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‘The Gourmet Shop’, Barbados
“The Gourmet Shop - Barbados is a foodaholics’ dream come true …… often compared to Harrods Food Hall or that little corner shop catering to your every culinary need.
Our knowledgable staff are on hand to help customers find fresh, new and exciting food ideas to fulfill every gourmand’s inner desires.”
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BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival
The 2016 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is gearing up to be a “Year Not to Be Missed”, and the kick off will be a challenging 31- nautical mile race around Tortola for the Nanny Cay Cup race on March 29th.
The race has become not only an incredible adventure with views of all angles of Tortola; it is also the Nanny Cay Challenge for the fastest mono and catamaran record around the island.
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‘Fishing in Cuba’
Jardines de la Reina Archipelago
(Southern Coast of Cuba)
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Beachfront Homes for Sale in Gated Community
An incredible opportunity to own a secure one-level house with 3 bedrooms and pool in a convenient beachfront location. This spacious home is located in a gated, family oriented community of professionals and retirees which features 24/7 security, ample green areas.
As you come into the house there is a vestibule that welcomes you into a warmth and cozy atmosphere…
The large living / family room is a fantastic place to get together and entertain as it next to the kitchen and it also features beautiful views of the pool and backyard.
The perfect complement to this spacious social area is the terrace which is conveniently located next to the kitchen, making it ideal for BBQs, just sitting outside enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning, reading the news or just relaxing… ensconced in a lush tropical garden on a private sandy beach.
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Foto-Friday! Our Valentines tribute to photographer/writer Jan Bakker, our Twitter friend. Visit us @ValentinesBAH and see more of Jan’s work Caribbean by CaribbeJan. Remember, it’s the weekend for love!
Geplaatst door Valentine’s Resort and Marina, Harbour Island, Bahamasop vrijdag 12 februari 2016
“I am not a journalist, never had a press card but I always created my own content in my blog since 2005. Travel industry in Carribean is huge, but it’s mainly for the big companies. I want my blog to help small businesses benefit from the tourism opportunities.”
~ Madly Schenin-King
Madly joins the 2016 Tow-Knight Center Entrepreneurial Journalism class from Martinique - an insular region of France located in the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea. One of the few islands in Carribean that officially speaks French.
Carribean is known to be a world famous tourism spot. According to Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) a total of 26.3 million visitors chose the Caribbean for a land based vacation in 2014. This was a 5.2% increase over the 25 million who travelled to the region the year before.
Carribean Council states that “tourism’s growth and success remain a central element in almost every single Caribbean economy, generating income, taxes and a whole host of other services and industries.”
But not everyone can get its share from this growing industry due to lack of quality information. This is a problem that needs to be solved and Madly sees this as an opportunity to build her own journalism project.
“Travel industry in Carribean is huge. But mostly big companies benefit, not the local people. I want to build an online platform focused on travel industry in Carribean and inform small businesses in order to help them benefit from the tourism opportunities.”
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VeilleTourismeAntilles/
Twitter:@TourismAntilles
Loves learning languages and new cultures
Madly was born in Martinique and raised in the small island. At the age of 19 she decided to go to Paris and have her bacheloria degree in social sciences. But it didn’t take very long to understand that science was not her true passion. She loved learning languages and new cultures. At age 21 she moved to Madrid to study communications with Erasmus exchange program. Madly can speak French, English, Spanish and Creole - the local language of Martinique.
From public relations to entrepreneurial journalism
Madly got her degree from Sorbonne Corporate Communications and started working in Public Relations, the other side of the media business.
“I started working in the PR industry in 2011, but didn’t like the way it works. Due to excessive communication channels, it is very hard to reach and convince journalists to make stories. That is why I decided to take another path in my life. I heard about this program two years ago, and since then I was dreaming to get here. I think myself more of an entrepreneur than a journalist. When I see an issue I try to fix it.”
We’re all human, we’re all the same
When I ask Madly about an influential person on her life, her answer is, Aimé Césaire - one of the founders of the négritude movement. “Aimé’s ideas inspired me very much. What he basically says that for centuries black people have been slaves and now it’s time for them to be aware of this. He denounces all types of colonialism and I totally agree with him. It doesn’t matter your color, religion or race, In the end we’re all human, we’re all the same.”
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For Sale: Magnificent Oceanfront Mansion with Panoramic Views
- City: Cabrera
- Country: Dominican Republic
- Price: $ 4,900,000
- Beds: 10
- Baths: 10
- Floors: 2
- Square Feet: 12,658
- Lot Size: 10,000 m2
This individual cliff top property sits right above the beautiful crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean, with panoramic views.
This premier rental property is nested on two acres of pristine Caribbean coastline. Featuring 10 bedrooms a beautiful oceanfront pool, a hideaway jacuzzi, oceanview bar and entertainment center, grass tennis court, and multiple living areas, this villa is like no other in the Caribbean.
Situated on cliff side with incredible ocean views as the backdrop, this award winning ten bedroom luxury villa will enchant you with its 12,000 square foot living space. Play tennis in the full size grass tennis court or sunbathe by an alluring slate bottom pool and soak in a free form rock whirlpool Jacuzzi complete with a cave/Enjoy sunset cocktails around an authentic Tiki bar and sample the delicious cuisine from our professional kitchen and finish the night at the in house disco and discover why the villa is know as the best party villa in the Caribbean!
The villa is blessed with the most dramatic Caribbean sea-views imaginable. This premier rental property is nested on two acres of pristine Caribbean coastline. Featuring nine bedrooms an beautiful oceanfront pool, a hideaway Jacuzzi, ocean view bar and entertainment center, grass tennis court, and multiple living areas. This villa is like no other in the Caribbean!
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PAWA MD-80 St. Maarten Landing Approach
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‘The Arrival of Wi-Fi’
In Cuba, where the internet is still forbidden in private homes, the arrival of designated Wi-Fi zones has been nothing short of revolutionary, as people pack parks to gain access.
Valerio Berdini captures the faces of Cuban nationals bathed in the white light of their phones and tablets, as public (park) life in Havana changes forever.
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Exclusive Caribbean home for sale in Cabarete Country
Dominican Republic
- Price: $ 2,200,000
- Beds: 6
- Baths: 6.5
- Floors: 2 Square Feet: 10,764
- Lot Size: 3,500 m2
Windward House, designed by the award-winning American architect and completed by a German contractor in 2009, is a 6-bedroom, 6-½ bath 1000 square meter (10,000 sq. ft) villa of exceptional quality. From the fabulous heated pool/spa combination with reflecting pool, coralina terraces and waterfall, to the over 700 square meters (7000 sq. ft.) of travertine marble floors, American and European appliances and hardware as well as furnishings from all over the world, this is an ideal home for a family requiring elegance as well as flexibility.
One enters the villa through mature tropical gardens, across a wooden bridge that spans a fishpond containing Tilapia, Koi and exotic turtles. The foyer opens onto a black-stone lined reflecting pond which divides the private and public areas of the villa. To the left, at ground level, are 3 bedrooms each with en suite full bath. One bedroom is currently in use as an office. Turning right from the entry, one walks through a spacious 90 sq. meter great room with Tea nook and 5 meter ceilings. Next are wine room, dining room and kitchen with huge pantry that opens onto an extensive outdoor kitchen as well. A 4th ground floor bedroom with full bath is accessed from the dining area. Connected to the kitchen are extensive service areas including laundry, staff apartment with bath, storage and mechanical rooms and 2-car garage. The garage includes a large storage loft………
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