Vacation Destinations
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Party Time: Best Caribbean Spring Break Islands
While the history of Spring Break dates back at least to the 1934 visit of the Colgate University swim team to Fort Lauderdale, it was the 1958 novel and 1960 film “Where The Boys Are” that enhanced it in American pop culture. For some college students, the tenuous coming-of-age angst of that movie has morphed into a week of no-holds-barred bacchanalia. These days, breakers know no boundaries, and popular Caribbean destinations including Nassau, Cancun, Puerto Rico and Jamaica compete for college students craving for a respite from snow and studies. A much milder experience awaits many families, who use the spring closure of K-12 schools to warm up and recharge in a tropical setting. Still other travelers seek only to relax in an isolated locale or to give back via volunteer activities. Here are options for all:
- Jamaica (Montego Bay & Negril)
- Cancun
- Nassau & Paradise Island, Bahamas
- Trinidad
- Dominican Republic (Punta Cana)
- Turks & Caicos
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Lucia
Spring Break season 2014 is around the corner. Please call Bargain Travel at 1-800-820-4567 or send us a land vacation request quote so we can begin planning your next well-deserved Spring Break getaway!!
The Six Best Caribbean Resorts for Families
The Caribbean has some of the best sands and the friendliest family resorts. At these six diverse properties, you and your children can encounter dolphins, ride horses in the surf, snorkel through schools of tropical fish, learn sailing or simply sit and chat.
- Atlantis Paradise Island (The Bahamas)
- Club Med Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)
- Half Moon Resort (Montego Bay, Jamaica)
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya Resort (Just South of Cancun, Mexico)
- Coconut Bay Resort (Saint Lucia)
- Beaches Providenciales Resort (Provo, Turks & Caicos)
With this harsh winter 2014 season in full swing, let us plan your next family vacation to one of these six wonderful destinations. Please call Bargain Travel at 1-800-820-4567 or send us an air/land vacation request form so we can make this next family getaway a memorable reality.
Five Best Places to Dive & Snorkel in the Caribbean
Choosing the Caribbean’s five best dive/snorkel destinations is like picking the best five places to live in America. Everyone wants something different. At least divers and snorkelers usually want the same essentials: easy entry, clear water, healthy corals and lots of marine life. Four of these sites possess these in abundance while Bimini’s distinctive wild dolphin swimming focuses on animal encounters. Below, are the five best Caribbean dive/snorkel destinations:
- Bonaire – Bari Reef
- Little Cayman – Bloody Bay
- British Virgin Islands – Wreck of the RMS Rhone
- Bimini – The Bahamas
- Saint Thomas, USVI – Cow & Half Rocks
To plan your next Caribbean dive & snorkel vacation, please contact Bargain Travel at 1-800-820-4567 or send us a land request quote so we can make this memorable vacation a reality!!
Ten of the World’s most Adventurous Cruises
Adventure & Expedition cruising is a travel niche that is growing each and every day. These floating adventures take the form of anything from five-star Champagne explorations to ambling along in a tramp steamer. Here are ten of the world’s best Adventure & Expedition cruises:
- Island Safari, Hawaii (USA) – Extreme Rating: 6/10
- Across the Northwest Passage (North America) – Extreme Rating: 6/10
- Through Ancient Kimberley (Australia) – Extreme Rating: 7/10
- Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (The Amazon) – Extreme Rating: 7/10
- Jungle Book Tour (India) – Extreme Rating: 7/10
- Into Wild West Africa – Extreme Rating: 8/10
- Following Scott, Amundsen et al (Antarctica) – Extreme Rating: 8.5/10
- Island Hopping in the Pacific Ocean – Extreme Rating: 8.5/10
- Ice-Breaking to the North Pole – Extreme Rating: 9.5/10
- Down to the Titanic Wreck (Atlantic Ocean) – Extreme Rating: 10/10
If Adventure & Expedition cruising is something that peaks your interest, please contact Bargain Travel at 1-800-820-4567 or send us a cruise request quote so we can plan this adventure of a lifetime!!
Five Perfect Winter Honeymoon Destinations
Planning a winter wedding this year?
Here are five perfect destinations for that winter honeymoon.
- Saint Kitts & Nevis (Caribbean)
- Thailand
- Turks & Caicos Islands (Caribbean)
- Australia
- Iceland
Please call Bargain Travel at 1-800-820-4567 or send us a land request quote so we can plan that perfect winter honeymoon vacation today!!
10 Places To See Before They’re Gone
Places, much like animals can become endangered, and some of the world’s most amazing sights are gradually disappearing. Scientists say climate change has been affecting oceans, reefs, beaches and even cities. Development is another danger for once-pristene, off-the-beaten-path spots and their cultures. Here are 10 places on the brink of forever changing, and some threatening to disappear altogether:
- Easter Island, Chile
- Antarctica
- Machu Picchu & Choquequirao, Peru
- Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Great Barrier Reef, Australia
- Culebra & Vieques, Puerto Rico
- Dead Sea, Israel & Jordan
- Taj Mahal, India
- Venice, Italy
- Tibet
For a memorable vacation to any of these historic destinations, please contact Bargain Travel at 1-800-820-4567 or send us a land request quote and allow us to plan what will be truly a getaway to remember.
Top Five Off-Peak Destinations For Winter 2013/2014
Before you grumble at the arrival of frigid winter weather, remember that the upcoming season heralds untold affordable off-peak travel opportunities. Here are five awesome destinations where the colder part of the year bears off-peak affordability:
- Nashville, TN – With a packed schedule of swoon-worthy musical performances year around, Nashville doesn’t have the most distinct high and low seasons of all the destinations on this list. But overall, hotels and flights tend to get a little less expensive during the winter, making a trip to this vibrant American city a bit more affordable during the colder months.
