Published on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by Robert Nickel In part one of this three part series we took a look at some of the events taking place in Orlando between January and April. There are so many scheduled functions, it is hard to pick one! Plus don't forget the professional sports games going on all year long. Let's take a look a what is going on in Orlando from May to August. May May is for mothers, so why not lo...

Published on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by Robert Nickel The history of Jamaica is wrapped up in African slavery, British rule, agriculture and music. There are many people, both of Caucasian and African descent who have become world famous for their influence on culture. Perhaps the most famous is the Rastafarian musician Bob Marley. There have been books, articles and volume written about him, so we will look at some of...

Published on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by Robert Nickel In part once of this series we took a brief look at the components of a telenovela and how it compares to a traditional North American soap opera. We learned there are four categories of Mexican telenovelas: working class melodrama, historical romance, teen drama and pop band story. Since we covered the first two in part one, here we will take a look at the second t...

Published on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by Robert Nickel We would like to say that Mexico is most famous for its tequila or the ancient Mayan ruins, or even the incredible beaches. However, we all know the first thing that comes to mind when Mexico is mentioned is the water. We have read and heard many people warn against drinking the tap water for fear of the famous 'Montezuma's Revenge'. Here we will take a realistic lo...

Published on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by Robert Nickel In part one we covered the months from January to April and all the events and celebrations scheduled. In part two we took a look at May to August, with July being the most heavily marked with functions celebrating July 4th plus cooling activities during the heat of August. Here we will round out the year with all the events for September to December in Orlando. Se...

Published on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by Robert Nickel The history of Las Vegas begins with the Hoover Dam. With the large influx of workers building the dam, the Pair-O-Dice Club was established in 1931, near what is now known as 'the Strip'. Ten years later, the El Rancho Vegas Casino was opened on the actual Las Vegas Strip. These two establishments were the beginning of a historical phenomenon that will likely never...

Published on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by Robert Nickel Mexico is world-famous for its beaches. With over 6000 miles of coastline, there are many spectacular beaches to choose from. These are some of the best beaches in the Bahia de Santa Cruz and the Bahia Chahue areas outside of Santa Cruz, Mexico. Playa La Entrega ("Beach of the Surrender"): This famous beach is named for the Italian sailor Francisco Picaluga who be...

Published on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 by Robert Nickel The Mexican peso is the most traded currency in Latin America, for good reason as it is one of the most stable. Aside from Mexico's recovery from the 1979 Oil Crisis, the country has had a very stable economy. Until 1867, the Mexican Real was the currency and there were eight coins and three bank notes. They were often referred to as the Spanish dollars, and became ...

Published on Sunday, March 20, 2011 by Craig Walker Several men and women dream about vacations in Hawaii. This wish can easily become reality with the supply of cost-effective trip deals it is easy to find on-line. Check out what you'll be able to get into in this gorgeous tropical paradise and think about simply how much fun you would have. Volcanoes are a terrific part of these enchanting islands. Going to a numb...

Published on Sunday, March 20, 2011 by Craig Walker Holidays in British Columbia are reported to be interesting as they are quite diversified, much the same as the location itself. The landscape is so varied that travelers will have much to discuss when they go back home. City and country side likewise has a great deal to offer. Marine tours, whale watching and grizzly bear observing are some of the major attractions...