Archive for August, 2009

Half Moon Blue Offers Far More than the Traditional Diving Trip to Trinidad And Tobago

August 25, 2009 · Filed under Travel · Tagged , , , , ,

For far too long, a holiday in one of the many Trinidad and Tobago resorts has meant the trip is little more than a diving vacation. All that has changed with the coming of the elegant Half Moon Blue Hotel which offers a luxury resort experience far removed from those offered by other resort hotels on the islands. There is a lot for the holiday maker to do here and the best part of it is that while helpful advice and suggestions on holiday activities are always available, there is no pressure on the guests to do anything except what they really want to. If the guest wants to put his or her feet up and relax in the tropical atmosphere from morning to night, he is free to do so. But if the guest wants to get moving and experience all that the islands have to offer, this too is available to him.

 

There are activities to please everyone.

 

The hotel’s swimming pool makes a great way to relax and soak up the sun. Or have a quick dip in after a hectic day at the beach. For those looking for more than just casual swimming in the pool or ocean, a phone call or trip down to the adjacent shore will provide access to a full range of water sports from diving lessons to rented diving gear to more advance diving options, including diving fishing, for the more experienced diver.

 

Golfers can enjoy themselves at one of the islands many golf courses. The beautiful Mt. Irvine Golf Course is one of the two courses located just a few miles from Half Moon Blue and is a par 72 course.

 

Those who want to know more about Half Moon Blue and the unique resort experience it offers need only to visit the website at http://www.halfmoonblue.com/ to get all the information they need. Reservation phone and fax numbers and the email address are all available on the site.

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A complete boutique hotel

August 23, 2009 · Filed under Travel · Tagged , ,

Half Moon Blue is small, compact and is a complete boutique hotel. It would not be correct to call this beautiful little hotel one of Trinidad’s great secrets, but the fact is that it is still relatively less known than many others on the island. And that is a very good thing. This may not be one of the best known hotels in Trinidad and Tobago, but it is one of the best. Located at the intriguingly named Donkey Cart House just below Fort George, this small hotel offers the kind of holiday experience unique to these islands. The Donkey Cart House is a French colonial style mansion that is over 120 years old and lies next beautiful Bacolet Bay which has for many years been a setting for movies.

 

Between two extremes

 

Some hotels feel they have to offer non stop recreation and excitement for their guests. Other set themselves up as a laid back option for people who want to do nothing but relax on their vacation. Half Moon Blue finds its position between these two extremes and offers holiday makers both enough activities to keep them occupied all day as well as a quiet restful atmosphere where one does not feel guilty about lying back and re-charging one’s batteries. It is up to the guest to choose how he would like to spend his time. The visitor can find many Trinidad and Tobago resorts to choose from. The Half Moon Blue is just a little different from all the rest.

 

If you would like to know more about this charming yet sophisticated Trinidad inn with all the comforts you could ask for, please check out the hotel’s website at http://www.halfmoonblue.com/. To make reservations your options are:

Phone – 868.639.3551, Fax – 868.639.6124 and email – holidays@halfmoonblue.com.

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Passport to Trinidad and Tobago

August 20, 2009 · Filed under Travel · Tagged , , , ,

When its summer time, all of us head for the beach to enjoy a good swim, build sand castles, eat from a picnic basket, play beach volleyball and just lie around soaking up the warm rays of the sun. This is the usual activity many of us experience on a trip to the beach. But why not do something different this summer for a change? If you have plans of visiting any place lavished by nature’s wonders, you have to visit the Caribbean Islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Here you can engage in activities which you have never tried before like shark and scuba diving. Scuba diving is a new experience for most of us as we prefer swimming and fishing to this kind of sport. Trinidad and Tobago is home to some of the most exotic marine and mammal life apart from its rich vegetation of flora and fauna. You can enjoy the best diving holiday by touching and seeing some of the rare and endangered species found in this beautiful island.

