Friday Travel Deals - Spring Into Travel With These Super Deals!

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Spring is in the air and everyone is getting excited! I hope you are excited too, because this week's deals are even better than last week's. Over 3000 hotels around the world are offering free nights, plus vacation deals to Mexico & Paris, free tickets to Cirque de Soleil and all time low, low prices on Caribbean Cruises. Spring into travel with these super deals!

Signature Cocktail For A Special Day! - Cherry Coconut Fizz

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I just want to say thank you to all my readers and followers on Twitter by inviting you all to welcome the weekend with a signature cocktail from the Diva! I am an island girl at heart and there's nothing more refreshing than a cold glass of fresh Coconut Water. Growing up my mom used to mix Coconut Water with Red Frutee (a local Barbadian Cherry flavored soda), and as an adult I decided to add some Malibu Rum to give it a kick. So Happy B'day to myself and Happy Weekend to you all! Cheers!

Cherry Coconut Fizz

Ingredients
2 parts Fresh Coconut Water
1 part Red Frutee or Cherry Flavored Soda
1 part Malibu Coconut Rum

Method
Mix all ingredients together in a pitcher and serve chilled. Garnish glass with a Maraschino cherry. Enjoy!

Tropical Fruit Wine-Making - Mango Wine

When I'm in the mood for wine, I usually just buy it from the store or a winery. I have never ventured into wine-making at home, though many islanders are known for making homemade wines from almost any fruit in season. In terms of quality I would say these wines are quite good too. If you are brave enough to try it, here's a tried and true recipe for Mango Wine. Cheers!

Friday Travel Deals - Hawaii on Sale! And much more...

Can you believe it's March already?! Where did the time go? I hope you're ready for another round of Friday Travel Deals. This week's deals include hotels, vacations and flights to the Dominican Republic, Walt Disney and Paris, and a very special promotion to Hawaii so you can 'Catch the spirit of Aloha'. Pack your bags there's a deal here for you! May you find the deal you've been waiting for. Mark your calendar for Happy Travels!

Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza - Save Now with Crowne Plaza's Bed & Breakfast Package!
Walt Disney World - Book Early & Save up to 20% at the official Walt Disney World® Holiday Inn hotel!
Playa Mujeres, Cancun - 5-Star Cancun hotel on secluded beach up to 55% Off incl. daily breakfast
New York - New York City Hotel Sale through March - Save up to 30%  from USD$89
Hawaii - Hawaii Hotel Sale: Save up to 50%! - Ends 3/31/10
Washington D.C - Washington D.C Hotel Sale: Free Nights & Free Attractions! - Expires 4/13/10
Phoenix, AZ - Escape Winter in Phoenix & Save up to 30% on hotels! - Expires 3/15/10
Southern Hotels - Southern Charm: Free Nights & Hotels from USD$48! - Expires 3/31/10

Vacation Package Deals
Dominican Republic - Save up to 60% hotel and flight + hotel packages! - Expires 3/31/10
Beach Vacations - 4+ Night Beach Vacations w/Air at Top-Brand Resorts Hurry! Ends soon.
Paris & London - 6 Night Dual-City Vacation w/Air & Hotels from USD$849
Ireland - Multi-City 6-Night Sightseeing Package in March from USD$749
Europe - 5-Night Vacations w/Air: 20+ Countries on Sale (Rome, Amsterdam +) from USD$862

Flights & Car Rental
USA to Central America -  Flights to Central America from across the US - Each way from USD$190
USA to Hawaii - Oahu, Kauai and Big Island Flight Sale into May Each way from USD$295
Canada to USA - AA Sale: Canada to the US for less: Flight + 2 Nights from USD$326 - Ends 3/31/10
Hertz Car - Free Weekend Day with minimum 3-day weekend rental - Expires 3/31/10

Barbados Island Tour in Rugged Outback Style!

Today's travel diary is written by Markiesha, my dear cousin and best friend, and co-owner of Baywater Tours. Here's her take on our recent excursion together in Barbados. If you are interested in doing any of the tours mentioned here, visit Baywater Tours for more information. Follow @baywatertours on Twitter.

If you ever plan on visiting the beautiful, tropical island of Barbados there are a couple of tours that you absolutely must consider doing.  There is the Bajan Roots and Rhythms Dinner Show at the Plantation Garden Theatre, the Tiami Catamaran Cruise and the Atlantis Submarine to name a few.

Fish In Wine Sauce - Caribbean Style

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When you live in the Caribbean, one thing is for certain, you tend to eat a lot of fish! There just seems to be an abundance of all kinds of fish, especially at this time of year when many have decided to give up meat and turn to fish for a source of protein. I came across the following recipe in The Multi-Cultural Cuisine of Trinidad & Tobago & The Caribbean, and I loved it so much I decided to share it! I find that it works well with fish like Tuna, Red Snapper, Mahi-Mahi and King Fish. Bon Appetit!

Friday's Travel Deals

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If you missed last week's travel deals, you can check them out here. Many of those deals are still good this week. If you're looking for a last minute get-away or you're planning a special vacation in advance, I hope this week's round of travel deals helps you to plan and save efficiently. Happy Travels!

