caribbean

The Caribbean islands offer more than just white sand beaches; it's the perfect locale for R & R and adventure seekers alike.

My Virtual Postcard
Take me to this place. Definitely anytime, but not just anywhere. Here. Away from the grey skies and isolation, to clear waters and freedom. Although a virtual holiday is the best we’ll get right now, I know the next real holiday I take will be magical.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Wander
The Best Places to visit in Jamaica
History Jamaica is located in the Caribbean and was first inhabited by the Arawaks before the arrival of Columbus in 1494. The island was first named “Xaymaca” which means “Land of wood and water.” Although the island was referred to as “Xaymaca”, the name was gradually changed to Jamaica by the Spanish. Jamaica was an English colony from 1655 when it was captured by the English from the Spaniards but it gained its independence in 1962 from the British. Jamaica is considered to be the richest poor nation because of its abundance of fruits and vegetables, animals and its culture.
By Olivia B.6 years ago in Wander
Why Cabo is a Great WKND Getaway
You all know I love to travel! My best friend Jen and I decided one Tuesday afternoon that we needed a mini vacation, a sort of quick and inexpensive getaway. She lives in Seattle. We had already arranged with our jobs to have Thursday-Friday off. The only requirements we put on ourselves were that there had to be a beach and a party scene involved. We wanted to spin a globe and end up wherever our fingers landed, but you know – the way our corporate jobs are set up, we needed to be gone no more than 3 days. When you’re a working professional who also happens to be a wanderlust, capitalizing on your weekends off is key when traveling. You shouldn’t have to take several days out of your Paid Time Off (PTO) each time you want to go somewhere. I like to try and save my PTO for longer and more extensive vacations.
By Ashley Moore6 years ago in Wander
Cuba
My trip to Cuba was actually a slight accident—wait, let me explain. It was a friend of mine's birthday, and we had big plans to travel to the "Travel Instagram Hot Spot" Tulum, Mexico. After getting conformations from both of our jobs, pet sitters, and bank accounts, we realized we were not in the position to pay $966 Roundtrip to go to TULUM! I mean come on, $966 to fly into Cancun sounds crazy. I had to think on my feet where to next? It's one of my best friends birthday's and I realized she needed a break from regular life. Between me and her, there weren't many places we had both never been. After spending two hours looking at a globe sitting on my desk, I realized we had both never been to Cuba. After a quick search on google ( to make sure we were still allowed to go there), I realized this might be an option and she agreed. A week and half before the departure date we booked a extended weekend trip to Havana, Cuba. A roundtrip flight for $360 and an Airbnb for $260 left us a lot of money left over for some fun. We quickly googled, spoke to friends and used youtube to figure out all the things we needed before the trip. We came up with an excuse on why we were traveling to Cuba (Support of the Cuban people—that's why we staid in an Airbnb vs. Hotel). From Atlanta, we had to make a layover at either New York or Florida in order to get our visas (In the airport) to travel into Cuba. Our layover in Florida was quick and easy as well as the visa process.
By Jade Gem6 years ago in Wander
Best Nightclubs and Restaurants for an Ultimate Nightlife in Jaco Costa Rica
Jaco is one of the best-known beach and surfing towns in Costa Rica. It is popularly known for its nightlife near the beach and beautiful women. Just like numerous cities in the country, there are some of the best bars, clubs, and dine-out options available in this town.
By Jordon Cristobal6 years ago in Wander
Bermuda: An Ideal Caribbean Cruise Destination
Thinking about a trip? If you are considering where to go for a holiday, think about going to Bermuda. The following article discusses many of the activities that Bermuda has to offer.
By Kevin7 years ago in Wander
Surviving a Third World Hospital
I guess before I talk about how I survived, I have to give a little information on how I got there right? Ha, wouldn’t you like to know! So my story isn’t a funny one. It’s actually pretty serious, but it goes to show that if you don’t take a break when you need to, your body will force you to take a break when you’re supposed to. In my heart and body I felt okay, and I wasn’t just being hard headed, but by the time you’re 2/3 up a couple of mountains and you feel congested, do you turn around or keep marching on? I kept marching on.
By Alyssa Renee7 years ago in Wander
7 Reasons Why Junkanoo Should Be on Your Bucket List
I was born in the Bahamas so I know all about Junkanoo. I also know that people make a bucket list of all the things they want to do before they get old or die, which is understandable. It might give them a purpose in life. They make their list and focus on it. It helps guide them towards new experiences in life and it also helps them set a goal in life. And that is why I believe that traveling to the Bahamas and being a part of Junkanoo should definitely be on their list. So, I’m going to give you 7 reasons why you should add Junkanoo to your bucket list.
By Juliet cadet7 years ago in Wander
Jamaica - It's Not Alright!
Jamaica was my dream destination: Sun, Sand, and Surf. Unfortunately, the build-up of excitement and anticipation of getting away for a week was probably the most enjoyable part of my trip!
By Charmaine Harris Dunn8 years ago in Wander
The Power of Distance
When something doesn't work out, what do you do? Eat some ice cream, buy a new sofa, watch your favourite Vine compilation video. They seem like normal responses... ish. To be fair, I did do those things for a while (apart from buying a sofa), but they got boring so I went to the Caribbean for two months instead.
By Grace !8 years ago in Wander
Hidden Gems of the Caribbean
North of Haiti and East of Cuba you will find the Turks and Caicos Islands. The island of Providenciales (Provo to the locals) is home to Grace Bay, consistently voted the best beach in the world. It is the very image of paradise with its white sandy bays and crystal blue waters. However, it is the slightly lesser known Islands of North and Middle Caicos that I would like to draw your attention to today.
By Ian Smith8 years ago in Wander
What I Did With One Day in Havana. Top Story - June 2018.
With all that Havana, Cuba has to offer the prospect of spending just a day in the infamous city seemed overwhelming. Our trip to Havana was via the Norwegian Sky, a cruise ship that makes the trip from Miami to Havana and a private island in the Bahamas and back again weekly. Traveling on a cruise is always nice because it requires little planning on the part of the traveler (and you can't go wrong with a cruise that offers an open bar, am I right?). The downside to cruising is the minimal amount of time available to spend exploring the ports.
By Erin McDowell8 years ago in Wander