Showing posts with label Caribbean sea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caribbean sea. Show all posts

Friday, September 14, 2012

Barbados part 1 - Video tour of Barbados

Video tour of Barbados - Barbados Tourism Commercial

Barbados part 2 - Beauty of Barbados


Barbados Travel Video - Beauty of Barbados

Public transport on the island is relatively convenient, with 'route taxis', called "ZRs" (pronounced "Zed-Rs"), travelling to most points on the island. These small buses can at times be crowded, as passengers are generally never turned down, regardless of the number. However, they will usually take the more scenic routes to destinations. They generally depart from the capital Bridgetown or from Speightstown in the northern part of the island.

Barbados part 3 - Travel opportunities of Barbados


Travel opportunities of Barbados - Rihanna Barbados Commercial (USA)

Barbados Commerical for the US

The economy contracted in 2001 and 2002 due to slowdowns in tourism, consumer spending and the impact of the 11 September 2001 attacks, but rebounded in 2003 and has shown growth since 2004. Traditional trading partners include Canada, the Caribbean Community (especially Trinidad and Tobago), the United Kingdom and the United States.

Barbados part 4 - Diving with turtles


Diving with turtles in Barbados - Turtle at Acra reef Barbados

This turtle was captured by Håkan Carlberg during a scubadive with DivePro at Acra reef on the south cost of Barbados in April 2007.

Historically, the economy of Barbados had been dependent on sugarcane cultivation and related activities, but in the late 1970s and early 1980s it has diversified into the manufacturing and tourism sectors.

Barbados part 5 - South Coast of Barbados

South Coast of Barbados - Barbados South Coast
Barbados: The gorgeous Caribbean Sea at St Lawrence Beach and Carlisle Bay

The name "Caribbean" is derived from the Caribs, one of the dominant American Indian groups in the region at the time of European contact during the late 15th century. After the discovery of the West Indies by Christopher Columbus in 1492, the Spanish term Antillas was assigned to the lands; stemming from this, "Sea of the Antilles" is a common alternative name for the Caribbean Sea in various European languages. During the first century of development, the Spanish dominance was undisputed.

Barbados part 6 - Types of Barbados


Types of Barbados - Beautiful Barbados

Filmed on a trip I took in '09 with a Samsung NV24HD for most shots and a Panasonic Lumix FZ20 for the closeups.

Barbados part 7 - Sunset in Barbados


Sunset in Barbados - Barbados Sunset

The sights and sounds on a Bajan beach just before, during and after a sunset.

People say that you can sometimes see a green flash of light just before the sun disappears ... look closely and tell me if you see one here.

Barbados part 8 - Annual Carnival


Crop Over 2008 - Annual Carnival in Barbados!

Carnival time in Barbados August 4th 2008

The Spring Garden Highway, which lies to the west of the city, plays host to over 85,000 bystanders and participants in the annual Grand Kadooment Carnival Parade.

Barbados part 9 - Surfing in Barbados


Surf Barbados - Surfing in Barbados

Basketball is a popular sport, played at school or college, and is increasing in popularity, as is volleyball, though volleyball is mainly played indoors.

Motorsports also play a role, with Rally Barbados occurring each summer and currently being listed on the FIA NACAM calendar.

Barbados part 10 - The capital of Barbados. Bridgetown


The capital of Barbados. Bridgetown - Bridgetown The Capital of Beautiful Barbados

Welcome to Bridgetown, Barbados! This modern day city centre is home to several commercial buildings, duty free shopping and many more amenities. The city is still full of character and old world charm comprising of a stunning parliament and cobble stone walkways through the small shops. The city is constantly developing and progressing and there are always amazing real estate opportunities in the area. 

Barbados part 11 - On the streets of Bridgetown


On the streets of Bridgetown - Moments in Bridgetown, Barbados

These videos have been recorded in center of Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados on an average Saturday midday.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Grenada part 1 - Island of Spice. Grenada


Spice Island in Grenada - Island of Spice. Grenada

Grenada is also known as the "Island of Spice" because of the production of nutmeg and mace crops of which Grenada is one of the world's largest exporters. Its size is 344 square kilometres (133 sq mi), with an estimated population of 110,000. Its capital is St. George's. The national bird of Grenada is the critically endangered Grenada Dove.

Grenada part 2 - Spice Island Grenada


Spice Island Grenada

The Spice Island, as Grenada is known, due to its production of nutmeg, vanilla and cinnamon is situated on the southernmost point of the Windward Islands. The sheer beauty of this island will take your breath away, mountainous valleys teeming with hundreds of species of flowering plants and birds, cascading waterfalls and volcanic peaks dropping down to hidden coves of black sand and wide bays with stretches of golden unspoilt beach. St George, the capital of Grenada merges French, British and West Indian flavours with its multicoloured swirl of pink, yellow and blue houses topped with red tiled roofs, busy colourful market and one of the Caribbean? most beautiful natural harbours. Nightlife here is very low key, but with such stunning scenery and the wonderfully friendly Grenadian hospitality you will hardly notice.

Grenada part 3 - Journey to Grenada


Journey to Grenada

Recorded February 19, 2008. Grenada.

Grenada is an island nation consisting of the island of Grenada and six smaller islands at the southern end of the Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Grenada is located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela, and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Its size is 133 square miles with an estimated population of 110,000. St. George's, population 7,500, with an agglomeration of 33,000 people is the capital of Grenada, British West Indies. The city is surrounded by a hillside of an old volcano crater and is on a horseshoe-shaped harbour.

Grenada part 4 - Types of St. George's


Types of St. George's - Best Photos near St. George, Grenada - Incl. View Back To Grand Anse Beach, St. George Hospital

Grenada part 5 - St. George's from the sea


St. George's from the sea - View from P&O Oceana St George's Harbour, Grenada

Coming into the harbour at St George's, Grenada

Monday, August 20, 2012

Dominican Republic part 1 - Paradise kinds of Dominican Republic


Paradise kinds of Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic part 2 - Beaches of the Dominican Republic


Beaches of the Dominican Republic

From Playa Bavaro in Punta Cana to Samana and Bayahibe, the Dominican Republic has some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. And still the best part is that there a fantastic affordable all inclusive resorts for every budget.

Dominican Republic part 3 - Cabarete Beach


Cabarete Beach, Dominican Republic

Sunday afternoon on Cabarete Beach, Dominican Republic is a great place to visit. You will see many different restaurants and bars right on the sand as you walk the beach checking out the sights. There are plenty of Kite Surfers and Wind Surfers on this beach as well as Kite Beach just a short walk down the beach. Stop in at Jose O'Shay's and tell them Big Daddy Rich sent you. Big Frankie will give you a drink coupon and tell you one of his Irish tales. Rumor has it that girls that flash, drink free at the bar.

Dominican Republic part 4 - Kitesurfing in Cabarete


Kitesurfing in Cabarete - Cabarete - KiteBoarding