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People love summer. Whether you are in school, getting anxious for a summer break or at work dreaming of weekend getaways, summer brings smiles and wa...
When I first started looking into visiting the French Caribbean island of Martinique I admit it, I was surprised.
Boasting sweeping beaches, healthy underwater environments and a down to earth local culture, this chain of islands offers parents a convenient but complete getaway.
You know you're stressed -- that one's easy -- but picking the trip that's best for you can get complicated.
If you feel like ditching the car and the same old beach retreats, consider staying at one of these delightful ocean-perched properties.
The truth is, few things are more romantic and relaxing than watching the sunset -- be it on a pristine beach in the Caribbean or atop a high-rise in Miami.
Whether you visit Cape Town for fun or business, you will not be disappointed in the stunning sights or rich history lesson you get during your visit.
In the tourist area in front of the Tropicana Hotel, of course, it was impeccably clean with police making the rounds so that no Cuban would "bother" the foreigners. But outside that perimeter of comfort, the setting for natives is a real ecological disaster.
I found myself at the base of a cliff, on the right of which the sea and sand stretched for miles. No one was there.
Beach vacationing isn't rocket science. The three key ingredients are simple: sun, sand, surf. It's not all about the tanning butlers or 12-course molecular gastronomy tasting menus.
Sometimes Puerto Rico feels like a Caribbean island, other times more like America's 51st state.
"You must sail to Terre-de-Haut, it's a mini St. Barts, but not many people know about it," the Belgian tells us.
Antigua is distinguished from the other Caribbean islands by its vast unblemished landscapes, its friendliness and a variety of secluded, all-inclusive resorts that each have their own appeal.
I visited these three spots recently and think they all offer something distinctly different, but equally fabulous for everyone's lifestyle and budget.
EPA has a responsibility to keep our waters healthy to ensure that we are too. Instead, the agency glosses over its own science by ignoring the known risks of getting certain illnesses, like diarrhea, from swimming in contaminated waters
Not many people go to the tiny island of Barbuda. The out of the way leeward island in the British West Indies is accessible to those who make the effort: The 11-mile long powder soft beach is specked with crushed pink coral.
