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Sirenis La Salina: The Review

17. January 2012

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I've been meaning to write this entry for a while but got caught up doing winter related things. But I needed a break from the cold so it's a perfect time to reflect on my recent trip to Varadero, Cuba. More specifically reflect on the resort I stayed at. That resort was the Sirenis La Salina.

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Does your New Year’s resolution include Disneyland?

2. January 2012

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Happy 2012! I hope in 2011 you all took some fantastic trips and that in 2012 you continue to explore. Now since this is the first blog entry of 2012 I wanted to write about something happy. Well what's happier than Disneyland?

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The wonders of Varadero

21. December 2011

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Well after a wonderful week in Cuba I have returned. My burn is giving way to a tan which makes me standout against the backdrop of winter. I spent my week in Cuba at its most popular tourist site: Varadero, which sits on the Hicacos Peninsula in northwest Cuba.

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New five-star resorts coming to Cuba

9. December 2011

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Cuba is going to get more elegant. The island nation will welcome several new five-star properties in the coming year giving travellers even more choice when visiting the tourist hotspot. In Varadero the Ocean Varadero Aqua will open in the summer of 2012, in Santa Maria the new Sirenis Cayo Santa Maria Beach Resort is planned to open on Christmas Eve while in Cayo Coco the new Hotel Memories Flamenco will open in January.

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New border initiatives announced

8. December 2011

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper and US President Barack Obama announced a set of new border initiatives yesterday aimed at improving security and allowing for easier travel between the two countries.

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Grand Canyon -a Hiking Experience

6. December 2011

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  Join Innovative Fitness  and experience the beauty and size of the Grand Canyon on a  guided hike in the South Rim. from $1332* USD per person based on double occupancy Package includes: Return airfare from Vancouver to Phoenix 2 Nights hotel in the Grand Canyon Guided hike 1 Night hotel in Scottsdale Arizona Ground transportation throughout IF escort throughout Comprehensive insurance including medical, cancellation/interruption, accident and baggage coverage Space is limited to a maximum of 30 people, therefore we recommend that you book as [Read more...]

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Las Vegas’ best pools

2. December 2011

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The folks at the UK based DialAFlight held a vote to determine Vegas' best pools and while it maybe a little chilly for a dip around New Year's (and the pools maybe closed) keep this information in mind when you're booking your Vegas vacation during a warmer time of year.

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Oasis resorts welcome some of music’s biggest stars

7. November 2011

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The Oasis Cancun and the Grand Oasis Cancun are raising the standard in resort entertainment. Gracing the stage next year will be several big name acts from hip hop, electronic music and jazz. Pitbull will be one of the artists performing in Cancun in 2012. The party kicks off Jan. 12 with a performance by Kool and the Gang with more than 20 performances to follow over the next four months by artists including Pitbull, Wiz Khalfia and Kelly Rowland.

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G Adventures adds North American tours

24. October 2011

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I've written about Gap Adventures and their awesome tours on here before. Before we go any further though do note that they have changed their name from Gap Adventures to G Adventures and along with a new name they've added new tours. In the past their tours have taken travellers to amazing places like the Amazon or the Himalayas and while they still do that they've added North American tours.

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Na-na-na-na-na-na-na Batman!

4. October 2011

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Who's the coolest superhero? There's only one right answer and of course it's Batman! Now who hasn't ever wanted to be Batman? He's rich, has lots of cool gadgets and stops bad guys. Well head over to Taiwan and for three hours you can at least live like Batman.

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