Known as the shore diving capital of the world, Bonaire had often been recommended to us by fellow SCUBA divers and we were eager to see if it lived up to the hype. With 63 dive sites off the coast of Bonaire, this Dutch island offered the ultimate feeling of freedom as we were completely…Continue reading Bonaire
Category: Caribbean
Bahamas – Tiger Beach & Bimini
Tiger Beach in the Bahamas has been on our radar ever since we heard about it. A legendary shark oasis somewhere in the Bahamas…yes please! We learned that this special region was “discovered” in 2002 by Jim Abernethy, a conservationist who pioneered cage less shark diving and has been on a lifelong mission to dispel…Continue reading Bahamas – Tiger Beach & Bimini
Cuba – Baracoa
When we mentioned that we would be visiting Baracoa, our Cuban friends would rave about its stunning beauty and untouched wilderness, with many proclaiming it is their favorite region of the island. So it was with high expectations that we visited our last destination in Cuba. We are pleased to announce that Baracoa did not…Continue reading Cuba – Baracoa
Cuba – Santiago
Santiago is a happening city, and we were lucky enough to visit during the colorful Fiesta del Fuego (also called Fiesta de Caribe), which is held annually at the beginning of July (3-9 July). To our surprise, it was hard to research the festival prior to our arrival, but once on the ground, we were…Continue reading Cuba – Santiago
Cuba – Camaguey & Bayamo
We visited Camaguey and Bayamo strictly on the advice of past visitors sharing their experiences on travel forums. We didn’t know much about either city, but felt that two days were warranted for Camaguey, while one day would be sufficient for Bayamo. Getting to both cities was easy as they are on the Viazul bus…Continue reading Cuba – Camaguey & Bayamo