Tortola

Even though it’s the biggest of the British Virgin Islands, Tortola is one of the most low-key ports you’ll encounter during your visit.

Take the easy walk from the pier to the centre of town and you’ll see bars, shops, and even a modest market. Experienced cruisers may be underwhelmed by the merchandise, but keep your eyes peeled for one-of-a-kind gems made by local crafters, such as handmade jewelry and metal bracelets pounded out while you watch.

There are many restaurants, shopping facilities and activities for every personality.

The Baths are situated on Virgin Gorda’s north shore, this beach allows visitors an 

opportunity to see Mother Nature’s handiwork. The area is filled with giant boulders that front the sea, and an intricate cave system leads to a white-sand beach. The narrow passages can be claustrophobic, so the faint of heart should stick to the open-air beach.

The yachting club allows visitors to take lessons on sailing as well as dine and enjoy the freshly caught lobsters at the clubs restaurant.

The kids as well as the adults that are young at heart can visit the Tortola’s Prospect Reef and they can either swim with these beautiful dolphins or watch them do spectacular tricks.

Tortola caters for everyone, it’s an adventure waiting to happen. Isn’t it.

Ocho Rios has many attraction , however the most famous of these are the waterfall as it is the main attraction of  the area. The name Ocho Rios, literally translated from the Spanish, means "Eight Rivers" but it could be a corruption of Las Chorreras, the waterfalls, because waterfalls are perhaps the most striking feature of the area.

In fact, Ocho Rios owes much of its fame to Dunn's River Falls, a much-photographed and much-climbed attraction. It is a joy to be in or swim underneath the refreshingly cool water of the falls, and great fun to make the climb to the top. Can you imagine taking a bath under a waterfall? 

Another very beautiful attraction is Eden Falls at The Ruins restaurant and the picturesque white-sand beaches that ribbon water's edge along the town.

Ocho Rios is also famous for Fern Gully, a rocky gorge of tremendous depth which zigzags for about four miles from the Ocho Rios coast up to the central mountain area of the island. Although it has become rather commercialized in recent years by souvenir vendors, it is still well worth a visit to see the profusion of tropical ferns (over 500 species) and the kind of foliage only to be found in a tropical rain forest. In the deepest parts of the gorge, only faint dapples of sunshine penetrate through the thick foliage and the temperature is about ten degrees cooler. Shopping, site-seeing and relaxation all in one convenient spot. 

Dunn's Waterfall 

Fern Gully 

The Asa Wright Nature Centre (AWNC) is a “Not-for-Profit” Trust established in 1967 by a group of naturalists and bird-watchers whose main intent was to protect part of the Arima Valley and preserve its natural state as well as to create a conservation and study area for the protection of wildlife and for the enjoyment of all. The AWNC was one of the first nature centers to be established throughout the Caribbean.

Comprising nearly 1,500 acres of mainly forested land in the Arima and Aripo Valleys of the Northern Range, the AWNC’s properties will be retained under forest cover in perpetuity, to protect the community watershed and provide important wildlife habitat.

The Center's main facilities are located on a former cocoa-coffee-citrus plantation, previously known as the Spring Hill Estate. This estate has now been partly reclaimed by secondary forest, surrounded by impressive rain forest, where some original climax forest on the steeper slopes have a canopy of 100-150 feet. The whole effect is one of being deep in tropical rain forest.

Locals as well as tourists visit the nature centre on a daily basis to par take in tours, hike or just have a picnic while enjoying the beauty Mother Nature has to offer.

Feeling for an educational adventure, picnic or a walk through an estate or flora and fauna.

Asa Wright Nature Center is the place to be.

Tobago Heritage!!

The Goat Race Festival begun in 1925, where Tobagonians decided they needed an equivalent to horse racing for the “regular folks”. These festivities usually takes place in two locations every April; the Monday (Mount Pleasant) and Tuesday (Buccoo) after Easter Sunday. Year after year large crowds are drawn to experience this spectacular event. There are other races such as   Crab Racing, however, the Goats race event usually attracts the largest crowd.

Tobago is famously known as the “Goat Racing Capital of the World”, however, regardless of what it’s called, this event is by far one of the most exciting past time on the island. A new arena was recently built in Buccoo, Tobago for about $100 million to accommodate these races. In this event, Jockeys and their goats race on a 100-yard (300 feet) grass field. Jockeys and their goats may train for months before participating in this event. Goats have their own stables, owners, trainers, jockeys and steeds. These goats are even given names like Rum Punch, while spectators get a chance to bet on their favorites. Jockeys run barefoot alongside their goats, holding on to their steeds, while coaxing to the finish line.

