Pigeon Point, Tobago

Pigeon Point, Tobago One of Tobago’s most famous beaches. Visitors are required to pay a $18 fee to access it. There’s a bar along with food and beverage vendors. It seems like it’s a favorite for swimming and snorkeling! I personally see myself with a ponche-de-crème in hand catching some rays and looking into the…

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Now Sapphire, Riviera Maya

The Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun is an oceanfront resort located 15 minutes from the Cancun International Airport. The resort has six international restaurants, seven bars, three oceanfront pools, a children’s pool, spa and fitness center. On my next visit to Riviera Maya, I will definitely be paying this resort a visit. If you have stayed…

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Destination Focus: Guyana

Guyana lies in far northeast South America. The small country shares a border with Venezuela & Suriname. Guyana is the only South American country where English is the official language. Today we highlight 5 reasons why you might want to experience the beauty of Guyana.Shell Beach Shell Beach, is a stretch of 90-mile long beach,…

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Tips For The Solo Traveler

We have all been in a position in which we save for a trip, invite our friends to come along but not a single one of them can make it. Because of this, most of us postpone or cancel our travel plans. A lot of times, we need a getaway from other people but never…

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Renewing Passports

(photo via http://files.site-fusion.co.uk) Tip of the day: When renewing your U.S passport please keep in mind it can take 4-6 weeks to get your new passport. In cases where they do not have a massive amount of orders, it is possible to get it in as little as 2.5 weeks. Moral of the story: order…

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foreign transaction fee

Beware: Foreign Transaction Fees I bet many of us have never heard or even let the thought of a “foreign transaction fee” cross our minds. Probably the only way you have heard of it is when it showed up on your credit card statement. To avoid any surprises let me let you in on what…

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Travel tip

Travel tip of the day: When traveling internationally notify your bank beforehand of all the countries you will be visiting to avoid having your debit card cancelled due to “unusual activity”. (photo via http://10toptens.com)

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Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo

Destination focus for the week: Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, each located only 4 miles apart from each other which provides you with the opportunity to do two vacations in one trip! Both locations enjoy tropical weather all year long. Why you would want to go there: you are seeking rest and relaxation Ixtapa is a government- planned tourist…

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Travel Tip: Riu Hotel

Attention: Will you be staying at a RIU hotel on your next visit to Mexico? According to new goverment legislation all Riu Hotels Resorts in Mexico will be unable to receive cash payments in US dollars. All payments are now required in Mexican pesos in order to be received in the resort.The new regulation also…

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