http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/rss.asp CaribbeanChoice.com Article Feed http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/main.asp New and updated articles on CaribbeanChoice.com - Your Gateway to the Carribean!Copyright 1998-2006 CaribbeanChoice.com. Inc.en-usTue, 9 Feb 2010 08:31:56 CSTTue, 9 Feb 2010 08:31:56 CST Affordable Weddings at Dream Caribbean Destinations http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1665 Destination weddings are growing more and more popular with one for every three couples choosing a wedding getaway. The Caribbean is an ideal location for destination weddings for plenty of reasons, one of which is its inherent diversity. Comprising of more than two dozen countries, the Caribbean offers utmost versatility to suit any style of wedding. While the entire region has the tropical paradise appeal that draws couples to get married on its shores, brides and grooms-to-be will find that t... Read More...]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:06:25 CSTtravelArticle_1665 Evening Attractions For Tourists On Antigua Holidays http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1664
Antigua is the largest island among the Leeward Islands of Caribbean. Its natural beauty mesmerises the visitors. The unblemished beaches and the colourful coral walls fascinate the visitors. Neighbouring islands of Antigua are Montserrat, Guadeloupe, Nevis, and St. Martin. It possesses all the accoutrements for a thrilling trip to Antigua. The coral reefs of Antigua attract the scuba divers, and snorkelers from all over the world. One of the thr... Read More...]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:52:40 CSTtravelArticle_1664 The Regions of Barbados http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1663
Barbados is one of the most sought after vacation spots in the Caribbean and more and more people are making their way to the island every year, some looking for rest and relaxation and others looking for fun activities. This is a summary of the parishes in Barbados.

Christ Church

Located on the south coast of Barbados, Christ Church is the i... Read More...]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:44:27 CSTtravelArticle_1663 Obstacles to Clarity and Good Decision Making http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1662

"Everything is self-evident," said Rene Descartes, mathematician and philosopher. Everything is self-evident if you have high emotional intelligence and are good at reality-testing. If you're clouded with emotions, stuck in the past, inflexible, inauthentic, or inept at verbal and nonverbal communication, alas, everything is not self-evident.

When you develop your emotional intelligence, and the ability to understand and manage your emotions and those of o... Read More...]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:15:55 CSTarticlesArticle_1662 Caribbean Cruise: Choosing The Line That Fits You http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1661

A longed for retreat is shared in the bright days of Caribbean. The beaches, the foods and all! What more would you ask?

The Caribbean is among the most in demand tourist spots in the world. So it is not surprising to see millions of vacationers flocking the Caribbean Islands.

Caribbean cruises are very popular as well. Cruising along the islands give vacationers the rare chance of exploring the entire wonders of this top class destination. Adde... Read More...]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:12:14 CSTarticlesArticle_1661 History Of Chocolate Origins http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1660

Chocolate origins originate from all different parts of the worlds at different points in history. However, to start at the beginning of chocolate origins, you have to first look at Central America's Mayan and Olmecan civilizations.

As a matter of fact, chocolate origins stem from "cacao," which is a word coming from the Olmecan civilization's vocabulary over 3,000 years from the present. An... Read More...]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:07:41 CSTarticlesArticle_1660 Costa Rica Ecotourism, Magnificent Corcovado National Park http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1659

Interested in Costa Rica ecotourism?

There is a little known gem called Corcovado.

Know of it? No? Well, neither have most other people.

Corcovado National Park (Parque Nacional Corcovado) may be the Amazon of Costa Rica. With good reason. The little park, merely 42,000 hectares (about 100,000 acres) in size, is explored on the Osa Peninsula, situated along the south Pacific shoreline of Costa Rica, close to the Panama border.

This is ... Read More...]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:11:46 CSTtravelArticle_1659 The Caribbean Hermit Crab http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1658

The Different Species of Hermit Crabs are really fascinating. Did you ever imagine, this is a unique creature that always moves with its home - a shell. Hermit crabs pick up shells and get into it for protection. Thereafter, the crab remains within it till the time it almost outgrows the shell. Once the crab is big enough, it discards this shell and moves into another shell. The world of Hermit crabs is really fascinating.

