Why Do We Forget Bermuda?
July 29, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under beaches
I’ve been doing some research on island and their beaches, and Bermuda has cropped up in that research. It’s one of those places that I forget about until I run across it, and then I think, “Oh yeah, why don’t I ever check out Bermuda?”
So check it out, I did, and boy – have I been missing a lot!
Turns out that Bermuda is not just one island, but 138 islands, although when someone says Bermuda chances are they are referring to the main island. Bermuda is an affluent country, and although it has over 300 beaches, tourism ranks #2 behind …read more
10 Reasons I Want to Visit Barbados
July 15, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Outdoor Activities, Sports & Recreation, Things to See & Do, beaches
I’m trying to come up with a warm weather vacation spot for this fall. Since it’s been awhile since I’ve been to the Caribbean, I thought this might be a good time to plan a return trip. Barbados, an island that I’ve not yet visited, is looming at the top of a pretty short list.
Here are 10 reasons why I think visiting Barbados may be a good choice for me:
I haven’t been there before, and visiting a new country takes me a step closer to the Century Club.
It’s a small island, only about 14 by 21 miles, with over …read more





