Tag Archives: Bahamas

Saving Cash on a Short Cruise

Who says you have to take to the high seas for seven days or more to enjoy a cruise of a lifetime? If you are dreaming of taking a tropical voyage but don’t want to deal with the nightmare of going bankrupt to do so you might consider the following deals. These trips may be short but they offer sweet savings. BAHAMAS CruisesOnly is currently offering early-bird savings on a four-night voyage to the Bahamas aboard Carnival Cruise Lines. If you book now for a September departure you will save 74% off the rack rate. The regular price for this … Continue reading →

More Tropical Island Getaways

The weather outside may not be frightful just yet, but give it a few weeks and I’m sure you’ll be dreaming of trading in your snow shovel and frozen windshield wipers for a sandy beach and frozen tropical libation. Naturally, I would be remiss if I didn’t recommend Hawaii as the ultimate sunny locale; however, I will admit this time of year the “Aloha State” can get a bit congested. As I mentioned in my previous blog there are a number of lesser-known exotic islands that have far fewer tourists soaking up the sun on their crescent shaped beaches. So, … Continue reading →

Anna Nicole and Britney Spears Inspired Travel Packages

Oh, those savvy travel industry executives, nothing gets by them. Kidding aside, I must hand it to the people in charge of designing travel packages to destinations popularized by celebrities and current events–they really out did themselves with a few of these latest deals. As you may have figured out by now the Bahamas is fast becoming one of the most crowded vacation destinations in the Caribbean. But, visitors aren’t flocking there to sunbathe, snorkel, golf, or gamble. Forget about seeking a tan, most tourists are seeking out the sites connected to the deceased former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith. … Continue reading →

Anna Nicole Smith—The Saga Continues

It’s done. The task of embalming Anna Nicole Smith’s body was completed on Saturday. According to news reports, two embalmers finished the job less than 24 hours after a court order mandating its completion was issued on Friday. The Florida medical examiner that conducted Smith’s autopsy told reporters the embalming was done in meticulous fashion. “In other words, she’s basically looking like she looked in life or very, very close to that,” the medical examiner told reporters. The embalming follows a delay by photographer Larry Birkhead, who claims he’s the father of Smith’s baby girl. Birkhead fought to have the … Continue reading →

Stargazing In The Bahamas

Its powder-soft sand, cobalt blue water, and gentle trade winds, make it one of the world’s top travel destinations. The Bahamas, an archipelago of 700 islands strewn across the western Atlantic Ocean, welcomes visitors seeking sun and culture. But, these days when the sun sets, the sky is not the only place where tourists are seeing stars. Actors Johnny Depp and Sean Connery, along with musician Lenny Kravitz own property in the former British colony. Depp bought a private island ringed with white sand off Exuma shortly after filming wrapped on his award-winning movie, “Pirates of the Caribbean”. The actor … Continue reading →