 

Stay in luxury and comfort

 

To make your stay more relaxing and luxurious, you can reserve place for you and family at Half Moon Blue Resorts. This beautiful beach resort is nestled among tropical vegetation like palm trees, bamboo and bougainvillea which takes your mind away from the city and lets you relax and rejuvenate in your own space. Half Moon Blue Resorts have spacious suites with excellent interiors and décor that sets your mood for a romantic holiday experience. With verandahs opening out to panoramic views of the sea, midnight swims might seem tempting. This summer visit the Caribbean Islands of Trinidad and Tobago for a diving holiday experience you can never forget.  

 

For reservations, call 868 639 3551 or email holidays@halfmoonblue.com. You can also visit www.halfmoonblue.com for more interesting information about the islands and the natives.

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Arima Borough Day in Trinidad and Tobago

August 18, 2009 · Filed under Travel · Tagged , ,

Even though every day is Trinidad and Tobago carnival day, it is more so on Arima Borough Day in Trinidad and Tobago. This colorful festival is celebrated in honor of the district being given the status of Royal Borough by Queen Victoria in 1888. If you want to be part of the celebrations, be there by 3PM! Feast your eyes on the procession being taken out by the National Carnival Commission Regional Carnival Committee dressed as traditional Carnival characters. Feast your ears to the accompanying Tobago music. Feast your taste buds on the yummy food being served by the vendors – corn soup, roast corn, roti, soft drinks, candy tuft, to name a few.  Don’t take your eyes off the stick fighting, the jab jab duels, or the historical re-enactment by the Carib community. And as night descends, be one with the thousands of Tobago music lovers whose every nerve is reverberating to the music of the steel band music at the pan competition that commences at 7pm. When dawn approaches and the celebrations are done, don’t think it is the end of the Trinidad and Tobago carnival fun. Carry the great experience in your heart as a memory to cherish for ever and ever.

 

 

Luxuriate at Half Moon Blue

 

After the celebrations, head home to the Half Moon Blue resorts to rest your happy though tired body and soul in luxury. Half Moon Blue is shrouded in a colonial ambience and sits snug under the imposing hill of Fort George.  Its bougainvillea and bamboo lined paths lend a colourful and inviting setting for the luxury and indulgence on offer at this Trinidad and Tobago resort. The gripping flavour of the indigenous cuisines and the exotic spirits when mixed with the splendid setting sun over the Half Moon Blue resorts is a picture you will never want to step out of. Then there is the half moon shaped Bacolet Bay, where you can spend warm days and cool nights.  All you need to do is leave the luxury of your suit and step onto the sands.

 

 

To find out more about Arima Borough Day celebrations, visit http://www.halfmoonblue.com. You can also get in touch with the resort at info@halfmoonblue.com or call 868 639 3551. You can also fax them at 868 639 6124.

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Emancipation Day in Trinidad and Tobago

August 12, 2009 · Filed under Travel · Tagged , ,

Its first of August and the whole of Trinidad and Tobago is swaying to joyous chants, Tobago music, and the beating of African drums.  This is the occasion of the Emancipation Day celebration.  You are in the first country in the world that commemorated the abolition of slavery of Africans by also declaring it a national holiday.  There will be colorful street parades and cultural programs with all participants sporting traditional African clothing.  Do not miss a visit to the Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation village!  This is where all the activities will be held.  Go, dabble in African dance, music, gorge on traditional African cuisine and mouth watering Trinidad and Tobago food, and take in an eyeful of the interesting exhibitions.

 

Luxuriate at Half Moon Blue

 

Once you have had a day full of activity, and dancing to Tobago music you deserve to pamper yourself in Trinidad and Tobago. So head to the Half Moon Blue resorts. Colonial luxury, beauty of bougainvillea and green rustling bamboos, the historical Fort George, magnificent hill and a half moon shaped beach are all at your disposal.  Check out the mouth watering Trinidad and Tobago foods and tongue tingling spirits.  Or, just chill out the cool private beach which is just a step away from your luxurious suite at this Trinidad and Tobago resorts.

