The National Family Island Regatta: The World's Greatest Sailing Event
Each year, for four days only, the best sailors from every major island in the Bahamas converge at Elizabeth Harbour on Exuma Island for the National Family Island Regatta. During these four days, Bahamian sailors arrive prepared to sail their locally-built sloops for the much coveted "Best in the ... more...

New Caribbean Island Coming
For the first time in 100 years, the island of West Caicos Reserve, The Protected Island will become an official destination in the Caribbean.The island was previously uninhabited, and is home to a 500 acre wildlife preserve, untouched white sand beaches, and brilliant azure waters. Pink Flamingos ... more...

Guide to Lake Iseo, Lombardy, Italy
IntroductionLake Iseo, also called Lake Sebina, is the fourth largest lake in the Lombardy region of Italy. The lake was formed by the Valcamonica Glacier, and is 24 kilometres long and up to 5 kilometres wide. This width is not always obvious as the largest lake island in Europe, Monte ... more...

Caribbean Islands To Fit Your Lifestyle
Choosing the right island can definitely make the difference in your vacation experience. Many travelers assume the islands of the Caribbean are all the same, with great beaches, plenty of sun and warm turquoise waters . . . and most islands offer plenty of the above. I say most because the islands ... more...

Making Bread on Antigua
Douglas McVicars and partner Dianne White, who've just opened their fifth link in a chain of bread and pastry shops in Antigua have turned out to have the right stuff when it comes to making a living out of French bread and sandwiches. Doug, a former Home Depot exec in Toronto, and Dianne, a ... more...

A Kitchen Cart To Spruce Up Any Kitchen
Contrary to popular belief, the addition of a center island to your kitchen does not have to be permanent or a huge investment. By using portable kitchen carts or kitchen islands, you can achieve the sophisticated look that is associated with a center island without having to do a major remodel or ... more...

Hawaii Real Estate - Paying for Paradise
Where does one even begin to start when discussing the island paradise of Hawaii. Perhaps with an inflated Hawaii real estate market for those considering relocating.HawaiiFormed by volcanoes, Hawaii is a collection of islands that feel like paradise. In fact, the islands continue to grow with ... more...

Interview with Jan Walker, author of "An Inmate's Daughter"
Prison parent/family educator, Jan Walker, is speaking with us today about her newly published book. Jan is trained in child and family studies and has spent the past 18 years as a correctional educator for adult felons in medium custody prisons. Welcome to Reader Views Jan.Irene: Jan, your book, ... more...

Growing Palms
Palms Everybody recognises palm trees, they are the universal symbol for the tropics but many are hardy enough for our temperate climate gardens. Until recently New Zealand gardeners have had only a very limited range of palms to choose from. In the last five years the range has grown enormously as ... more...