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Trinidad Carnival - dates for a decade of revelry
2008-06-09 23:08:00
Trinidad?s Carnival . It?s a festival that is always on people?s man regardless of the time of the year, and for those Carnival lovers who are forever concerned about booking their tickets in time, reserving costumes with their favourite bands, and gathering their crew, the first questions is, what?s the date for next year Carnival?Well, we?ve got the dates for Carnival 2009 to 2019. So check it out, and let us know if you?ll be joining us MACO girls on the road.2009 - February 23 & 242010 - February 15 & 162011 - March 7 & 82012 - February 20 & 212013 - February 11 & 122014 - March 3 & 42015 - February 16 & 172016 - February 8 & 92017 - February 27 & 282018 - February 12 & 132019 - March 4 & 5Other Caribbean Carnivals are being held throughout the rest of 2008, so stay tuned for more information.
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New underwater sculpture park in Grenada
2008-06-02 22:02:00
Photography courtesy Jason De Caires TaylorNature can be the most violent of aggressors, but sometimes it can also be a muse for great art. In Grenada , recent hurricanes and tropical storms battered the island, inevitably damaging some of the country?s reefs.Shocked by the damage to the reefs, British sculptor and diver Jason de Caires Taylor, 33, was moved to give nature a helping hand by installing an artificial reef on the sea bed at Molinere Bay just north of Grenada?s capital, St George?s to provide a habitat for marine life and to allow coral to grow and develop naturally. Some call the park eerie, some fantastic. In the current issue of MACO Destinations, Sally Maton visits the new underwater sculpture park, and tells us: ?There is nothing theme park or Disney about this place. You have to interact with it and go and find the sculptures yourself, which all adds to the adventure.?It?s a great adventure for those who love the thrill of being underwater. To get there, you can wa...
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MACO Caribbean Homes Coffee Table Book - 20 beautiful Caribbean homes
2008-05-29 16:23:00
The MACO Caribbean Homes collector?s edition coffee-table book is a 11? x 12? hard cover boo, which contains 170 pages filled with glossy photography of 20 beautiful Caribbean homes. These homes range from grand coral stone mansions of Barbados to the artsy cottages in St. Lucia. Then there's the expert, historic architecture in Curacao and contemporary villas in Tobago. Take in fully restored Jamaican great houses and a St. Barth benkirai teak beach house. Each home is unique; each home blends the past and present to create a structure of timeless beauty. This book is the epitome of what MACO has come to mean in the Caribbean ? premium beauty and style.This unique collector?s item is available at US$55 with part proceeds going to MACO?s favourite charity, the Cancer Society of Trinidad and Tobago. Aside from it being a great gift and an interesting read, when you purchase the MACO Caribbean Homes collector?s edition coffee-table book you can be a part of our commitment and suppor...
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Going green - Building an environment-friendly home in the Caribbean
2008-05-26 16:49:00
Photography courtesy OBMAbout two weeks ago, the 12th Annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) was hosted in Port of Spain, Trinidad at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad Hotel and Conference Centre. ?Going Green?, something on the minds of forward-looking developers, was the running theme this year.In the current issue of MACO Caribbean Living, we take a look at how you can go green when decorating your home, so that you too can be environmentally conscious and elegant in creating a charming ambience. In the article ?Greening with style?, interior designer Melanie Wuilliez tells homeowners how they can save the environment without scrimping on style. Nowadays, there are many options available for greening your home. Environment ally friendly materials are the mode of the day.In the Caribbean, owners tend to gravitate toward tile and/ or wood. Tile made of natural stones help to keep a cool temperature in the home, reducing the need for air-conditioning. Wuilliez says...