 

 

To find out more about Emancipation Day celebrations, visit http://www.halfmoonblue.com. You can also get in touch with the resort at info@halfmoonblue.com or call 868 639 3551. You can also fax them at 868 639 6124.

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Leatherback Turtle in Trinidad and Tobago

August 11, 2009 · Filed under Travel · Tagged , ,

Are you a lover of beaches, of deep sea diving, of snorkeling but have done it all and now need something else? If you are a nature seeker planning a Trinidad and Tobago vacation, slate it for the Easter time and head to the Trinidad beach of Matura.  You will see here a unique, once-in-a-lifetime sight – the nesting of the protected leatherback turtles.  This Trinidad and Tobago vacation, would you just be a by stander or become a volunteer and patrol the beach, weigh and tag the turtles, and ensure no harm comes to the turtles and eggs?  Here, you will sight only the female of the species on the sands because the males do not leave the waters. The females head to this soft sand of the Trinidad beach as it is conducive to the extremely fragile eggs. There will be great activity at the beach for many a days as the process of the laying of the eggs takes about nine days.  So, spend this vacation near the sea but not deep sea diving; spend it with the leatherback turtles who have returned to their birth place for nesting!

 

Luxuriate at Half Moon Blue

 

Pamper yourself during the day in Trinidad and Tobago as you wait to visit the turtles at night and spend time with them watching or helping out as volunteer. After a wakeful night relax and luxuriate at the Half Moon Blue resorts amidst the colonial ambiance and the varied bougainvillea and green rustling bamboos.  The half moon shaped private beach of Bacolet Bay invites you to spend a lady day enjoying a swim.  At this Trinidad and Tobago resort, do not miss the chance as Cafe Havana beacons you to try out its Asian-Cuban fair in the enchanting tropical setting! And, do not forget to take a tour of the historical Fort George and the magnificent hill.

 

To find out more about leatherback turtle watching, visit http://www.halfmoonblue.com. You can also get in touch with the resort at info@halfmoonblue.com or call 868 639 3551. You can also fax them at 868 639 6124.

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Displaying a Culture of Cherishing

August 6, 2009 · Filed under Travel

Do you want a honeymoon painted with passion? Would you like an atmosphere caressed by tropical breezes? Do you want to hear romantic whispers of the palms swaying to the ballad of the seas? Opening a world surrounded by serenity and privacy, Half Moon Blue Resorts at the Donkey Cart House, Bacolet Bay, Tobago spirits you away to an escape that has been sculpted for you to cherish and enjoy. Set amidst an ambience of Hollywood days gone by, Half Moon Blue Resorts inspires you to make your honeymoon a time of bliss and a unique time of discovery. Inviting you to take a swim under a moonlit canopy in the lovely crescent-shaped bay, Half Moon Blue offers a special time of romance and relaxation as it evolves down a hill in luxurious abandon to a private secluded beach. Cocooning a honeymoon with warmth and the passionate vibrations of the tropical island of Tobago, Half Moon Blue Resorts rejuvenates the most special time of your life with an old-fashioned romance.

Stirring up a heady ambience to fill up the senses, Half Moon Blue offers a celebration of a memorable bond with
a beautiful Junior Penthouse to enhance your honeymoon with the magical Honeymoon Blue package. Adding the secrets of the tropics with a chilled bottle of wine, tropical fruits and flowers on your arrival, a champagne breakfast will be valet served in your getaway penthouse on your first day. Half Moon Blue offers breakfast at the restaurant the following two mornings along with an early check in and a late check out that complements the lovely Honeymoon Blue package for 2 nights and 3 days.

