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Celebrate a Full Moon Party in Tortola

If you are planning a perfect getaway to a relaxing BVI holiday, there is one event that you absolutely have to include on your holiday to-do list. Once a month, on the night of the full moon, the best party … Continue reading

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Underwater Photography in the Virgin Islands

The University of Miami has just handed out its 2012 amateur photography award for underwater photography, and the winning snapshot was taken here in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Photographer Ximena Olds took the winning photograph of a tiny sea slug. … Continue reading

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New Flights to Jamaica

In honor of Jamaica celebrating its 50th anniversary of Independence in 2012, JetBlue Airways has announced new daily non-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Kingston twice a day, starting April 30th until the end of October. South Florida is home … Continue reading

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No Mobile Phones on Tortola Beaches, Please!

Here’s a new trend in travelling that is trying to help increase the relaxation and decrease the noise! A number of beaches across the Caribbean, including here on Tortola, have just gone cell phone free, imposing a ban on mobile … Continue reading

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Montserrat

Everyone knows that Dublin, New York and Chicago throw great St. Patrick’s Day parties, but this year, the place to be to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint is the beautiful Caribbean island of Montserrat. Since Montserrat is the only country outside … Continue reading

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The Volcanic History of Montserrat

The startling volcanic history of Montserrat is well known.  Back in 1995, the Soufriere Hills volcano erupted, forcing the evacuation of two-thirds of the people living on the island.   The eruption buried the capital city of Plymouth in ash, and … Continue reading

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Visiting Montserrat – on Your iPhone Now!

Considering your options for Montserrat vacation rentals ?  Don’t worry!  Now there’s an App for that! The Montserrat Tourist Board has announced the development of an app all about Montserrat. The app is called GoMNI, and it is available right … Continue reading

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Why You Should Visit Jamaica in 2012

It’s always a great idea to rent a Jamaica villa and plan the perfect vacation on this incredible Caribbean island, but next year may be the best time ever for Caribbean family vacations in Jamaica.   So why not plan now … Continue reading

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Why Just Cruise to Jamaica?

A cruise to Jamaica is becoming more popular!  New numbers show that Jamaica is one of the top 10 fastest growing cruise destinations in the world. That’s not surprising, considering the February 2011 opening of the brand new multi-million dollar … Continue reading

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The Enduring Appeal of the Jamaican Flag

Every country in the world has a flag, but some of those flags are just more memorable than others.  The U.S. has it Stars and Stripes; Canada has its maple leaf.  Some flags have become iconic; symbols of the country … Continue reading

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