The site known as Thousand Steps
takes its name from the signature stone stairs. The beach is more
rubble than sand, and most come to dive or snorkel rather than
sunbathe.
Diving or
snorkeling on a coral reef is a magical experience. It's
unfortunate that reefs in many parts of the world now face threats
from human impact, ...
We love the
Caribbean. It’s diverse and vibrant in culture, the community is
welcoming and charming and the vibe is relaxing and laid back. You
can’t ...
The Dutch
trio, Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao, lies below the hurricane belt
where storms are few and far between. In October, the rates are
low, the summer ...
Over the
past decade, kitesurfing has grown from a niche activity to one of
the world's most popular wind sports. Innovations in equipment and
teaching ...
Sure, you've
explored the shore in front of the hotel, and maybe even signed up
for a boat trip to a nearby coral reef. But are you ready for a
snorkeling ...
The islands
of the Caribbean are ringed by coral reefs. These colorful
underwater gardens are special places. But some are more special
than others. There ...
There's
nothing like a refreshing dip in the ocean at the end of a good
ride. And it's not just humans who enjoy the cooling waters. Horses
are natural ...
The island
of Bonaire is where travelers come to escape the crowds and the
high-rise resorts. And there's no better way to soak in the charms
of this ...
Forget your
hometown pool or lake. Where better to learn to scuba dive than in
a Caribbean resort where the waters are warm and clear, and
colorful coral ...
The
Caribbean is home to thousands of snorkel-worthy beaches and reefs,
and I've spent hundreds of hours exploring sites near and far. For
the optimum ...
Bonaire is
known as the diver's paradise. The island is ringed by colorful
coral reefs that begin just yards from shore, and at points all
along the ...
The West
Indian Flamingo is a ubiquitous image throughout the region.
Likenesses of this exquisite bird grace handicrafts, pottery and
jewelry sold in ...
For a
different kind of vacation adventure, ditch the shopping and
sightseeing tours and get to know some of the Caribbean's finned
and hoofed creatures, ...
The
Caribbean hurricane season is winding down, but why chance it. In
the ABC islands there's never a concern for tropical storms. This
trio of Dutch ...