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HTML in the Caribbean?

Have you heard the latest news from the Caribbean? Hot Tropical Mice have moved in! They are now living amongst us! It’s crazy! The local natives have been calling the epidemic H.T.M.L. for Hot Tropical Mice Living with us!

What Can You Do?

There are many things you can do to be safe when you visit the Caribbean:

  1. Stay Inside
  2. Lock Your Doors
  3. Bring Your Cat

If none of these work – bring some cheese! These H.T.M.L. seem to love fresh cheese from the Pacific Northwest – specifically from Tillamook Cheese Factory.

Eat Local Restaurant Week

Eat Local Restaurant Week

Aruba invites its guests to enjoy locally inspired dishes at the Eat Local Restaurant Week

For two full weeks, the Eat Local Restaurant Week event will highlight the authentic local cuisine of the island. More than 55 restaurants will be participating in this new culinary event in order to incorporate local dishes into their menu. Enjoy a wonderful gastronomic event without having to dig deep inside your pockets.

Aruba’s public art draws attention to local history

Aruba Public Art

The area of Paardenbaai, which is located throughout the downtown area of the island, symbolizes the early history of Aruba’s colonial period. The Paardenbaai project is placing eight blue horses in different locations throughout the Oranjestad area in order to promote the island’s colonial history. This public art will encourage the island’s visitors to gain knowledge of our memorable past.

7-Day Capital City Package

A sprawling city of over 800,000 people, Kingston is the largest English-speaking city south of Florida and the center of Jamaica’s cultural life – the Bob Marley Museum is one of the most-visited attractions. The city is also an important business center with many international head offices.

Your Trip Advisor is a great resource for information on Kingston. You’ll find some fun facts there, such as

Kingston City – Jamaica

“Port Royal was a hangout for the famed pirates of the Caribbean until an earthquake plunged the village into the sea in 1692. Plans are underway to restore the area, including a number of historic buildings including Fort Charles, the Old Naval Hospital, and more.”

Food is one of the delights of Jamaica, and Kingston is no exception, with the added bonus that, with over three dozen embassies, the city also offers a wide range of world cuisine. But it’s the home-grown dishes that really jump out, dishes like:

  • Dinner
    • Mackerel Run Down
    • Saltfish Fritters
    • Callaloo and Codfish
  • Breakfast
    • Bully Beef
  • Dessert
    • Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Not to be missed, however, is the famed jerk chicken, though you may want to bring a fire extinguisher!

Package Details

This 7-day package to Kingston allow you plenty of rest and relaxation, mixed with exciting night life and fascinating historical sites. And you’ll enjoy the famous Jamaican hospitality, both at the resort and at delightful local restaurants and night spots.