkeling till now; […]
A few years back, while on a Caribbean cruise, I (along with my wife and sister) decided to head over to Dunn’s River Falls on my Birthanniversay (Birthday and Anniversary – sounds cool to have, but trust me, BIG MISTAKE!) Leaving behind my daughter with the parents at the wonderfully named and […]
Birmingham town center came alive over the weekend with the smells and sounds of the Caribbean Islands. The very first Caribbean Food Festival took place in Victoria Square on June 3rd and 4th and comprised of soothing music, some hip shaking dancing on the streets, friendly happy people all around, […]
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