Article_1658 Sensational Whale Watching in the Caribbean http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1657

Canouan, an island in the Grenadines, until recently was largely untouched by the hand of commercialism. A tropical island with pristine beaches and a delightful climate, Canouan was only developed for tourism in recent years. The island now attracts a steady influx of tourists yearly, and tourism has become a primary industry.

Canouan has been inhabited for many centuries and has experience... Read More...]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:20:25 CSTtravelArticle_1657 Discover Playa Del Carmen http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1656

One of the fastest growing vacation destinations is Playa del Carmen. Mexico. While Cancun and Cozumel have been the stars of the Caribbean in the past, Playa del Carmen vacations are quickly taking control as a top spot in travel to the Mayan Riviera. A visually stunning beach of pristine white sand stretches as far as the eye can see and is bordered by crystalline turquoise water that is warm year round. The tropical landscapes are serene and s... Read More...]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:17:46 CSTtravelArticle_1656 How Can We Prevent the Next Big Haiti Earthquake? http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1655

How can we truly prevent earthquake disasters from happening in Haiti again? We know that earthquakes will be coming again in the future. In fact, Port-Au-Prince sits on the exact location of tectonic plate and fault formation under the Earth where seismic activities occur on a regular basis causing catastrophic earthquakes, none as big as January 12, 2010, nonetheless have occurred throughout history--1860, 1770, 1761, 1751, 1684, 1673, and 1618, ... Read More...]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:14:04 CSTarticlesArticle_1655 Reduce Speaking Public Speaking Fear Fast: How Greeting the Audience Increases Confidence and Evaporates Speaking Fear http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1654

You can reduce speaking fear fast with a simple technique. It will even help you speak without fear.

Imagine its 20 minutes before you are to give your prepared speech. Are you nervous, sweating, and have shaky knees? Do you wish you were somewhere else and did not have to suffer through possible stage fright?

Most speakers hang out backstage... Read More...]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:08:32 CSTarticlesArticle_1654 Know about Exotic Fruits http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1653

It is often said that fruit is nature's candy. And, although that may be true given the yumminess of fruit, the one thing fruit certainly has over candy is the health benefits.Vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are just some of the essential nutrients we gain from fruit consumption. However, recent studies show that certain exotic fruits can impact out heart health tremendously.

When prepa... Read More...]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:56:15 CSTarticlesArticle_1653 Travelling to Eco Friendly Costa Rica http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1652

If you have decided to go to places that are really eco-friendly and are the upcoming tourist destinations in the world than you should definitely visit Costa Rica. The country is situated in the Central America region and therefore it is very close to the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean giving you the kind of climate and environment that will make your holidays better and happier. Unlike many others we have a pre-conceived notion that Costa Rica might be plag... Read More...]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:32:15 CSTtravelArticle_1652 Must Know Information on Hermit Crabs http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1651

Pets play a very big part in distressing us in our day to day lives. When you get back from work, television and Internet are just not adequate to infuse some positive energy within you. Unwinding with your pets can do a whole lot of good to your body and mind.

Cats and dogs have been traditionally the most popular pets. They give us so much of joy. Yet some people are not able to enjoy these sm... Read More...]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:27:51 CSTarticlesArticle_1651 The Danger of a Single Story - Transcript http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1650 Courtesy of TED]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:21:36 CSTcultureArticle_1650 Caribbean Stewed Chicken Video http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1649 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:04:35 CSTrecipesArticle_1649 Edwidge Danticat - Video http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1648 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:07:06 CSTcultureArticle_1648 Black Men Ski http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1647 Courtesy of TED

What happens when a black man visits Aspen? Singer/songwriter Stew and his band are about to let you know.]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:26:59 CSTarticlesArticle_1647 World-Class Health Care http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1646 Courtesy of TED

