Nov 7th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
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Grenada is so off the radar for a lot of Americans that it leaves a lot to be learned about the country. (For one, how it's pronounced. Answer: "Gren-ay-da.")
But here are some of the more practical tidbits that I learned while in the island ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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The Spice Isle: What the Grenada guidebooks might not tell you
Nov 7th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
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Grenada is so off the radar for a lot of Americans that it leaves a lot to be learned about the country. (For one, how it's pronounced. Answer: "Gren-ay-da.")
But here are some of the more practical tidbits that I learned while in the island ...Giant jellyfish cause boat to capsize
Nov 6th, 2009 at 1:00PM:
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A school of giant Nomura's jellyfish are being blamed for the sinking of a fishing boat earlier this week, sending the three man crew overboard, and the 10-ton ship to the bottom of the ocean just off the eastern coast of Japan.
According to this story from Sky ...SkyMall Monday: Underwater Cell Phone System
Nov 2nd, 2009 at 1:00PM: Here at the SkyMall Monday headquarters, the motto is "Be Prepared...Always" I considered copying the Boy Scouts' motto verbatim, but I just can't support any organization that places so much emphasis on neckerchiefs. That said, I like to be ready for any situation, and thankfully the SkyMall catalog anticipates every situation imaginable (and some that only a person on a tremendous amount of ...Fifth free night at Antigua resort
Oct 2nd, 2009 at 1:00PM: January is a great time to head down to the Caribbean. The weather is just about at its coldest and dreariest. The days are short and cloudy. Disappearing for four nights of sunshine, warmth and bliss is pretty hard to turn down. Well, committing to four will get you five at Curtain Bluff in Antigua early next year. Book at least a junior suite for four nights between January 3 and 23 next year, ...Petit St Vincent: real, remote, relaxing
Sep 27th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Who doesn't love the thought of spending a few days on a private island? Petit St Vincent Resort occupies a mere 113 acres in the Caribbean Sea and is isolated enough to keep the stress and headaches of the real world from encroaching on your getaway. They can't even arrive by plane – the island doesn't have an airstrip. So, land on Union Island and step onto a boat operated by the resort's ...Dive the Great Wall of China with Urbane Nomads
Sep 21st, 2009 at 11:30AM: Did you know that parts of the Great Wall of China are underwater? Yeah, me neither. But according to Urban Daddy, one particular section of the wall has been submerged under a lake since the 1980's. And now a luxury tour company called Urbane Nomads is offering the first-ever guided diving trips to the hard-to-reach spot.
Guides will carry your gear to the submerged portion of the Wall and ...Learn while you travel
Sep 6th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Are you the type of person who loves to learn new things? You're reading Gadling, so obviously love to travel. Have you ever thought of combing both of those things into a learning vacation? If so, then check out this article from the London Times Online which lists some of the top learning holidays from around the globe. An example of some of the great trip options that the Times suggest include ...Train like a SEAL on your next adventure vacation
Sep 2nd, 2009 at 8:00AM: Some travelers like to take a nice, quiet vacation. They fly off somewhere sunny and warm, then sit on a beach, sipping a fruity drink with an umbrella in it. Others prefer something a bit more active, embarking on an adventure that can test their mind and body alike. SEAL Training Adventures was created specifically for those types of individuals, giving them a taste of what it like to be part of ...Abercrombie & Kent announce extreme adventures for 2010
Sep 1st, 2009 at 8:00AM: Adventure travel specialist Abercrombie & Kent have announced their "extreme" adventures for 2010, offering up 15 amazing opportunities for travelers looking for unique experiences, provided of course they also have plenty of cash to pay for them. No matter what kind of adventure you crave, you're sure to find it on this list. For instance, you can head off into the desert on an eleven day ...Go to Antigua with Curtain Bluff's "Power of 10" package
Aug 30th, 2009 at 8:00AM: I know we're still sweating the summer, and January seems like a lifetime away. But, think back seven or eight months. Remember how cold it was. It's hard to make the connection, but it really was that cold out, and you lived it. It's going to happen again before you know it. So, now is probably the time to book a retreat from the crushing cold. Curtain Bluff's new package, "The Power of 10," is ...Don't mess with Hawaii's coral reefs
Aug 7th, 2009 at 5:00PM: Did you know that Hawaii is home to over 3/4 of America's coral reef? It's not that surprising considering the heaps of divers that make the trek across the Pacific every year to experience the state's special marine life. Hawaii's unique ecosystem is its main draw for tourists, and since the reef is just that precious the state has begun to tighten the reigns and give out hefty fines to those who ...Inside Curtain Bluff: a tale of two beaches
Jul 20th, 2009 at 11:00AM: There are two beaches at Curtain Bluff, and it's pretty clear that one's for looking and the other's for playing. The former is what you see from the guestrooms, with sometimes large waves brutalizing the shore before receding and feeding those that follow. The latter is nothing short of serene, with gentle ripples quietly lapping the sand.
