The great folks over at
TravelHacker have posed a great article on getting other people to pay for your vacation. The article lists some great ideas which include volunteering, working while traveling, learning, and the free stuff.
Personally I like the idea of volunteering and there are actually sites that talk about this – very cool! On the free side there is a site called Couch Surfing which connects you with others who love to travel and you can work out an arrangement to stay with them.
Anyway there are tons of great tips – check out 50 ways to get other people to pay for your vacation
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I just wanted to let you know that I’ve just released a free Cruise Planning report. It’s filled with great tips and ideas for planning your next (or first) cruise.
You can get the report at cruise.firsttimersrulebook.com
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The Caribbean has something to offer everyone when it comes to a vacation. No matter what type of environment you are looking for it can be found on one or more of the islands. Over the next several posts I’ll be highlighting the different types of Caribbean vacations you can find. Personally, I like the extreme relaxation type. You know, the type where everything slows down and you operate on “island time”. I have done a couple of “extreme vacations” with some pretty intense activities, but the super relaxing vacations are always my favorite.
Caribbean Vacations for families
A Caribbean vacation has something to offer the entire family. The hardest part of a family vacation is usually finding something for the younger members of the family to do. The Atlantis resort on Paradise Island Bahamas has a great children’s program. They offer an Aqua Tots program for kids 3 years and older. Kids can chose from water sports such as water bikes, kayaking, and snorkeling. Teenagers can also enjoy their own nightclub called Club Rush.
The Westin Resort St. John also offers a kids club including many of the water sports activities and special amenities just for kids. They also have a special program just for infants. Some of the cool activities include kids club sailing lessons, floating trampolines, and movie nights by the pool.
Next time I’ll talk about Caribbean vacation activities for newlyweds or anyone looking for a romantic getaway.
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January 10th, 2008 · 2 Comments
No matter where you go in the Caribbean there is usually a local beer to try. Some are great and others are, let’s just say they don’t taste like beer. Here are 10 beers to try the next time you’re on vacation:
- Kalik – Bahamas
- Banks – Barbados
- Stingray – Cayman Islands
- Kubuli – Dominica
- Presidente – Dominican Republic
- Dragon Stout – Jamaica
- Biere Lorraine – Martinique
- Blackbeard Ale – U.S. Virgin Islands
- Piton – St. Lucia
- Carib – Trinidad and Tobago
On the top of the list (my list) would have to be Red Stripe. If you haven’t tried Red Stripe, you don’t have to go to the Caribbean to get it. Most stores now carry Red Stripe.
Remember, it’s 5 O’clock somewhere!
John
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Ok, it’s almost the middle of January and I’m pretty sure everyone is freezing and completely over the cold weather. I live in Florida and we’ve had below freezing temps and snow flurries. While I wait for the summer to take my next Caribbean vacation I was thinking of how I can “get that Caribbean feeling” until then. My taste buds clued me in on the perfect answer. I made myself a batch of Rum Punch.I’m not a bartender and I don’t have all the cool ingredients to make great drinks. So I went on a search to find a simple Rum Punch recipe. For me the less ingredients the better. Here’s the recipe I found:
Rum Punch
1 1/2oz. Dark Rum
1/4oz Lime Juice
2oz. Orange Juice
2oz. Pineapple Juice
A dash of bitters
Give it a try and let me know how you like it. If you have a easy Rum Punch recipe I’d love to know about it. Leave your comments below.
Stay warm – summer will be here before you know it!
John
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