Extending extraordinary Caribbean hospitality, Half Moon Blue Resorts offers the stuff that honeymoons are made of with Honeymoon Crescent in a gorgeous Junior Penthouse filled with tropical flowers and fruits, a chilled bottle of wine for 3 nights and 4 days. While honeymooners renew their vows, they can luxuriate in a divine ambience with a champagne breakfast that will be valet served on the first day with breakfast at the restaurant on the following two mornings. The honeymooning couple can relax with great massages by the pool or in their room and a jeep will be provided to tour the lush tropical islands. With the facility of an early check in and late check out, Half Moon Blue Resorts also offers airport transfers.

 

 

A Celebration to Remember

 

 

As Tobago and Trinidad vibrate with non-stop festivals, the Summer Holistic Development Multi- Sports Camp & Camp Triathlon has great workshops on swimming, cycling and running and takes place in July. As a sport event, this exciting camp is held at the Blue Range Chaguaramas & Diego Martin Community Pool in Trinidad. Held in July, the Mini Water Polo Keep Fit as a sport event takes place at the TBA in Trinidad with a water polo challenge to improve physical health efforts. As a sport event, the Hampton Games is held at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain in Trinidad in July.   

 

 

Nurturing promising sports talent, this athletic event is a platform where Caribbean athletes can compare their talent with that of international peers. Held at The Queens Hall, St Anns, Port of Spain in Trinidad, Jazz in July reverberates as a weekend concert of jazz music that features international and local talent. The Emancipation Day Celebrations is held at the Port of Spain in Trinidad and is a cultural event that showcases the freedom of the Africans from slavery in Tobago and Trinidad. This event is celebrated with street and flambeau processions, local entertainment, educational exhibitions and lectures. The Great Fete Weekend as a special event in July features a rocking week of beach parties with sound systems and DJs.

Located just two minutes away from the island’s capital, Scarborough and only 15 minutes from Tobago’s airport, Half Moon Blue Resorts opens a treasure chest that holds the promise of happiness and a fulfillment of everlasting emotions. Giving your romance new dimensions that offer a time of dedication and rapture, Half Moon Blue Resorts offers you the magic of the tropics to harmonize love and life.

Half Moon Blue Resorts Harmonizes The Magic Of Love And Life

Visit the website for room reservations at a fantastic rate. For more detailed information on resort booking visit: www.stayintobago.com and www.resortstobago.com.

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Laventille Steelband Festival

August 3, 2009 · Filed under Travel · Tagged , , , , ,

Are you vacationing in Trinidad and want something more than Trinidad beaches? Think of Trinidad music, think of Laventille. Laventille – home of Desperadoes Steel Orchestra which is one of the oldest steel band of the world in existence today. Laventille – the birth place of Steel Pan. Right here in Trinidad, the 2nd of August 2009 will see a great world event– The Laventille Steelband Festival.  This cultural festival will be held in the Laventille community complex.  This will be the time for you to enjoy the best of Trinidad music as the air is rent with the beat of drums and pulsating accompanying music.  All bodies will come alive as the atmosphere becomes charged with people’s passion for steelband music which will be satisfied by bands from world over.

Relax at Half Moon Blue

Away from the Trinidad beaches, when you have spent time at the Laventille Steelband Festival, you deserve to return one of the finest Trinidad hotels which should be no other than the Half Moon Blue resorts.  Here, you can pamper yourself to a luxurious massage that relaxes your soul gets you ready for another day and night out!  Located at the base of the hill of historical Fort George, the Half Moon Blue beach resort in Tobago reeks of charming colonial luxury.  Its luxurious flora and fauna of bougainvillea, palms, and rustling bamboos, half moon shaped beach, and Asian-Cuban cuisine will tug at your heart and make you stay longer than you planned.  You will enjoy moon light walks on the sand of this beach resort in Tobago as the waves caress your feet and moonbeams play with your hair. You can enjoy a meal at Café Havana or share a heady spirit in the balcony of your luxurious suit at this enchanting Trinidad and Tobago resort.

To find out more about the Laventille Steelband Festival, visit http://www.halfmoonblue.com. You can also get in touch with the resort at info@halfmoonblue.com or call 868 639 3551. You can also fax them at 868 639 6124.

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