Experience our heritage. Par-take in our culture!!

Would you consider being a part of this festivity? 

Fort Louis

St. Maarten’s largest historical monument is located above Marigot on the leeward side of the island. Originally built in 1767 to defend Marigot and named after France’s crusading king,For Louis  now offers visitors that make the steep climb to the top a panoramic view of the island. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Anguilla.

Its main essential function was to defend and protect the harbour warehouses where goods were stored (salt, coffee, sugar cane, and rum).

Later the fort was abandoned and fell into ruin, however, during the 19^th century it was restored and abandoned again. Throughout this time it was used as a battle site between the French and the English Thanks to the Hope Estate archaeological association, restoration and renovation of the building has once again been undertaken, in close collaboration with a unit of the military service (SMA) in Guadeloupe.

Bi-lingual explanatory panels provide historical information about the fort and its environs.

From its highest point the site offers an unrestricted view of Marigot, Simpson Bay lagoon, Simpson Bay, Anguilla, the Lowlands, and Nettle Bay.

Fort Louis

Marigot Bay 

Would you like to be apart of History? 

Los Roques Archipalago

Los Roques Archipelago National Park established in 1972, was designed to protect a marine ecosystem of exceptional beauty and ecological value dominated by coral reefs, mangroves, and sea grass beds. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful natural areas of Venezuela.

Tourists are deeply attracted to the archipelago due to the many different activities situated nearby. Most tourist are attracted to the natural beauty of the beaches.

Special interest is paid to the Coral reefs by professional and recreational scuba divers. Sport fishing and windsurfing are also practiced in Los Roques, and it is even possible to go for a ride in an ultra-light. There are many other attractions such as the Virgen del Valle celebrations in the second week of September, and the Lobster Festival at the beginning of the lobster-fishing season in November. Sailors and pilots also consider Los Roques to be a very interesting place due to its distance from the mainland. It is considered by many as one of the top archipelagos in the Caribbean.

Nature at its Finest

Over time, stemming back to thousands of years ago, the continuous pounding of waves and strong winds have slowly sculpted the limestone along the north coat of Aruba and thus created several natural bridges.

One of the largest, most photographed and renowned of these bridges was the natural bridge between the Bushiribana gold mine ruins and Andicuri beach. The remnants of the bridge still attracts many tourists in Aruba.

Nature at its finest!! An adventure waiting to happen, don’t you think.? 

Aruba

Are you in search of a dark, spooky adventure, Aruba happens to be the perfect spot. In the deep crevices of rock situated along the windward coast of the of the island, are shallow cave formations which captivates all visitors that’s seeking to penetrate its damp chambers. Their reward is a mysterious view of many rock drawings, the unexpected flapping wings of nervous bats and the astounding beauty of nature’s artwork, stalagmites and stalactites.

This wondrous feature of Aruba is called the Guadirikiri Cave and it is famous for its two chambers illuminated by sunlight which streams through holes in the roof of the cave. The cave is huge, around 100. Located in the darker regions of the cave are the homes of hundreds of harmless bats.

The Fontein cave is the most famous of all the caves in Aruba because it is the only one that has the drawings of Arawak Indians on the ceilings, which providing a real sense of island history to the cave.

                                                    Guadirikiri Cave

Domonican Republic

The Dominican Republic is the undisputed most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean. It’s another gem of the Caribbean which is famous for its colonial art work and water sports. In 2014, the Dominican Republic which shares the island of Hispanola with Haiti, welcomed 5.1 million tourists. Its Capital is Santo Domingo, a perfect picture of the Old World Charm that has fragments of its colonial past scattered throughout the city. The capital city has one of the oldest existing cathedrals in the Western hemisphere. This historical city is home to the Museum of the Royal Houses and the early 16th century Alcazar De Colón built by the son of Christopher Columbus.

 

Maracsa Beach

On any visit to Trinidad, whether it is business or pleasure, everyone needs a mini get away to   relax and unwind.  One of the best places situated on this island is Maracas Beach. On the journey to the beach some of the most gorgeous scenery will begin to unfold.  Passers-by usually take little pit stops by various look outs to get a little refreshment and capture as much of the view as possible.

As the journey continues the breath taking beach is in fair view.  A long but adventurous journey, I am positive all tummies are growling. Perfect!   You are now in the perfect location for a meal fit for a king. The famous Bake and Shark!! There are numerous bake and shark vendors located in the car park directly opposite the beach.  It is safe and convenient, not to mention packed with Caribbean flavors. It  is definitely  a must have when on any visit to Trinidad.

 

The Famous Richard's Bake and Shark

                                                                  DELICIOSUS