Dr. Ernest Madu runs the Heart Institute of the Caribbean in Kingston, Jamaica, where he proves that -- with careful design, smart technical choices, and a true desire to serve -- it's possible to offer world-class healthcare in the developing world.]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:24:03 CSTarticlesArticle_1646 The Danger of a Single Story http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1645 Courtesy of TED

Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:22:56 CSTcultureArticle_1645 Earthquake in Haiti Timeline http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1644 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:42:08 CSTnewsArticle_1644 Planning a Caribbean All-Inclusive Vacation on a Budget: Dos and Don'ts http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1643

Do you want to plan an all-inclusive Caribbean vacation? If so, you are definitely not alone because the Caribbean is one of the world's most popular vacation destinations. But what if you aren't like most travelers? What if you will be vacationing on a very strict budget? You can still have the vacation of your dreams, but you may need to do a little bit of research. When it comes to vacationing on a budget, you can keep reading on for some help... Read More...]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:04:46 CSTtravelArticle_1643 Must See Places in South America http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1642
Set between the Caribbean, the South Pacific, and the South Atlantic Oceans, South America is the land of attractions. This continent can also be referred as the land of superlatives. The continent is the home to Amazon, The world's biggest rainforest, Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall, and Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego, the frozen landscapes. While the Remote islands like Galapagos Islands, Easter Island and Fernando de Noronha are g... Read More...]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:59:53 CSTtravelArticle_1642 Scuba Diving in Costa Rica: A Beautiful Attraction http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1641 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:46:22 CSTtravelArticle_1641 Exploring the beautiful Caribbean island of Barbados http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1640

The Caribbean is known for its golden beaches and is certainly the main attraction for going on a holiday there. There are many islands to choose from however Barbados is the one that comes to most people's mind when you mention the Caribbean.

There is 70 square miles of beach to enjoy along a 21 mile stretch so it's never far to venture to get to the seaside. If it is beach you are after (there are many other things to do in Barbados or on the other islan... 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The Dominican Republic is the Caribbean's largest tourist destination, attracting tourists not only from the surrounding Caribbean, America and Canada, but also from all over the world that come looking to admire and take in the beautiful scenery and sights that can be found there. If you are thinking of heading to the Dominican Republic for your next vacation, then there are two things ... Read More...]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:14:44 CSTtravelArticle_1611 Cancun Real Estate Represented at World Travel Market 2009 http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1610 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:14:21 CSTmarketArticle_1610 All Inclusive Wedding Packages Make Your Special Day a Breeze! http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1608 You can spend the weeks and days before your wedding stressing out and racing between caterers and dress shops and florists ... or, you can spend them relaxing on a Caribbean beach with your significant other, and leave the hassle to professionals. All inclusive wedding packages are the easy, breezy way to make sure that everything is perfect and there are no unexpected hitches or glitches, while you just enjoy the sun-warmed beaches, turquoise waters, moonlit walks - not to mention gourm... Read More...]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:04:03 CSTtravelArticle_1608 All Inclusive Carribean vacations are Cheaper than You Think http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1606 With the economy in the shape it's in, the one thing you really don't need to give up is your much-needed and well-earned vacation away from the stress and strain. While you can scour the internet for the cheapest deals on this and that - and then still have unexpected expenses which always seem to arise - the smart move (and the best way to avoid stress and strain) is with all inclusive Caribbean vacations at a luxury resort where you know everything will go perfectly with no wear or swe... Read More...]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:55:34 CSTtravelArticle_1606 Complete Guide to an All Inclusive Bahamas Vacation http://www.caribbeanchoice.com/articles/go.asp?to=1605 The name "Bahamas" comes from the Spanish baja mar, which means "shallow sea". The azure waters which lap these islands are as warm and calm as the people who live there. Throughout the over seven hundred islands which make up the Bahamas, the locals abide by island time - a term of affection which describes the laid-back and slow moving all inclusive Bahamas vacation lifestyle. It isn't that hard to fall into this mode of living. Many of the Bahamas' islands are uninhabited or are... Read More...]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:50:52 CSTtravelArticle_1605