Caribbean Package Deals
Grand Bahama Island - Radisson Our Lucaya Resort 3 Nights Hotel, Airfare + from USD$599
Jamaica - Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa All Incl. 3 Nights Hotel, Airfare + from USD$609
Barbados - Amaryllis Beach Resort 3 Nights Hotel, Airfare + from USD$729
Turks & Caicos - Comfort Suites Turks & Caicos 3 Nights Hotel, Airfare + from USD$789
Riviera Maya - Grand Sunset Princess All Suites Resorts & Spa  All Incl. 6 Nights Hotel, Airfare + from USD$1049
Check out these deals and more at TNTVacations.com

USA Winter Sale - Hotels, Vacation Packages & More
Kauai, Hawaii - Hotel Sale: Up to 30% on Kauai hotels! Expires 2/28/10
San Diego, CA -  Ends Soon - San Diego Winter Sale: Hotels up to 45% off! Expires 2/28/10
Portland, OR - Ends Soon - Up to 30% off Portland Hotels, where shopping is always tax-free! Expires 2/28/10 
Vacation Deals - All-Inclusive Vacation Deals: Flight + 4 nights from USD$521 Expires 3/18/10
St. Patrick's Day - Enjoy St. Patrick's Day travel deals for less green: Hotels from USD$51 Expires 3/11/10
Los Angeles, CA - Fly L.A. to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane: Flight + 4 Nights from USD$1049 Expires 

Rest of the World
Athens & Greek Islands - Explore historic monuments and 2 stunning islands! 8 Nights + Air from USD$1199
Tuscany Italy - Enjoy Tuscany in Spring 6 Nights + Air + Car 2 bdr countryside villas for 4 from USD$859
Peru - 4-Night Peru Trip w/Air + Macchu Picchu Tour ($100 Off) Inclusive of hotel stays from USD$899
Scandinavia & Finland - Summer Fare Sale Each Way, Visit Oslo, Stockholm & more r/t req'd from USD$428

Guest Blogger - Isabelle's Travel Guide

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Last week I had the opportunity to write a guest post for Isabelle's Travel Guide, which was featured on her website for "#TravelTuesday", a well known "event" among travel-oriented tweeters on Twitter. Isabelle, is a passionate traveler like myself, and she decided to add a "Favorite Blogger of the Week" to her website because as she puts it, "I think it’s interesting to hear another voice telling about their travel experiences! And let’s face it, I can’t be everywhere in the world, even though I wish I could."

Guest blogging is a fun way to meet others who are passionate about the same things that interest us. If you would like to read the post, head over to Isabelle's website. You can also follow us on Twitter for interesting tweets about the world of travel. Happy Travels!

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Friday Travel Deals

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I'm always coming across good travel deals on the internet, and I felt that my readers could benefit from them. So starting today and every Friday from here on out, I will be posting some of my favorite travel deals of the week. I hope it will inspire you to travel and help you save in the process. Happy Travels!

~TNT Vacations.com is having a "Sunsational Sale" from now until March 8th. Here are some highlights.
Punta Cana - 7 Nights All-Inclusive Hotel, Airfare + from USD$899
Riviera Maya - 6 Nights Hotel, Airfare + from USD$849
Cancun - 6 Nights Hotel, Airfare + from USD$699
Jamaica - 3 Nights Hotel, Airfare + from USD$579
Aruba - 3 Nights Hotel, Airfare + from USD$529
Check out these and more great deals!

~Expedia.com is having a variety of promotions and special offers from hotels to car rentals to theme park tickets. Here are some highlights.
Luxury Hotel Sale: Fourth night free at these 4.5 and 5 star hotels! Ends - 3/2/10
Save up to 50% on Las Vegas Hotels when you book and travel in February! - Expires 2/28/10
Ends Soon: NYC Outer Boroughs Hotels from $39, Air + 3 nights from $277! - Expires 2/26/10
Save $200 on Flight + 3 nights Bahamas vacation when you fly out of Florida. Use Code BAH200! - Expires 3/3/10
Budget Cars: Save up to 30% on Weekly and Weekend Rentals when you book on Expedia.com. - Expires 3/31/10
Book California theme park tickets and passes on Expedia and save up to $80! - Ends 3/15/10
Find these and more great deals on Expedia.com!

~KAYAK.com is also having a lot of great deals going on now including cruise, air and hotel deals. Here are some highlights.
Italy Winter & Spring Flights on Sale Incl. Taxes R/T - from USD$599
Worldwide Cruise Sale 7 + Night Sailings on stylish Norwegian Cruise Lines - from USD$369
Hotels in Top California Cities on sale through March - from USD$59
Prague 6 Night Vacation with Flights & Breakfasts - from USD$649
Australia, New Zealand & Fiji Flights on Sale, Each Way - from USD$380
Find these and more deals on Kayak.com

The Ejection Seat - Bungee Jumping in Reverse

Photo Credit: The Ejection Seat

Want to hear a grown man scream like a woman in labor? Welcome to the Ejection Seat! This is an adrenaline-junky, thrill ride that is not for the faint hearted. I repeat - this is not for the faint hearted.