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A Taste of Mustique spices up Caribbean cuisine
2008-05-24 21:32:00
Caribbean cuisine. Food and flavours. And Kevin Snook. They all have on thing in common; they tend to capture the essence of Mustique.In his new book, A Taste of Mustique, Snook, a professional chef and restaurateur ? with Elizabeth Penniman ? a writer and editor ? captures the favourite dishes and flavours of Mustique ? one of the most exclusive and remote vacation spots in the world. Featuring a foreword by Mick Jagger ? yes that Mick Jagger ? A Taste of Mustique gives you over 100 recipes that are easily transferred from the mastery of a top chef to your kitchen counter. Equally tempting as the recipes it accompanies, Sophie Munro?s photography makes the cookbook a visual gastronomic heaven that is sure to get your taste buds singing praises.According to Charlotte Courtenay, who provides an insightful review of the book in the current issue of the MACO Caribbean Living magazine, ?A Taste of Mustique not only brings us mouth-watering recipes ? but also brings to the reader a broad...
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June fun - Cricket and music in St Kitts
2008-05-23 14:54:00
We know how it goes sometimes. You think, okay let me head to the Caribbean for a fabulous vacation. In the midst of planning your well-deserved trip, you?re also thinking, ?what can I do??.That?s why here at the MACO Caribbean living blog we not only focus on beautiful Caribbean architecture, cuisine, or enchanting destinations. We also let you know about some of the bext events the Caribbean offers.Music festivals are always taking place throughout the year (click this link for a listing of major festivals), and June is no different. From the 26th-28th, St Kitts will host its annual St Kitts Music Festival, where you?ll be treated to the sounds of John Legend, Mario, Kassav and Billo Ocean, among other artistes. And if you?re thinking that the Fourth of July is only about fireworks, think again. Think cricket. International Cricket takes precedence on this weekend ? July 4th and 6th ? when West Indies comes up against Australia. So take your pick of two great weekends in St Kitts...

Private islands and great escapes
2008-05-21 15:21:00
Just imagine - you and yours arriving at a private 50-acre tropical island embracing only six splendidly outfitted, fully stocked villas amongst secluded coves and stark white-sand beaches touched by waters that display every conceivable shade of blue.Now imagine spending seven sun-kissed days there, strolling along deserted paths that wind charmingly through the isle?s luscious vegetation and fragrantly blossoming tropical flowers or swinging on a hammock enjoying the view which would ruin any other for the rest of your life. Well, you?re in luck! Flip quickly to the Bahamian chain of the Exumas (on page 28 of the current issue of Destinations magazine) and then fill out and send in our subscription card. The Castaway Contest is a chance to win your seven-day stay for a little taste of how you really should be spending one week every year.For those not interested in private islands and secluded beaches but who need a great escape, The House in Barbados (featured on page 88 of the c...
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Subscribers in for a treat with new MACO magazines
2008-05-14 20:23:00
Dear MACOnians,This is just a short note to explain what is actually happening with MACO and the launch of our new culinary publication.MACO Caribbean Living will remain the same gorgeous publication it is. In issues to come, however, there will be a stronger focus on architecture and real estate developments, and less of an entertaining section. The new culinary publication, aptly titled ?Food & Rum? will focus on tropical cuisine and rums from around the world.All subscriptions to MACO will remain the same, with no change.All subscribers to MACO Caribbean Living and Destinations magazine WILL receive a complimentary copy of Food & Rum in 2009 when it is launched.If you are anxious for a new publication from us this year, well HOLD YOUR BREATH! We will be launching the HOTTEST magazine which has ever hit the Caribbean in September 2008. You, might even be in it, so grab a copy as soon as it is launched and MACO some people! Cheers,NeyshaEditor-in-Chief, MACO Caribbean Livi...
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New venue for St Lucia Food and Rum Festival
2008-05-01 17:48:00
So picture this? a foodie?s heaven ? the annual St Lucia Food and Rum Festival .World-class chefs serve delectable goodies in demonstration kitchens, and the smell of rich, Caribbean rums penetrates the air, and that?s just the day-time. In the night, you can visit restaurants, which serve you full-course dinners from some of the best international chefs ? from abroad and the Caribbean. Add some visits to beautiful sites and attractions in St. Lucia, plus jamming concerts and street parties, lovely, fun-loving people from all over the world, and well you couldn?t ask for anything better.The St. Lucia Food and Rum Festival is back on the radar for one of the top things to do during October-November. Kicking off from October 30 through November 2, 2008, the organisers are planning a ?bigger and better? festival for patrons. And when they say bigger, they mean bigger.According to our trusty Editor-in-Chief, Neysha Soodeen, who conceptualised the festival and is a co-producer for the eve...
