Showing posts with label Caribbean. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caribbean. Show all posts

Tuesday, 11 November 2008

Barbados - The laid-back Caribbean Island

Barbados is a popular Caribbean holiday destination and is renowned for its natural beauty, richness of culture and its friendly and laid-back atmosphere. Holiday makers are enticed by Barbados' glorious beaches, blue waters & vibrant nature, combined with its strong sense of historical & cultural heritage, great music and delicious food.

Holiday makers are also attracted by the beautiful coral reefs enveloping the island and because the water is clear and calm, it is a great destination for diving and watersports. During your Barbados holiday, you can also visit underwater caves, lush tropical gardens, sugar-cane factories, rum distilleries, plantation houses or simply relax on the amazing beaches.


Hotels on the island tend to be luxury resorts with excellent amenities including large swimming pools and spa facilities. Many of the all-inclusive hotels are situated close to the top attractions of the island or on the white sandy beaches. Visit Travelcreator's Barbados Featured Deals for our range of luxury hotels.

Barbados has a variety of entertainment choices during the evenings. The island has an abundance of restaurants serving excellent seafood and traditional Caribbean dishes, plus there are many bars as well as a few nightclubs for those looking for livelier night. Also, hotels generally have entertainment programmes including barbecue evenings and shows.

Would Barbados be your choice for a relaxing beach holiday? Please post your comments below.

Monday, 10 November 2008

Travel Creator's Top Honeymoon Destinations

Looking for the perfect honeymoon holiday destination? Then take a look at some of our recommended honeymoon destinations for great ideas on where to go for that special break.

1. The Caribbean
The Caribbean is made up of many islands which lie in the Atlantic Ocean south of the USA. The Caribbean is an obvious choice of honeymoon holiday as the islands are graced with long, white, sandy beaches, luxury resorts and more importantly peace and tranquillity. Islands such as St Lucia and Jamaica are favourites with newly weds as they offer total relaxation.

2. Mauritius
Mauritius is a small tropical Indian Ocean island, renowned for its natural beauty, great cuisine, coral reefs and stunning luxury resorts. The island has other attractions too, including a large waterpark, dolphin watching and deep sea fishing.

3. New York
The Big Apple may not seem like an obvious choice of honeymoon, but it is a city with so much to offer. A great choice if you are looking for an active city break instead of a relaxing beach holiday. Visit attractions such as the Empire State building and Central Park, do a spot of bargain shopping and enjoy the huge variety of worldwide cuisine on offer.

4. Las Vegas
Las Vegas is another great choice if you’re looking for an active honeymoon. Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment City of the World, it is home to a vast selection of casinos & hotels, great shopping, exciting rides, lavish shows and a huge selection of restaurants. There are also major sights just outside Las Vegas, including the Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, Death Valley and the Great Basin National Park.

5. Koh Samui
Koh Samui is many people’s idea of paradise and is therefore popular with honeymooners. The island has long stretches of white, sandy beaches and clear, warm waters. You can relax on the uncrowded beaches; drink cocktails by your pool or for a more active holiday enjoy one of the many activities and sightseeing the island has to offer. Your honeymoon could also be combined with Bangkok or another Thai beach.

What would be your perfect honeymoon destination? Please post your comments below.

Wednesday, 8 October 2008

Holidays in a Caribbean Paradise

Caribbean Holiday - Yes Please

With 7000 islands, islets and reefs in the Caribbean, to choose from, divided into 25 territories there is certainly variety and choice. Most people would think of the miles of fine white sandy beaches, palm trees and cocktails at every turn when their mind turns to a Caribbean Holiday, and rightly so.

The beaches are amongst the finest in the world and the sea is a fabulous aqua blue, as for the cocktails well..........

Music plays a huge part in the culture of the islands and is everywhere you go. The variety of sounds will interest and enthrall you as you relax in one of the worlds special places. Reggae, Salsa or Calypso can be heard everywhere you go, giving the place a special upbeat form of relaxation.

If It's an upmarket hotel that you are looking for, it's the perfect holiday for those who want nothing more than to unwind in paradise where as those who look for something more lively will find everything they need right there, water sports and in particular sailing around the islands and snorkeling are very popular and not to be missed by the more active visitor.

The Dominican Republic is great for entertainment, in fact it seems it was made for it, with a choice of traditional West Indian nights or more modern "clubbing", those who like the small hours will love it. For a more authentic, traditional West Indies holiday why not look in on Nevis or any of the other Islands in the Grenadines. St. Barts simply oozes with style and sophistication. Classic French colonial villas or 5* hotels are there for you to choose.

The Caribbean has everything you might need for the holiday of a life time, sun, sea, sand and dancing till dawn all right alongside your very own secluded little spot. It's all there just waiting for you to happen by.

Is this the best holiday spot in the world, what do you think?