Waterfalls & Divers

Galveston, Texas

A barrier island off the Texas Gulf coast,
the city of Galveston has become one of America's top cruise and
tourist destinations. Offering miles of beautiful beaches, superb
restaurants and seafood, art galleries, antique stores, lively
entertainment, and fantastic Victorian architecture. There is
possibly no better place to step ashore.

It is difficult to believe that in 1900
Galveston was all but devastated by a hurricane, which claimed
around 10,000 lives. Fortunately most of the historic buildings on
the east end of downtown survived, and today the city is protected
by a sea wall built post the disaster.

Galveston citizens are only too pleased to
welcome visitors to their wondrous city. In fact, they have
produced countless attractions to suit all tastes, from fascinating
museums to harbour tours with dolphin watching, excellent theatre
to a unique fun family waterpark.

The city's annual events are definitely
worth making time for. The annual Mardi Gras, the famed jazz and
blues festival, a beach festival, bike rally, and Victorian-styled
Christmas festival all take place on the Strand, Galveston's hub of
entertainment. Even getting around Galveston is fun, whether it be
on a horse-drawn carriage or a paddlewheel steamer.

Cruising the Caribbean Sea

Georgetown, Grand Cayman

A small town with a focus on big business George Town is a pleasant place to visit on any holiday in the Cayman Islands. The city centre is well-planned and has a number of shops and restaurants worth visiting and a few attractions of its own: The National Museum situated in the Old Courts building the island's oldest building exhibits the country's fascinating cultural and natural history and the resourceful independent nature of the seafaring society; and the National Gallery exhibits works by local and international artists.George Town's most popular attractions however are its stunning natural environments on Grand Cayman. Boatswain's Beach the sparkling Seven Mile Beach and the scenic Mastic Hiking Trail are all within a few miles of the town.Though usually quiet George Town is one of the most popular cruise destinations in the Caribbean and comes alive on the two or three days a week that a cruise ship docks when it is densely packed with tourists.

Cruising the Caribbean Sea

Roatán Island

Roatán is an island in the Caribbean, about 40 miles off the coast of Honduras. It's a popular destination for tourists, with its white sand beaches, clear blue water and laid-back atmosphere.

There are a number of ways to get to Roatán, but the most popular is to fly into the Roatán International Airport, which is served by a number of major airlines. From there, it's a short taxi ride to your hotel or resort.

Once you're on the island, there are plenty of things to do. If you're looking for a relaxing beach vacation, you can spend your days lounging on the beach, swimming in the sea or snorkeling or diving in the reefs.

If you're looking for something a little more active, there's plenty to do as well. You can go hiking or biking in the jungle, go zip-lining or horseback riding, or take a boat tour to see the island's dolphins and monkeys.

No matter what you do, you're sure to have a great time on Roatán.

Belize City

In Belize nearly all journeys begin and end in Belize City, the
country's biggest urban enclave and port of entry, though in truth
it's not a very enticing tourist destination in itself. Belize City
sits in a swamp that stretches across Haulover Creek at the mouth
of the Belize River, criss-crossed with narrow streets and rather
smelly canals which are lined with a jolly jumble of buildings,
some little more than dilapidated shacks and others attempts at
rather pretentious modern stores. In between are some pretty wooden
houses and colonial landmark buildings.

The city has clung tenaciously to its muddy roots since it was
abandoned as a Mayan fishing camp in the 1600s and taken over by
pirates and buccaneers as a logging camp. Late in the 17th century,
the Spanish cut down the mahogany upriver, floated the logs
downstream and exported them from the motley little encampment at
the river mouth. Later the British established Belize Town, which
began the city's formal, rather tragic, passage into modern times.
Three times devastated by fires, scourged by disease epidemics,
flattened by hurricanes and tidal waves, the city somehow survived.
Today, in the new millennium, it subsists on tourism and fishing,
remaining the cultural, commercial, and social centre of Belize
despite the capital having been moved to Belmopan in 1969.

