Exotics Defined
What is your definition of Exotic? The dictionary defines exotic as an adjective used to describe something originating in a distant foreign country or “of a kind not used for ordinary purposes or not ordinarily encountered.” Not conventional. This is where the word takes a turn in the travel industry — toward destinations off the […]
Continue ReadingFusterlandia: (Fantasyland) Where Art is Alive and Well in Cuba
Our tour bus meandered into a sleepy little seaside town on Day Two in the port of Havana that really didn’t look like much. People on the tour were chatting amongst themselves. Then they started to see colorfully tiled walls out the windows and the chatter subsided. It was as if we all were sprinkled […]
Continue ReadingCuba: People to People
What exactly does that mean? As an experienced traveler and lover of all things that allow me to access the essence of a place, I was really looking forward to finding out. Our cruise began in Jamaica with a mixture of International guests, but most from the US and for all of us, our first […]
Continue ReadingMoBay Mojo Day One
Everything’s Cool Montego Bay, Jamaica – 6:30 p.m. DAY ONE ~ As I sit in the quiet bar at the Wexford Hotel overlooking beautiful Montego Bay, I reflect on my first day on this rugged island. Rugged in its steep green hills, rugged in its swampy air thick with humidity. It’s a cool 90 degrees […]
Continue ReadingReferrals: The Life Blood of Singles Travel International
As we approach our 25th anniversary here at Singles Travel International, we are poised for growth and need your help. All singles want to get out and meet new people. Your single friends may not have the same Bucket List, budget or travel schedule as you, so sending singles to take a peek at our […]
Continue ReadingWhen Food Fuels the Vacation
Singles Travel International provides unique opportunities to try new cuisine and explore the culture and tradition of each destination we offer. If you consider yourself a “Foodie,” here are a few flavorful destinations on the 2017 calendar to expand your culinary life as well as create delicious memories to last a lifetime. South Africa: Where the […]
Continue ReadingCruising Cuba- The small ship experience
Sometimes a smaller ship has a distinct advantage, as proven by the unique Cuban itinerary of the Celestyal Crystal with the most ports of call. Why just see Havana when you can also ease into the smaller harbors of the old Cuban capital of Santiago, the quaint city of Cienfuegos and the original harbor of Montego […]
Continue ReadingHavana ~ The Time Traveler’s Friend
A throwback in time with 2 million people, Havana displays a combination of colonialism, capitalism and communism. Embark from your ship into the historical center of Old Havana (“Habana Vieja”) with a mix of Baroque and neoclassical monuments guarded by the old Historic military fortress on the other side of Havana harbor. It’s easy to […]
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