caribbean
The Caribbean islands offer more than just white sand beaches; it's the perfect locale for R & R and adventure seekers alike.
Amazing Aruba
Aruba is a tiny Dutch Caribbean Island off the coast of Venezuela. The island offers dry, sunny weather and lovely beaches. There are constant trade winds with cooling breezes and this causes the divi-divi trees to slope southwesterly. Languages spoken here are English, Dutch, and Spanish as well as the local tongue Papiamento.
By Rasma Raistersabout 22 hours ago in Wander
Beaches in Cancun
Cancun, the crown jewel of the Riviera Maya, boasts a coastline fringed with some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. Pristine white sand, turquoise waters that shimmer under the Mexican sun, and a backdrop of swaying palm trees create a picture-perfect paradise for travelers seeking relaxation, adventure, or a bit of both.
By Moharif Yulianto2 days ago in Wander
Top 15 Vacation Spots for Celebrities. AI-Generated.
When it comes to vacations, celebrities have an uncanny knack for picking exclusive and breathtaking locations around the globe. From stunning beaches to luxurious mountain retreats, here’s a glimpse into the top 15 vacation spots where the rich and famous escape the limelight.
By Timothy A Rowland10 days ago in Wander
Top 6 Safest Countries for Americans to Visit. AI-Generated.
When planning an international trip, safety is often a top concern for American travelers. Choosing destinations that prioritize security and offer a welcoming atmosphere can make all the difference in ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable vacation. Here, we highlight six of the safest countries for Americans to visit, each renowned for their safety measures and traveler-friendly environments.
By Timothy A Rowland10 days ago in Wander
I just had the Perfect Day at CocoCay with Celebrity Cruises
Just a perfect day, problems all left alone. Weekenders on our own, it's such fun - Lou Reed As soon as I received the invitation to experience a "Perfect Day at Coco Cay" on the Celebrity Reflection my favorite Lou Reed song started playing in my head. The song along with the anticipation of experiencing the perfect day was almost too much to bear. I needed an escape from my computer, from cooking dinner, doing dishes and laundry, etc. I needed a PERFECT DAY!
By Champagne Living26 days ago in Wander
Parahoy Ahoy!
My father was right. There was a peace in the middle of the ocean like no other. A chance to look at night skies unblemished by light pollution. Just a pure net of darkened hues pinned up by stars of various luminosity and size. It was magic I’d never truly experienced before. There, accessible from my own balcony, were both the lullaby of ocean waves and sky full of stars to wish me to sleep. He told me stories about nights at sea, but he didn’t mention how beautiful it was to wake up to a morning sky over a calm ocean. There was a peace I needed waking up each day at sea, and that peace is part of why going on a cruise with my best friends will always be my favorite vacation.
By Josey Pickeringabout a month ago in Wander
Just 105 Miles South of Key West
A short window of time opened during the Obama administration allowing Americans to visit Cuba for family or educational reasons. To celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in 2017, my husband and I booked a cruise and tour in Havana. My father's side of the family came from Cuba, and I have always been curious about his homeland. Although I don't speak the language, just being there would rekindle interest in my heritage.
By Barb Dukemanabout a month ago in Wander
Tell Them I Came Home. Runner-up in Travel Snaps Challenge.
More often than I’d want to confess, I speak to the wind. I picked up the habit as a child, in the Caribbean, where the trade winds constantly sweep across the islands, picking up scents from near and far—each smell, a nugget of information. On the backseat of my mother’s car, over the coastal road, heading to my grandmother’s, an inevitable gust would whisper to my nose and let me know whether or not a fresh batch of sargassum (brown algae) had landed on our shores. In early July, when we set foot on our family’s plot of land, gossips of ripe mangoes would buzz in my nostrils. I have no clear memory of when it started but, one day, I reciprocated and shared a secret with the wind. Today, I speak to my ancestors and send news to them on the flapping wings of birds made of air.
By Lily Séjorabout a month ago in Wander
What I Found On My Mini Vacation
While COVID-19 reigns, the movement for our world and its inhabitants were restricted. No one traveled for vacation because of fear. Fear of getting infected with a virus with no known cure. In some countries, the elderly and other humans with various health issues became house rats.
By Annelise Lords about a month ago in Wander
Welcome to Cartagena
First Encounter It was on February 12, 1990, that we arrived off the coast of Cartagena. President George H.W. Bush was scheduled to be there for a much-lauded "anti-drug cartel summit". At that time, Colombia was considered among the most dangerous countries in the world and the center of the cocaine production industry. The United States was, of course, the center of the cocaine consumption industry. Thus, 4 heads of state convened for a meeting about their shared concerns.
By Randy Bakerabout a month ago in Wander