Most visitors to Belize City come ashore on tenders from dozens
of luxury cruise liners that include the city in their itineraries,
mainly to allow passengers to take adventure excursions to see and
experience the wonderful natural attractions of the interior and
coastline of Belize. Cruise passengers are welcomed at the
showpiece Belize Tourism Village, where courtyards and attractive
buildings contain a variety of restaurants, souvenir shops, craft
stalls, and other facilities to cater for their needs. It is the
departure point for numerous land and marine tours.

Independent visitors to Belize also generally start their
exploration of the country in Belize City, and can find some sights
of interest to fill a few days layover in the town, including the
world's only manually operated swing bridge, some colonial
architectural treasures such as the Paslow Building, the novel St
John's Cathedral built by slaves from bricks brought as ballast in
ships from Europe, and the art gallery at the Bliss Institute,
bequeathed to the city by British Baron, Henry Bliss, who died on
his yacht in the harbour. Also well worth a visit are the Maritime
Museum and Museum of Belize.

Costa Maya

Costa Maya is a coastal town in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is located on the Yucatán Peninsula's east coast, on the Caribbean Sea. Costa Maya is known for its beaches, coral reefs, and Mayan ruins. The town is a popular tourist destination, and is served by the Costa Maya International Airport. 

Costa Maya was originally settled by the Maya people. The Maya civilization reached its peak in the region between the 8th and 10th centuries AD. The Maya built a number of cities in the area, including nearby Chacchoben and Kohunlich. The Maya were eventually overtaken by the Spanish, who began to settle Costa Maya in the 16th century. 

Today, Costa Maya is a popular tourist destination for its beaches, coral reefs, and Mayan ruins. The town is home to a number of hotels and resorts, as well as a cruise ship terminal. Costa Maya is also a popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling.

Cozumel

Cozumel is an island in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, opposite Playa del Carmen, and close to the site of the ancient Mayan city of Tulum. The island's main town is San Miguel de Cozumel. The island is covered with mangrove forest and has a wide variety of fauna, including many species of birds, lizards, and fish.

Cozumel is a popular tourist destination, especially for scuba diving and snorkeling. The clear waters around the island attract many visitors from all over the world. There are many dive sites around the island, with something to suit all levels of experience. The most popular dive sites are the Palancar Caves, the Columbia Reef, and the Paradise Reef.

The island is also a popular destination for cruise ships. Cruise ship passengers often take excursions to the island, to visit the town of San Miguel, or to go on one of the many organized tours.

The island has a rich history. It was inhabited by the Maya people for centuries, and there are many Maya ruins on the island. The most famous Maya ruin on the island is the Temple of the Sun, which is located in the town of San Miguel.

Cozumel was also the site of a major battle in the Mexican-American War, known as the Battle of Cozumel. This was a brief but bloody battle, which resulted in the death of over 200 American soldiers.

The island has a tropical climate, with warm weather all year round. The best time to visit is between December and April, when the weather is at its driest and most pleasant.

Galveston, Texas

A barrier island off the Texas Gulf coast,
the city of Galveston has become one of America's top cruise and
tourist destinations. Offering miles of beautiful beaches, superb
restaurants and seafood, art galleries, antique stores, lively
entertainment, and fantastic Victorian architecture. There is
possibly no better place to step ashore.

It is difficult to believe that in 1900
Galveston was all but devastated by a hurricane, which claimed
around 10,000 lives. Fortunately most of the historic buildings on
the east end of downtown survived, and today the city is protected
by a sea wall built post the disaster.

Galveston citizens are only too pleased to
welcome visitors to their wondrous city. In fact, they have
produced countless attractions to suit all tastes, from fascinating
museums to harbour tours with dolphin watching, excellent theatre
to a unique fun family waterpark.

The city's annual events are definitely
worth making time for. The annual Mardi Gras, the famed jazz and
blues festival, a beach festival, bike rally, and Victorian-styled
Christmas festival all take place on the Strand, Galveston's hub of
entertainment. Even getting around Galveston is fun, whether it be
on a horse-drawn carriage or a paddlewheel steamer.