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Caribbean

There’s nothing like them, for R & R with vibrant turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and majestic peaks with resorts, cafes and seaside restaurants.  The Caribbean comprises the beautiful Caribbean Sea with 700 islands on the Caribbean plate.  In addition, South and Central American countries border the Caribbean Sea, like Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia and Venezuela. The Caribbean Travel Guides below highlight top destinations.

The Caribbean travel destinations make up an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea, divided into different regions: Lucayan Archipelago, Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles and ABC Islands. Overall, 13 sovereign states and 17 dependent territories comprise the area. Also, the predominant languages are English, Spanish, French, Dutch and Antillean creole.

The incredible Caribbean coral reefs are called fringing reefs.  Therefore, they grow offshore as extensions of the beaches. The climate is ideal for breeding corals that thrive in these waters that mostly range from 73 to 84 degrees. However, these reefs are very much affected by global warming affecting the water temperature.  Undoubtedly, the Caribbean reefs have suffered from climate change and tourism.  However, many things are changing in a positive direction to promote sustainable tourism and protecting the reefs.  Researching this is a vital part of any trip to the Caribbean. Overall, the watersports are endless here to enjoy snorkeling, diving, swimming, hiking, sailing and fishing.

    Maho Beach plane spotting Saint Martin
    Caribbean

    6 Ultimate Plane-Spotting Tips for Maho Beach in St. Martin

    by Trudy Wendelin, L.Ac March 22, 2026
    written by Trudy Wendelin, L.Ac

    After hearing about “Airport Beach” in St. Martin for years, I finally went and had a blast!   As an Acupuncturist on a cruise ship, I caught a taxi with my friend.  Overall, we spent a couple hours there. It offered many opportunities to do some serious plane-spotting on the lovely Caribbean beach.  I love sharing information. So, read on and discover my 6 Maho Beach plane-spotting tips.

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    Being cautious of jet blast, I avoided being directly underneath.

    About Maho or “Airport Beach”

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    Maho Beach lies on the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin.  It’s across the street from the Princess Juliana International Airport.  The beach is famous with tourists and plane-spotters here for the rush of being less than 100 feet underneath the plane as it lands on the runway.  However, the jet blast is potentially dangerous. So, it’s safest to stay away from being directly below the plane as it lands.  Runway 10 is particularly dangerous and its gate is blocked off from plane-spotters.

    The beach provides a stretch of narrow white sand that has eroded from jet blast and hurricanes.  Numerous restaurants and bars are nearby, such as, the Sunset Beach Bar Sxm and The Morgan Resort.  Most of them post airline timetables, so you can plan and be ready for taking photos and videos. 

    Six Maho Beach Plane Spotting Tips

    1. How to get to Maho Beach

    Taking a taxi is the fastest way to get to Maho Beach from the cruise terminal.  The traffic can be bad, increasing time for trip.  Our taxi took about 45 minutes, costing about $30.  Public buses also stop at Maho Beach. 

    2.  Check the timetables at the bars and restaurants for plane arrivals/departures

    3.  Check on the 747 planes for more excitement vs small charter planes

    4.  Use caution when being directly below the airplane, as the jet blast can be dangerous

    5.  Avoid busy times of day to miss crowds

    6.  Enjoy a drink or meal at one of the beach bars or restaurants

    Maho Beach plane spotting timetable

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If ever there was a time to reconnect with America If ever there was a time to reconnect with American Democracy, it is NOW! Boston is the perfect place known as the "Cradle of Liberty," with many firsts for the USA.

I decided to unplug from the current political reality and celebrate the U.S. historical roots on Independence Day 2025! I visited many historic sites on Boston's Freedom Trail, listened to 2 readings of the Declaration of Independence, interacted with people in colonial costumes and parades. 

It was a bittersweet day with many tears and the realization that I have taken democracy for granted. However, I will never let that happen again! I feel more patriotic than ever to make sure the blood, sweat and tears over the last 249 years were not in vain. 

Here are the 19 historic sites on the Freedom Trail. For more details, check out my blog:
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The world-famous Gouda cheese is named after a cit The world-famous Gouda cheese is named after a city in the heart of the Dutch green lands. Imagine this, the city is just as delectable as the cheese. I am thrilled to share my Gouda Netherlands cheese tour highlights at the city and cheese farm. So, read on and discover reasons why Gouda is the ultimate foodie and cultural tour.

The city Gouda lies in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. It’s named after the Gouwe River that it surrounds. The city became known for the Gouda cheese traded in its market square. Furthermore, Gouda is famous for stroopwafels, grachten or canals, smoking pipes and its 15th century city hall. Originally, it was a marshland in the 13th century. Later, a canal was built and its estuary became a harbor. 

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Gouda City Hall in Cheese Market Square
Waag (Weigh House)
St. John's Church - known for 72 stained glass windows

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On the Vracar plateau, the Church of Saint Sava is On the Vracar plateau, the Church of Saint Sava is the largest Orthodox church in the Balkans and second largest in the world. Saint Sava is the founder of the Serbian Orthodox church. The church’s construction lasted from 1935 to 1989. It became delayed by WW II and the Yugoslavian communism, that didn’t allow for building churches. 

Shaped like a Greek Cross, the facade consists of white marble and granite in a Neo-Byzantine style. Its dome is one of the largest in the world. The mosaics are spectacular, with the central mosaic in the dome depicting the Ascension of Jesus.

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