Christopher Columbus’s first landfall in the New World was on an island he named San Salvador (known to the Lucayans as Guanahahani) which may be Samana Cay or present-day San Salvador Island (also known as Watling’s Island), in the central part of the Bahamas archipelago. In 1973, the Bahamas became fully independent, but retained membership [...]
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The History Of The Bahamas
September 26th, 2011 
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September 26th, 2011 admin These days there certainly does seem to be a bewildering array of cruise ships and cruise destinations that can make selecting one that’s right for you a real challenge. For the first time cruiser, how do you know which is the right cruise for you? It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing the [...]
Advice On Hand Baggage Security Measures
September 25th, 2011 admin Of all the types of baggage, carryon hand baggage is certainly the most secure, simply because it usually stays with you, or at least it should stay with you, at all times. Therefore, you can give it your own personal attention. However, it is worth bearing in mind that thieves are very aware that of [...]
Planning Your Off Season Vacation
September 25th, 2011 admin “I just got the best deal on my vacation — I’m going to Costa Rica in July!” “Ah yes… the height of the rainy season. Be sure to pack your umbrella!” Even though off-season vacationing may be less expensive, it’s important to figure out why the area isn’t a tourist destination all year long. As [...]
A World Tour Using Disney World Tickets
September 24th, 2011 admin You can spend one day at each of the four Disney parks, or you can stay for ten days and buy “park hopper” Disney World tickets to move freely between parks for the entire duration of your stay. There are various options for your Disney vacation, but the first step to planning your trip is [...]
When to Buy Travel Insurance
September 24th, 2011 admin Buying travel insurance is something that should definitely be on your to do list, before you leave on your trip. It’s no good buying it at last minute, since many insurance policies take a little time to kick in and there is a risk that you will just completely forget with everything else that you [...]
Travel Tips For Those Using Car Hire Services
September 23rd, 2011 admin Car hire can be expensive when you are travelling, hence getting the best deal possible is always advisable. To achieve a bargain when you are utilising car hire services there are certain strategies that you can employ that will result in more affordable pricing. It is hoped that this article will be able to highlight [...]
Why Holiday Rentals Are Popular Around The World
September 23rd, 2011 admin America is another country offering a great choice of holiday rental homes. Florida is probably the most popular holiday destination amongst families choosing a holiday rental. The great thing about Florida is that there are holiday rental homes to suite all budgets. You can select a small holiday rental in Florida and end up with [...]
To Tip Or Not – Cruise Etiquette
September 22nd, 2011 admin 
The issue of tipping can cause a lot of problems, usually as a direct result of a lack of understanding or clear communication. This is not helped by the fact that policies and expectations on tipping vary widely depending on which cruise line company you are travelling with and even, in some cases, which ship [...]
Berlin: A Troubled Past, A Promising Future
September 22nd, 2011 admin Berlin, the capital of Germany, is a city that is rich in history, despite the fact that a large proportion of the city was destroyed during World War II. Most of the city has been rebuilt, restored and rejuvenated since that time and it is now a wonderful place to view old and new side [...]