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MACO to launch new architecture and food and rum magazines
2008-04-29 15:56:00
Guess what! We?re extending the MACO magazine family.For the past ten years, we?ve been showcasing Caribbean architecture and interior design in our flagship magazine MACO Caribbean Living, and we?ve had a blast doing this. Documenting the progress of Caribbean architecture and interior design is important. It is one way of recording, studying and enjoying our development as a region. It speaks to our history, culture, lifestyle and all that makes us unique. It also showcases the creativity of architects and interior designers who not only design outside the colonial box in the Caribbean, but also fuse a number of eras and cultural influences to form a modern-day style of their own.Extending the MACO family really is a natural progression. We started MACO Caribbean Living in 1999, and the magazine grew to include a Caribbean Entertainment section and a Destinations section. In 2005, we launched the Destinations magazine, and MACO Caribbean Homes and the MACO Caribbean Interiors Sour...
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Documenting the progress of Caribbean architecture and interior design
2008-04-25 00:01:00
Documenting the progress of Caribbean architecture and interior design is important. It is one way of recording, studying and enjoying our development as a region. It speaks to our history, culture, lifestyle and all that makes us unique.Architects and interior designers are not only designing outside the colonial box in the Caribbean, but are fusing a number of eras and cultural influences to form a modern-day style of their own.Suzy Hoodless? home in Barbados fuses classical and plantation styles but it was ?Caribbeanised? by such elements as wooden louvers. It also takes a retro glance with furniture and interiors of the Forties and Fifties. In the end, it is unique and enchanting and modern Caribbean.At Amanyara in the Turks and Caicos, there is evidence of a new wave of creativity. This resort marries eastern Zen influences with contemporary Caribbean. The clean lines, soaring ceiling and use of water and wood are inspiring.And a growing trend that is changing Caribbean design ...
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A splendid Barbados property ? a Suzy Hoodless masterpiece
2008-04-23 20:17:00
Photography courtesy Suzy HoodlessArticle by MACO Caribbean Living Writer - Sarah VenableRegarding theatre, a cynical critic once observed that it is only called experimental when the experiment fails. Could the same be said of interior design and decoration? Not in this case, where English design consultant Suzy Hoodless brings her bold new vision to a Caribbean home, and succeeds wildly. She has done it before, with two estates in Scotland, a ski lodge, The Hospital in Covent Garden and private residences in West London and the counties. Before shifting careers about 10 years ago, Hoodless honed a related set of skills as interiors editor for the avant-trend lifestyle magazine, Wallpaper. In that capacity, she travelled the globe, creating interiors, styling shoots, and researching and reporting new trends, designs and designers.Having observed the scope of design possibilities and assembling a network of international suppliers, she now puts it all together in startling ways.To r...
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Great sail wins for Enzyme - See you in Antigua!
2008-04-15 20:15:00
With all the various regattas and sailing festivals taking place in the Caribbean, early 2008 has been a blast for the MACO-sponsored, Trini yacht ? Enzyme. In the recent CSA Spinnaker Racing I at the Rolex International St Thomas Regatta in the US Virgin Islands, Enzyme took 3rd place, and then 1st place in Spinnaker racing B at the Nanny Cay BVI Spring Regatta and sailing festival. This was at the end of March.Photography by Tim Wright of www.photoaction.comWhat?s NextThe MACO girls will be accompanying the Enzyme boys to the Antigua Stanford Regatta, which takes place from April 27-May 3, where we are hoping to place first again in this very competitive regatta. We?re also really psyched because we know we?re going to have loads of fun, much like Neysha did when she accompanied the guys to the Grenada Sail ing Festival in January.A Regatta TaleHere?s the rundown from Enzyme?s Pierre LaBorde about the March 2008 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta:There were two "Trini" boats in the St. M...
