Grand Cayman — By ShoreTrips

October 4th, 2010 . by John Frenaye

When one thinks of the Cayman Islands and Grand Cayman, thoughts of offshore bank accounts and wild, James Bond boat chases come to mind. But that is not all the island has to offer! Grand Cayman is a beautiful, well-developed island with friendly locals and long, coral-sand beaches stretching as far as the eye can see. The most famous of these is Seven Mile Beach, a five-and-a-half mile stretch (go figure) of white sand bordered on the land side by tall Casuarina trees. Though most of the island’s hotels and resorts are located along this beach, it is carefully preserved and open to the public allowing you to walk the entire length if you like. George Town is the capital and major city, where nearly half of the island’s population resides. This is the home for the cruise ships who pull into port (or tender), the shopping districts, clubs and bars, and the National Museum.

Be sure to see the recommended tours by ShoreTrips after the article.

Freestyle on a budget in St Lucia

Published Thursday, August 5th 2010

Since I have a few of my clients going to St Lucia, I thought it would be fitting to give a little info about the great island on my blog. This article was written by Lea Ann Fessenden, a great freelance travel writter.

Dawgs Bucket

Published Wednesday, July 21st 2010

Dawgs.....Before I kick the Bucket.....

Dublin, Ireland

Most of the city's 18th century buildings have been restored, taking you back to bygone days. Explore monastic ruins and estates and shop for woolens and other local wares.

Curacao, Caribbean

Surprising pastel colors adorn the Dutch style houses in Willemstad, the island´s capital. As the largest of the Netherlands Antilles, Curacao lies 40 miles north of Venezuela and boasts 38 beautiful beaches, superb shopping and great snorkeling. It is also the origin and only source of the orange- flavored liqueur named for this intriguing island.

Active Hawaii

Published Thursday, July 8th 2010

For the active traveler, no location beats Hawaii for the amazing variety of outdoor activities. Let's start with the easiest - relax! While there are dozens of activities, and a thousand places to involve yourself in those activities on the Islands, know first and foremost that its OK to do absolutely nothing at all. Hawaii's beaches are world-class, its restaurants unbeatable and the Polynesian culture invites one to let go of all of the mainland tension and relax. No better place on the planet to do so.

Beer & Pub Tours

Published Wednesday, June 30th 2010

When deciding on a short holiday or tour, it can be hard to choose between soaking up a destination's culture and going out to have fun and party. If you like beer, you can do both at once. Beer has never been more popular than now, and brewery and pub tours give you an opportunity to enjoy great companionship while discovering an area's culture and history. Beer festivals and tours are becoming increasingly popular additions to a holiday, especially with groups of friends who travel together. You no longer need to separate your holiday time into culture and entertainment. Beer tours come in many forms, from tasting exotic brews at a small pub to tours of large breweries, or even full scale beer festivals. Whatever you fancy trying, there is something to tickle the taste buds of all beer enthusiasts.

Families Loving the Love Boats in Alaska

Published Tuesday, June 29th 2010

For 2010, Princess Cruises has added a 12-night cruise-tour designed for families including features that are not usually part of the package. Participants will have the opportunity to travel on a jetboat, pan for gold, take an interactive tour of Denali National Park and experience what Alaska is like in the winter.

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