- Rome, Italy – Thanks to Pope Francis I, tourism is up in Rome. Rome can get pretty packed as it is, but you can beat the crowds in this already popular travel destination by going in the off-season.
- United Kingdom – The U.K. is a burgeoning cruise market. And cruising is, for the most part, a very economical way to explore international lands, especially for American travelers visiting destinations with unfavorable exchange rates.
- Russia – Admittedly, venturing to Russia in the winter may seem like a daunting endeavor. But for hardly, well-prepared travelers who appreciate a hot bowl of borscht on a blustery, dark evening or find the idea of domed cathedrals covered in snow appealing, a winter itinerary yields benefite aplenty, one of which is that prices for airfare are wonderfully low.
- Kyoto, Japan – Unlike ultramodern Tokyo, Kyoto is an old soul, with abundant World Heritage sites (17 in total), an authentic geisha district, ancient temples, and peaceful Zen rock gardens. If the historical city’s are on your must-see list (as it well should be), you’ll want to head there soon.
Let Bargain Travel plan your next off-peak winter destination vacation. Please contact Bargain Travel at 1-800-820-4567 or send us a land quote request or cruise quote request so that we can begin planning you next affordable off-peak winter getaway.
World’s 12 Best Shopping Cities
From the Orient, to South America to right here in the United States, if shopping is your pleasure, then may we suggest one of these world’s 12 best cities to satify your shopping cravings (based on getting around, variety, value & experience):
- #12 – Seoul, South Korea
- #11 – Milan, Italy
- #10 – Madrid, Spain
- #9 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- #8 – Vienna, Austria
- #7 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
- #6 – Hong Kong, China
- #5 – Paris, France
- #4 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- #3 – London, United Kingdom
- #2 – Tokyo, Japan
- #1 – New York City, USA
If your dream is to travel to one of these wonderful shopping destinations, please contact Bargain Travel at 1-800-820-4567 or send us a land request quote and we will be more than happy to fulfill your ultimate shopping vacation experience!!
10 Incredible World Landmarks You Haven’t Seen — Yet.
These instant classics — including record-breaking towers, 35-story-tall sculptures and external building climbs — are worth traveling to see.
- SkyPoint Climb & Observatory Deck – Gold Coast, Australia
- LeMay America’s Car Museum – Tacoma, WA
- ArcelorMittal Orbit – London, United Kingdom
- Sea Life Aquarium – Kansas City, MO
- Kamppi Chapel Of Silence – Helsinki, Finland
- National Museum Of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement – Las Vegas, NV
- Tokyo Sky Tree – Tokyo, Japan
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Pool – Brooklyn, NY
- The Arch Cultural Center – Mandal, Norway
- Aizhai Suspension Bridge – Hunan Province, China
For more information on visiting any of these incredible landmarks, please contact Bargain Travel at 1-800-820-4567 or send us a land quote request and we will be more than happy to help you plan your next adventurous vacation!!
The 10 best things to do In a Caribbean Port.
A cruise to the Caribbean gives you the chance to partake in many fun and diverse shore excursions. Whether you want something action-packed or laidback, you can find your ideal activities ashore. Consider these:
- Ziplining – While in port in St. Martin/St. Maarten, visit Loterie Farm at Pic Paradis, where you’ll find not only ziplining but also an obstacle course high up above the trees.
- Rainforest Hike – Lush & green St. Lucia is a prime Caribbean port for this activity. See the island’s exotic flora and fauna, and learn about the rainforest’s history and ecology — and its effects on the island — from your tour guide.
- City Tours – A city tour through San Juan, Puerto Rico is ideal due to the many historic places located right in the city center.
- Shopping – In St. Thomas, an island especially known for its duty-free shopping, partake in an excursion that takes you to some of the best shopping spots on the island.
- Snorkeling – The Antilla Shipwreck in Aruba is a favorite spot, as it’s shallow enough for snorkelers (not just scuba divers) to get a good look at the wreck.
- Waterfalls & Swimming Holes – In Jamaica, visit Dunn’s River Falls and swim in the water at its base. In Aruba, visit the Natural Pool, which is formed in the middle of large rocks in a scenic location by the island’s coastline.
- Play With Animal/Sea Life – If you’re an animal lover, the Caribbean is going to make love them even more, with the opportunity to see dolphins, monkeys, lizards and ride horses along the beach. At Stingray City in Grand Cayman, you can swim with hundreds of stingrays, who make their home in the bay and are used to human touch.
- White Water Rafting – A popular place to do this is in Jamaica, down the Rio Bueno River, which takes you through fast rapids and tropical scenery.
- Local Drinks – A distillery or brewery tour is a tasty way to get in touch with the local side of an island. In the Dominican Republic, try some sips of its famous rum while visiting a local distillery. While in San Juan, you can take a tour and sample many versions of rum from their famous Bacardi Rum Factory.
- Ancient Sites – Many Caribbean cruises make stops along the eastern coast of Mexico near Cancun. While there, visit the ruins of Tulum to see remnants of the way ancient Mayan civilizations lived.
Bargain Travel specializes in cruise packages to the Caribbean with all the major cruise lines. Please contact us at 1-800-820-4567 or send us a cruise quote request so we can plan and book your next exotic cruise vacation!