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Job vacancies for graphic designers at MACO Caribbean
2008-04-10 14:09:00
Toute Bagai Publishing Limited, publisher of MACO Caribbean Living and Destinations, currently has two vacancies for graphic artists, and we're encouraging all graphic designers (newbies and experienced alike) to apply. The positions are as follows:1. Intern - Graphic Artist2. Graphic Artist experienced with In Design, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.Send your application letter and CV to:Neysha SoodeenEditor-in-Chiefinfo@macomag.comPle ase spread the news, if you know someone who would be a perfect fit for MACO?s Graphic Design Department.Cheers,MACOWebsite: http://www.macomag.com/Join us on our new Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/MACO-Magazi nes/9804913037
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St. Lucia Windjammer Sun Dollar Specials
2008-04-05 23:21:00
Set on a crescent-shaped, white-sand beach with stunningly-designed and appointed villas spread among 60 exotic and flowering acres on the verdant Caribbean island of St. Lucia , Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort is the perfect retreat for families, couples and anyone seeking top level service and amenities.Guests who stay a minimum of five nights at the award-winning, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort in St. Lucia can enjoy the resort?s new Sun Dollar s valued added promotion that provides up to 30 percent in credits toward a plethora of activities and amenities the resort offers both on and off property.Sun Dollar credits, which are not refundable or redeemable for cash, are credited to the guests? bill upon check-in and can be applied toward purchases made at the resort such as: - Food and beverages at resorts four restaurants and its Mini Market,- Tours and taxi transfers around St. Lucia- Serenity Spa treatments- Scuba Diving- Jacquot Fun Club (Kid?s Club) off property ex...
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Win a six-day trip to Fowl Cay, Bahamas courtesy MACO Destinations
2008-03-28 16:35:00
Fowl Cay, Bahamas In the very midst of a sea so electric that you?ll swear it is made of incandescent-blue liquid light sits Royal Plantation at Fowl Cay. A private 50-acre island in the Bahamian chain of the Exumas, Fowl Cay lies only 200 miles from Miami and features six fully stocked villas, innumerable secluded coves and white-sand beaches, a personal boat and guide to introduce you to the wonders of the ocean and a hilltop restaurant serving some of the most spectacular cuisine for hundreds of miles around.MACO destinations dares you to be castaway on this luxurious private isle ? the dream escape of a lifetime.We invite you to lay claim to one of the six splendidly outfitted houses as your sun-swept home-away-from-home where you?ll feel as if every inch of the landscape belongs completely and inexorably to you. Stroll along deserted paths that wind charmingly through the isle?s luscious vegetation and fragrant tropical flowers. Swing carefree in a hammock strung between two tow...
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Specials at the Crane Resort - Barbados
2008-03-25 18:29:00
www.thecrane.comSet on the world-famous Crane Beach ? which recently placed number 17 on the Travel Channel?s list of the 21 sexiest beaches in the world ? and overlooking a perfect, azure, blue sea is the Caribbean's first resort hotel ? the Crane Resort . Built in 1887 and fully restored and expanded in the 20th century, this truly unique property combines elegance, old-world charm and incredible natural beauty with a romantic sense of seclusion. You can choose from several packages including the honeymoon package, and romantic escapes.If you?re jetting off to Barbados during March and April, you can cash in on their great specials, and save 30% off March and April bookings. Check out the specials below, or log on to the Crane Resort?s website, www.thecrane.com, for more details.To check out MACO Magazines, visit http://www.macomag.com/.