The "swimming" beach begins next to the tennis courts ...Giant squid invade waters off San Diego
Jul 19th, 2009 at 3:00PM:
It sounds like the plot of campy 1970's horror flick: aggressive giant squid sporting razor-sharp beaks and tentacles with teeth start showing up in the waters off the coast, attacking divers and grabbing their masks and hoses. But this is a real-life version of "It Came from the Deep", and it's happening in the waters near San Diego.
The creatures are called Humboldt squid, (though they're ...Work and play in Queenland, Australia: Whitsunday Islands
Jun 19th, 2009 at 4:30PM:
Whether you're on a working holiday while backpacking or on a more tradition vacation, if you're in Australia, you'll want to make your way to the Great Barrier Reef. Being that it's massive, there are several locations where you can go to explore the GBR, but perhaps the most beautiful is the Whitsunday Islands. Home to 74 islands, crystal clear waters and some of the best sailing, snorkeling ...Swim with sharks at Dubai mall
May 24th, 2009 at 4:00PM: Dubai just changed how we'll all look at malls forever. The Dubai Mall could have changed the rules simply by installing an aquarium and zoo ... or gone even crazier by putting sharks in the water. Hell, watching sharks swim is a great way to eat your Auntie Ann's pretzel. In Dubai, you can have your friend hold your pretzel while you put on a wetsuit and hop right in!
At the Dubai Aquarium and ...New Peter Island wants to help make a new you
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:00PM: Peter Island Resort & Spa is celebrating a new look with a fresh deal. The largest private island resort in the British Virgin Islands has refurbished its 32 ocean-facing rooms and 20 beachfront junior suites and wants to show off the new look. Hey, if you just got a makeover, wouldn't you? So, the property is offering up the "New Us, New You" package, which runs through October 31, ...Adventure Destination: Easter Island
May 18th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Easter Island has always been a place of great mystery. Everyone is aware of the iconic stone faces that number more than 800 and stand as much as 10 meters in height and weighing in at nearly 75 tons. The figures were carved by inhabitants of the island between 1250 and 1500 AD, and their construction and transportation to various parts of the island, is still considered a remarkable feat. The ...Photo of the Day 5.11.09
May 11th, 2009 at 8:30PM: These days, I'm SERIOUSLY missing scuba diving -- it's been a year since I've been at a decent beach, and about 3 years since I strapped a can of air on my back. This fun shot captured by wetboxers of his divemaster in the Philippines has just about put me over the edge. *sigh* If you've got some great travel shots you'd love to share, be sure to upload them to the Gadling pool on Flickr. We ...The Top 10 American Adventures (According to National Geographic)
Apr 30th, 2009 at 8:30AM: National Geographic Adventure has posted a great list of their choices for the Top 10 American Adventures, offering up plenty of great ideas for adventurous vacations that are close to home. Each of these ten adventures includes a video as well, giving us the opportunity to see first hand just why they deserve to be on the list. From top to bottom, there are some excellent suggestions for summer ..."Sip and Stay" at Peter Island
Mar 29th, 2009 at 2:00PM: When times are tough, $590 a night probably doesn't sound like a bargain. But, when you consider that this gets you a night at the Peter Island Resort & Spa – on the largest private island in the British Virgin Islands – your thinking will probably begin to change. Add to this the fact that complementary beverages are included in the deal, not to mention three meals a day and an ...
