Anne Lamott’s quote, “Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining,” and George Bernard Shaw’s observation that “if I were to vow at all, it should be to build a lighthouse” as a symbol of altruism.
Beaches or Sandals let you have it your way. No matter what, you win!
When it comes to vacationing, why do travelers frequently opt for packaged holiday companies like Sandals and Beaches? That is, what specific aspects of these all-inclusive resorts draw people in and encourage them as a preferred choice over independent travel?…
Life’s a beach. And then you drive to town.
Yes, it probably seems like an odd title for a post, because we, too, wondered about how many beaches there are in Riga. From our fuzzy memories, we seem to recall Riga as being landlocked and in some ways, forlorn and forgotten. But, as you'll - and as we discovered, Latvia offers way…
Those of you who have heard of Myrtle Beach, raise your hands. I see a few of our readers are aware of the place. Those if you may have heard of it but don't know much, or would like to know more, read on, as it will be worth it. Because if…
For those not in the know, Mauritius is a small, multi-cultural island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, northeast of Reunion and southeast of the Seychelles. Mauritius also controls Rodrigues Island and the remote, sparsely populated Agalega and Cargados Garayos (Saint Brandon) islands.
As luscious and serene as most of Mauritius is, there is a wilder side for those of you…
Greece is a fabulous place. Even if you're not a history buff (you might want to rethink that, as history is everywhere in Greece,) you will never run out of things to see or do. (See some suggestions at the bottom of this page.)
But, the Greek government are gently asking visitors to,…
YHA is giving away a jaw-dropping prize pack to set you up for the ultimate adventure in Oz. Unique and sustainable accommodation across Australia. Connecting you to opportunities, experiences and a community of curious travellers.YHA is giving away a jaw-dropping prize pack to set you up for the ultimate adventure in Oz.Read more here courtesy…
Beach house rentals put you right on the shores of crashing waves, clear waters, soft gold or white sand, and endless opportunities for activity, sports, and relaxation. Step right out of your door and find yourself on the shores with the scent of salt air beckoning. Walk hand-in-hand for romantic sunset strolls. Go surfing or…
Live fast, die young, leave a good-looking corpse. As explored in a recent article, most of the world’s airport runways are paved with concrete or asphalt. However, there are certain exceptions to this trend. We have previously explored gravel and ice runways, but what about beaches? Let’s take a look at where passengers should…
When you look out at the Atlantic Ocean from Rockaway Beach, Manhattan and the rest of New York City feels far away.
In reality, the 10-mile-long peninsula extending from Queens past John F. Kennedy Airport is part of New York City—the distant tip of the concrete jungle, the last stop on the A train, and a…
Texas, USA might be the last place you would think of as having beaches, but au contraire. Much of the state is bordered by the same warm and inviting waters that make places like Florida so appealing. For example, as far south as you can drive in Texas is a tropical paradise known as South Padre…
Sandals Resorts have a tradition each spring. It's called the "Maycation Giveaway" and that's exactly what it is. Here are the details.
We're honoring teachers, nurses, moms, members of the military and frankly anyone that rocks! And after a year of unforeseen challenges, Sandals Resorts is bringing the sunshine back with 31 complimentary vacations to some…
G Adventures, based here in Vancouver, Canada has a long history of showing intrepid, curious travelers the world, but with a conscience. This is something that we all need. Learn more. Here is their story.... Changing the world through travel: that’s been our goal since 1990. Sure, call us dreamers (wouldn’t be the first time),…
It is located near the coastal town of Llanes (Spain,) on the coast of Asturias, Gulpiyuri Beach is unlike anything I have ever seen, or even imagined existed outside of Dali painting or a fantasy film. Imagine walking through the country and stumbling over an idyllic beach right in the middle of a green meadow…
Hear ye, hear ye. Do you want to get to heaven? yea, verily, read on.
One of our fave pairs of avid travelers are YouTube's Chris and Carol from Jumping Places. They're tireless in scouring the ends of the earth to find travel deals. They seem to have gone nearly everywhere: lucky them! In…
Get on the Ball. Do you ever wake up in the morning, roll over and ask yourself "why am I here?" No, it's not the existential question that we're posing here. Rather it's a literal calling, or a desire, or an urge that makes you snap to to To "get on the…
From a biological perspective, we're mostly water. That's why waterside holidays always thrill us when we have the chance to kick off our shoes, plop down on a lounger and let the world go by. You may have tried this tried and true method of letting it all hang out. But, life…
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Hey kids, Believe it or not, there was once a time, not too long ago, where you couldn't do whatever you darn well pleased like you can now. This post acts as a stark reminder that the Victorian era took a while to subside, and there was often a kerfuffle that ensued in the melee,…