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Get the best of MACO Caribbean Living Magazines for just TT$100
2008-03-18 16:59:00
Celebrating almost a decade of Caribbean chic, Toute Bagai Publishing has gone vintage, putting together some of the editor?s picks of the best issues of MACO Caribbean Living from the last nine years.This sleek package of four magazines is only available at MACO House, 101 Tragarete Road, Newtown, Trinidad, for TT$100. This is a great chance to own these precious back issues, chock full of amazing architecture, mouthwatering recipes and more!Get yours while supplies last. Visit us at MACO House or call 622-0519 or email info@macomag.com for more information. This promotion does not include shipping or delivery. To check out MACO Magazines , visit www.macomag.com

Island-hopping in the Caribbean with Easy Cruise
2008-03-17 13:06:00
Disclaimer: The following article does not express any views held by Toute Bagai Publishing Limited or its publications (e.g. MACO magazines). It was written by Cherita Howard (from Barbados) for the MACO Share Your Caribbean Experience competition, which was held late last year, and encouraged people to share their travels around the Caribbean."I just had the most fantastic vacation! Easy Cruise is the bomb! I flew to Antigua on Wednesday March 28, 2007 with three of my girlfriends. We joined Easy Cruise there and sailed to Nevis on Thursday, then St. Maarten on Friday, St. Barths and Anguilla on Sunday, back to St. Maarten on Monday, St. Kitts on Tuesday and then back to Antigua on Wednesday. Did I say awesome?! We got into Antigua in the afternoon and set up in our teeny weeny orange and white cabins. Basic as can be but what do you expect for US$100. Yet, I can't complain about my Easy Cruise ship because it offers a really nice setting onboard. Don't mind the snickers from pa...
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21 Sexiest Beaches in the World
2008-03-13 21:10:00
Last Friday, sexy beaches and knowledgeable travel editors and writers came together on the Travel Channel to count down the 21 sexiest beaches in the world, and we?ve got the full show for you courtesy Google videos. As we mentioned, MACO?s own Editor-in-Chief, Neysha Soodeen, was in the mix, having selected seven of the Caribbean?s most alluring beaches for the list, and adding in South Beach, Miami, which took the number two spot. We stayed glued for the full show of great sun, sea, and sand, and to see Neysha who appeared throughout the entire show.So, site back, relax and click on the video to view the whole 42 minutes of the show, sans advertisements. If you?re on dial-up, it may come up slowly, but we?ve taken notes for you as well. Check them out below. Based on their unique sex appeal, and special characteristics, the following beaches made the list in the respective spots (descending order), and this is what Neysha and others had to say:No. 20: Maundays Bay, AnguillaSex Ap...
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Yacht your way to Tobago Jazz
2008-03-10 14:11:00
If you haven?t booked your flights and accommodation for the Plymouth Jazz Festival (Tobago ) as yet, you?re probably pulling your hair out wondering how you you?re going to get there, and where you?re going to stay, because from all reports accommodation is booked to the hilt, and flights from Trinidad are gone! Plus the ones Caribbean Airlines recently added have been snatched up.This happens every year, and locals and international visitors alike are left in mid-air wondering how they?re going to make it to Tobago, from Trinidad. If you?re coming from Europe or the UK, you stand a better chance of getting flights directly to Tobago. Delta Airlines also offers direct flights to Tobago out of Atlanta, Georgia. Now, for those who have to get from Trinidad to Tobago, if you were just about to plan how you?re going to camp out at the airport hoping that people don?t take their flights (so you can get their spots) or that you get on the delayed lists, STOP! We?ve found the perfect, alte...
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Happy International Women's Day
2008-03-07 20:19:00
MACO Ladies - Past and PresentAs one of the few all-female companies in the Caribbean, Toute Bagai Publications (MACO) takes special note of International Women?s Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8. This year?s theme is ?Shaping Progress?, and commemorates the collective power of women past, present and future.MACO is especially proud of our all-female team. Women have contributed not just to the administration of this company, but they?ve also written some of the great articles, and shot some of the amazing photography that grace the pages of MACO Caribbean Living and Destinations magazines. Not to mention the many women we meet, and collaborate with on a daily basis. We?re also blessed to have great, male contributors ? yes guys, sigh of relief, we do appreciate you ;)Here?s a Happy International Women?s Day to all of you ladies. To the men, be sure to let the women in your life remember that today?s their day.About International Women?s Day (courtesy http://www.internat...

