A New Destination — the Guadeloupe Islands
Many travelers are seeking new destinations and more experiential travel. Guadeloupe may be just what you are looking for.The destination has five major islands: Grande Terre, Basse Terre, Marie-Galante, Les Saintes and La Désirade. It’s easy to get here and easy to...
The Evolution of the All-Inclusive
We’ve spoken about all-inclusives in many of our newsletters, reporting on some of the brands and what they include. Today’s resorts are designed for a wide range of travelers--couples, single travelers, luxury travelers, adventurers, adults only, and families. And...
Tips for Protecting Your Skin from the Sun
The sun can be your friend or your worst enemy. This is why it’s key to prepare yourself prior to leaving on vacation. Sandos Hotels & Resorts has a handy guide to follow to ensure you protect your skin from the sun.First, your choice of food can affect your skin....
Family-Friendly Caribbean Resorts You Should Remember
Novelist Marcel Proust once said, “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” If that’s the case, then let’s look no further than through the eyes of the world’s youngest explorers: children. For families looking for...
A Caribbean Villa for the Holidays
Although this monster storm has hit the Caribbean and we are saddened by the devastation, they need us to rebuild. Clean-up is usually very quick; so Holiday time should be an ideal time to visit. With these amazing villas, a stay on any of these islands would be...
The Fallacy of Cheap
We all want to get a great “deal.” But that does not necessarily mean “cheap.” We seem to have a fixation with cheap. What we really want, we believe, is VALUE; and it’s important to note the difference. Price is what you pay; value is what you receive. There are...
A Taste Of Bordeaux
We just returned from a fabulous river cruise in France. We began this amazing vacation with a two-night stay in Paris, the magical “City of Light,” enjoying a panoramic tour of the city’s top sights and an evening tour of Montmartre and Sacre-Coeur.Montmartre has...
A Brief History Of The Olympics
Since the Rio Games have begun, we thought it might be fun to take a look at a brief history. According to the Greek history, the first Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 BC, although it is thought that they began much earlier. Dedicated to the 12 Olympian Gods...
Iconic Hotels Celebrated in Song
There are some hotels you just know, whether you’ve ever stayed there or not. These iconic hotels are famous for a variety of reasons—historically or in movies; but all inspired favorite songs.Copacabana PalaceRio’s Copacabana Palace, which dates back to 1923, is a...