http://www.j2venture.com/travelblog ....so much to see, so little time! Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:15:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Grenada is always a premier island vacation destination, but sailors find it even more compelling for its consistent winds. And for those enjoying the thrill of racing, the best time to visit is during the last week of January because that’s the time of the Grenada Sailing Festival. Known as one ... http://www.j2venture.com/travelblog/2010/02/25/grenada-sailing-festival-pure-sail-pure-spice/ While there is certainly no shortage of trails and such for hiking & climbing, in and around the smoky mountains, there are some that stand out mostly because they combine so many of the features lots of us are looking for. This is the case for “Chimney Tops” in the Great ... http://www.j2venture.com/travelblog/2009/09/23/hiking-at-chimney-tops-in-the-smoky-mountains/ Whenever traveling, I like to find those out-of-the-way places to eat. You know, the ones where the locals go to get a great meal for a fair price. Often these eateries don’t look like much, and usually take extra effort to get to, or even find, but man are they ... http://www.j2venture.com/travelblog/2009/08/26/the-best-eating-on-north-caicos-island/ Cuba is a tropical paradise, rich in history and culture. Famous for its cigars and traditional foods, the top five tours in Cuba center around its greatest assets. A tour of Cuba’s best dive sites will include Maria la Gorda. This dive features 18th century shipwrecks, black coral walls and several ... http://www.j2venture.com/travelblog/2009/05/28/experience-a-taste-of-cuba/ When most folks think of Texas, they picture wide flat plains and a dry desert-like climate. But there’s much more when looking to the east and southern part of the Lone Star State. A New York Times article makes the following observation: “Who needs Europe? The Texas Hill Country, west of Austin ... http://www.j2venture.com/travelblog/2009/03/29/finding-a-touch-of-tuscany-in-texas/ Known as the three most important things in real estate, location, location, location, was obviously something the Mayan Indians had taken to heart hundreds of years ago. I mean just look at some of the gorgeous locations they chose to build at. White sand beaches, incredible turquoise water, cliff-side locations to ... http://www.j2venture.com/travelblog/2009/03/25/location-location-location-the-mayans-had-it-all-figured-out/ Gouvia, a small former fishing village has been developed throughout the last four decades into a modern holiday resort. Ideal for couples and families visiting the island of Corfu, it provides an up to date and secure place for vacation. The resort is located 7km north of Corfu town, on ... http://www.j2venture.com/travelblog/2009/03/09/holidays-in-corfu-greece/ Real estate in Grenada currently offers excellent value for money compared to many other Caribbean islands. It has great infrastructure and strong government targets outlining a clear path to generate an upmarket tourism destination with top quality resorts for residential and tourist guests. To ensure Grenada remains a high quality destination, the government have ... http://www.j2venture.com/travelblog/2009/03/07/finding-value-in-grenada-property/ Some people are adventurous and outgoing; so adventurous in fact that they need to find someone to share the adventures with. More than sharing their adventures, they want to educate people on the places that they have been to. This is the usual last frontier that traveling people face. By ... http://www.j2venture.com/travelblog/2009/03/02/hospitality-career-enjoy-nature-and-travelling-by-being-a-travel-guide/ Once in a while a paradise exists right under your nose, but it's so far off the beaten path that it is virtually unknown. There is a terrific vacation spot in Mexico that falls into this category by the name of Puerto Penasco, or as people North of the border call ... http://www.j2venture.com/travelblog/2009/02/27/a-little-place-called-rocky-point/