Sexiest beaches in the Caribbean
2008-03-07 14:35:00
Crane Beach, Barbadoswww.thecrane.comAre you home tonight? If you are, then flip on the television and switch to the Travel Channel at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) to join Neysha (MACO?s Editor-in-Chief), as she talks about her picks (Caribbean of course) for the sexiest beaches in the world. In this episode, titled ?The 21 Sexiest Beaches in the World? Neysha helped the Travel Channel choose beaches that have unique sex appeal. Making her list were:No. 5: Godahl Beach, Canouan, GrenadinesSex Appeal: A serene location and perhaps the Caribbean's best-kept secret.No. 8: St. Jean Beach, St. BarthsSex Appeal: It's wealthy inhabitants and celebrity visitors. It's a place to show off your yacht and let loose.No. 11: Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island, BahamasSex Appeal: An ultra-sexy beach that stretches for 3.5 miles. Tiny shelled creatures called Foraminifera give the sand its pink color.No. 14: Macaroni Beach, Mustique, GrenadinesSex Appeal: A beautiful beach encompassing only 1,400 acres. Located...
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Enzyme sails to victory at Grenada Sailing Festival
2008-03-05 14:29:00
The Enzymes hard at work at the Grenada Sailing Festival All photography featured in this article was taken by Tim Wright of photoaction.comwritten by Pierre "Labby" La Borde of the Enzyme crewFlying a large Trinidad and Tobago flag, the yacht Enzyme sailed into Prickly Bay to do battle in the Port Louis Grenada Sailing Festival in late January 2008. Against us were some keen competitors such as our fellow Trinis on Storm, the Brits on Yo-Yo, and the relentless Antiguan Bernie Wong on Hi-Tenshun.It was our first, major regatta of the sailing season, and the Enzymes weathered a combination of heavy winds, light breezes, crew foul-ups and several hangovers, to tack their way to first place overall in the Racer Cruiser II Class, and have the boat's name engraved on the on the silver Champion's Trophy. The crew consisted of Paul "Sollo" Solomon, heavy rollers Peter Baillie and Mike Trestrail, Pierre "Labby" La Borde, Edward "Lil' Ed" Scott, Reggie "Tertius" Armour, our Bmobile man Ja...
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Caribbean Airlines adds flights for the Plymouth Jazz Festival, Tobago
2008-02-27 23:17:00
Caribbean Airlines has added over a dozen new flights to Tobago from Trinidad to cater for the demand for inter-island airlift for the Plymouth Jazz Festival being held from April 25-27.Since late last year, it was reported that flights were going quickly, and according to reports the new flights are already going quickly, so book now if you?re traveling to Tobago from Trinidad. According to a report in the Trinidad Express today, ?starting on April 25, a total of 28 return flights will fly between Trinidad and Tobago, "allowing a frequency of a flight every 15 minutes".Caribbean Airlines stated that coming closer to the festival date it will attempt to offer more places on its 737 large jets.The Express stated that the airline?s Commercial Vice-president, Robert Corbie, said demand for the three-day event has been on the rise, and the airline?s increased flights was as a result of its commitment to support what it views as "a pillar of Tobago's tourism industry".If you?re coming f...
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Recipe: Breakfast booster drink
2008-02-23 19:08:00
Being healthy takes real discipline, and dedication. But you can have fun doing it. Here's a recipe for a great breakfast drink.Ingredients8 fl oz (250 ml) chilled orange juice (fresh if possible)4 fl oz (125 ml) chilled carrot juice4 scoops vanilla or orange frozen yogurt1 egg (optional)2 teaspoons wheat germ1 tablespoon honey (optional)Orange slices to decorateDirections1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth2. Pour into a chilled glass decorated with an orange slice and serve with whole-wheat raisin muffins.For more recipes, visit MACO Magazines' website. Click this link.
