Have dreams, will travel
1030 km / 640 miles off the east coast of the USA are the Islands of Bermuda. This Atlantic archipelago is the oldest British Overseas Territory and is also self-governing. Additionally it is the northernmost point of the Caribbean. Due to its northerly location its climate is humid subtropical (due to the Gulf Stream) with... Continue Reading →
Despite the fact that I am a bit leary of water (I can not swim well) I have some great memories of snorkelling - in fact one of my favourite memories is snorkeling in Jamaica. Since I wear a life jacket to ease my nervousness I am glad to just be looking down beneath the... Continue Reading →
Want surfing, sun and excitement? Then head to Australia's Gold Coast in the state of Queensland. A 40km (24.85 mile) stretch of beach, it became famous in the 1920s and 30s with the rise in popularity of Surfer's Paradise and riding the waves. A glittering city, Gold Coast has been compared to many world renown... Continue Reading →
Today's special spot is inspired by a favourite song: "Costa Rica" by Vince Vaccaro.Costa Rica is a lush country situated from coast to coast of Central America. It is a country that has achieved amazing environmental and human development objectives. In addition to being known for exciting ecotours, sensational nature, pristine beaches, and outstandingly diverse... Continue Reading →
Any moment that Greece is mentioned my mind inevitably thinks of the white washed, blue domed buildings of the island of Santorini. One of the Cyclades island group, Santorini is without doubt the most familiar of all the Greek Isles. It is located in the Aegean Sea, 200km/120mi south of the Greek mainland. It was created from... Continue Reading →
Italy's Mediterranean island of Sardinia is a sought after destination for beach lovers and sun worshipers. In addition to it's warm summer weather it has a history that reaches back to 1500 B.C.E. It is one of the oldest pieces of land in Europe. It is now a semi-autonomous state of Italy. Photo credit: Riviera VIP Services Blog
Several weeks ago I spent a few days on Vancouver Island with some of my closest girlfriends. We headed to Tofino, as I mentioned here. I was excited to get away for a couple of days and relax. It was a great time despite that the weather was a mix of rain and clouds. The... Continue Reading →
Who doesn't like the beach? Many a region has them however some areas are better known than others. The Caribbean, The Mediterrean, Southern California, The Dead Sea and Australia's Gold Coast ring familiar. Although some others are not as recognized they are still as spectacular. The Bulgarian Riviera on The Black Sea is well known to... Continue Reading →
The Caribbean Sea is peppered with lush green islands beckoning you to step foot on their pristine beaches and feel the water lapping your toes. So many to choose from! How about Saint Lucia? One of the Lesser Antilles islands of the Caribbean, this gem is recognized by its famous Pitons mountains. Sandals Regency La... Continue Reading →
On the western coast of Australia,1200 km (800 miles) north of the city of Perth, lies an incredible "W" shaped bay that is home to hundreds of bird, reptile, amphibian and marine life. Its geology ranges from stunning cliffs to beautiful lagoons all along a 1,500 km (932 miles) coastline. This extraordinary locale is Shark Bay. A sensational... Continue Reading →
When I think of the Seychelles I see blue and white: blue skies, blue waters and white sand. My mind's eye sees this African archipelago as the most stunning paradise in the Indian Ocean. Every photo I have seen re-affirms these beautiful visions in my head. ~Sigh~...to lounge and bask in the sun on one of these... Continue Reading →
It has been several weeks since my last post where I said I was going to take a hiatus (which I am), however, I do want to share a few of my photos of my recent trip to Cuba. These are mainly scenery shots or ones where I made an attempt to be 'artsy'. I... Continue Reading →
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