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Spending a Birthday at Playa del Este in Cuba

Spending a Birthday at Playa del Este in Cuba

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This is a guest post by my friend Andi Perullo from My Beautiful Adventures. I am an adrenalin junkie like no other!  This trait was developed several years ago and must now be satiated constantly.  So, if you add my fascination with Cuban history and politics, my crush on Che, my love for mojitos and all [...]

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St Maarten Cruise Port

Weekly Snapshot: Cruise Ports

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Dr. A. C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility – Point Blanche, St. Maarten Cruises are a popular way to travel to different cities in one single trip.  Today you’re in Aruba, tomorrow in Curacao, and the next day in St. Thomas, and so on.  Not only do you enjoy your time while at each destination, [...]

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Capilla del Cristo, Old San Juan

Weekly Snapshot: Capilla del Cristo

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Capilla del Cristo – Old San Juan, Puerto Rico This is Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud (Chapel of Christ the Savior) located at the south end of Cristo Street in Old San Juan.  Commonly referred to as Capilla del Cristo, this unassuming stone and brick chapel (in background of picture) was built in [...]

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Garita of Old San Juan

Weekly Snapshot: Garitas of Old San Juan

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Old San Juan Garitas – Puerto Rico Old San Juan, the oldest city governed by the U.S., was built as a military stronghold.  Due to its purpose, the city’s 7 square blocks were surrounded by thick fortified walls and bounded by two fortresses: El Morro and Fort San Cristóbal.  Old San Juan’s forts and city [...]

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7 Tips on How to Prepare for Your Trip to Puerto Rico

7 Tips on How to Prepare for Your Trip to Puerto Rico

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There is so much to do and see in Puerto Rico that can easily overwhelm any traveler visiting the island for the first time.  Here are some simple tips that can help you plan your tropical adventure in a successful way. Know it is a U.S. territory Puerto Rico’s current political status might be confusing [...]

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Weekly Snapshot: Aruba’s Natural Bridge

Weekly Snapshot: Aruba’s Natural Bridge

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Natural Bridge – Andicuri Bay, Aruba The Natural Bridge was, and still is, one of Aruba’s most popular attractions. The bridge was a formation of coral limestone cut out from thousands of years of pounding waves and strong winds. Regrettably, on September 2, 2005, Aruba’s famous Natural Bridge collapsed.  It was one of the largest [...]

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St. Maarten Nightlife

St. Maarten: It’s like taking two trips at once

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The Caribbean island of St. Maarten might be small, but it offers something different on every single inch it has.  On its small 37 square miles you can find a varied topography, beautiful beaches, mountains, picturesque towns, and two countries.  What?!! Two countries? Yup! Two completely different countries. Half of St. Maarten is Dutch and [...]

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Old San Juan

Weekly Snapshot: Old San Juan’s Walls

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Old San Juan’s Walls – San Juan, Puerto Rico These are the massive wall that once surrounded and sheltered the city of Old San Juan to protect it from any maritime or foreign invasion.  Several defensive structures, such as the emblematic Fort San Felipe del Morro, Fort San Cristóbal, and La Fortaleza, acted as the primary defenses of the [...]

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Hell

This Impressive Place: Send a postcard from Hell!

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Aaah! Cayman Islands… this tropical paradise so full of marine life, stunning beaches, scenic views… and Hell?!! Yes… HELL This is a group of short, black, limestone formations in the town of West Bay.  Although people are not allowed in amongst the limestone formations, there are two viewing platforms for tourists to see this unique area [...]

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