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National Geographic launches first Dominican Republic Adventure Map
2008-02-21 18:48:00
The National Geographic Society (NGS) has just published the first adventure map of the Dominican Republic . Geo-tourism and adventure travel are valuable niches in the tourism industry, and now persons interested in becoming more familiar with the country?s more conventional routes can easily do so. Available in English and Spanish, the publication meets the need to strengthen and expand foreigners? understanding and perception of the Caribbean nation, promote the diversification of tourist offerings, and create a solid cartographic base for the country ? outcomes identified by the Dominican Republic?s President, Dr. Leonel Fernández.The Dominican Republic is the second largest nation in the Caribbean, occupying two-thirds of eastern Hispaniola. Visitors can try their hand at windsurfing or kiteboarding, observe humpback whales, go whitewater rafting, or lounge on one of the many sugar-white beaches.According to National Geographic : ?The Dominican Republic Adventure Map features a l...

Haiti's Citadelle - the Eighth Wonder of the World
2008-02-18 15:59:00
Still standing as the largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere, it?s been called the ?Eight Wonder of the World ? many times, and it calls Haiti home. Built in the early 1800s, The Citadelle is a fortress of thirteen-foot (four metres) thick walls, some reaching 130 ft (40 metres) in height.According to UNESCO, ?When the new (Haitian) republic came into being in 1804, the principal leader of the Haitian revolution, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, ordered General Henry Christophe, who would later become king, to build the gigantic fortress, whose construction engaged some 20,000 men?. Other sources claim that Christophe himself ordered the construction ? having seized power in 1806, and crowning himself King Henri I in 1811 ? after the historic Haitian revolution, which saw Haiti gaining its independence from France in 1804. The aim was to defend Haiti against France attempting to regain control of it, as well as other invaders. Built with the architectural guidance of two Frenchmen, up to...
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St.Lucia Jazz Fest stays true to jazz
2008-02-08 15:52:00
A cross section of the audience at last year's festivalPhoto source: stluciajazz.orgThe St. Lucia Jazz Fest ival is one of those jazz festivals where, while they feature top, drawing artistes, they stay true to jazz. Therefore, it?s no surprise that this year?s line-up has a healthy balance of jazz, old school and contemporary R&B, and hip hop. The event will be held on St. Lucia?s picturesque Pigeon Island.Thursday May 8Call it Jazz Thursday. Jazz acts include Diane Reeves who won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings ? a Grammy first in any vocal category, the extremely talented Juilliard Quartet featuring Ron Blake, Eddie Henderson, Carl Allen and Ben Wolfe, and Jacques Schwartz-Bart ? a jazz saxophonist who has successfully married the Gwoka and Jazz styles borne out of the African Diaspora.Friday May 9On the Friday, the line-up includes Grammy-nominated Jonathan Butler. Born and raised in Cape Town, Butler was signed as a teenager to Ji...
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Star power for Tobago's Plymouth Jazz Festival
2008-02-08 15:23:00
Organisers of the Plymouth Jazz Festival (Tobago) have released the line-up for this year. The headline acts include Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, and Whitney Houston. Smokey Robinson, Shakira, Peabo Bryson, James Ingram, and En Vogue will also perform.Star ting from April 25th, and continuing until the 29th, the festival will be held in Tobago?s picturesque fishing village Plymouth.Although the organisers announced the line-up a bit late, in comparison with its usual November announcement, anticipation for the festival has been high. Now in its fourth year, the Plymouth Jazz Fest attracts not just tourists, but also lots of locals, and accommodation and flights from Tobago to Trinidad are often booked quite early. So, if you?re interested in attending, be sure to start making arrangements now.For more information about the Plymouth Jazz Festival, visit www.plymouthjazzfest.com. To learn more about Trinidad and Tobago, you can visit http://www.gotrinidadandtobago.com/.Curio us about the re...
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