Posted by Jamaica MAX on
June 11th, 2008
I have some friends in London England that have asked me to visit with them when I get the chance and since we are in the process of planning a new trip I have done some research using a
London blog I found online. I have never traveled to any part of England or even Europe before so this would be a major change in travel for us. We are accustomed to traveling in warmer temperatures here in the Caribbean and I am sure that the famous London weather would be difficult for us to get used to. That may make it all the more fun or it may make for a horrible time. Who knows right?
I understand there is lots to do in London and getting there should not be so difficult for us. The London webzine I was reading has some great information on London including things to do and hotels to stay at. They have a great article on the current situation with london hotels overcharging for rooms. I think if I do go I’ll have my friends sort out some of this for me. If they want me to come and visit so badly they can either put us up or find a place in London for us to stay.
Any of you have any advice on a nice stay in London?
Rip off London hotels | London News & Information
Posted by Jamaica MAX on
June 11th, 2008
The St Mary Off Road Bicycling Association, or SMORBA for short, is a not for profit organization in Oracabessa Jamaica offering various services and support to Jamaican youth through their Bicycling Works program and the Jamaican Fat Tyre Festival we had so much fun at.
The Fat Tyre Festival was filmed and is being broadcast in europe now. You can see the action at Joost.com and watch the Ride Guide Bike Episode 143 Jamaica
to see just how much fun was had on your own.
SMORBA
St. Mary Off-Road Bicycling Association (SMORBA) is a non-profit organization affiliated to IMBA that is actively engaged in locating, building and maintaining bicycling opportunities on Jamaica’s famed North Coast.
Our work as a local sport development organization includes staging the Jamaica Bicycle Bash as well as numerous BMX events in St. Mary and environs.
Our flagship event is the Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival held in early February each year. This 5 day mountain biking extravaganza is an opportunity for riders from around the world to experience Jamaica’s amazing trails and fascinating culture. Profits from this event go towards our Bicycling Works! project dedicated to promoting local ownership of the emerging mountain biking sector in the parish of St. Mary.
We could use your support! If you would like to help SMORBA’s cause become a member, or have any questions we can be contacted at:
SMORBA
c/o 2 Newlin Street
Ocho Rios
St. Ann
Jamaica, West Indies
(876)975-3393
smorbaja@hotmail.com
Posted by Jamaica MAX on
June 11th, 2008
I have been considering a trip to another country just to see some new place with the kids. We have some travel time planned soon but no travel plans as of yet. i set the time and money aside to make certain we did make the trip but I have been very undecided about where I want to go. I have considered making the trip just to see some of the historical sites in Mexico such as Teotihuacan or some of the other ancient pyramids there or maybe a trip to South America somewhere like Costa Rica. I have a friend who just went there from Jamaica and he says its much nicer there. He seems to dislike Jamaica after having some hard times here.
I guess a part of things would be finances. I searched for mexico hotels online and found a lot of stuff available. I kinda prefer taking a locals tour and staying with friends or family but not knowing anyone in many of these places puts me at a disadvantage. I thought about a trip to Cuba and found some hotels in Cuba listed on EasytoBook.com but I don’t think I’ll make a trip there with the kids. I think my first trip to Cuba should be alone so I can get a feel for things before I drag the whole crew along. I understand travel to Cuba from Jamaica is a pretty simple hush hush thing and there is not much risk in getting caught. The Cuban government has an interest in us visiting and they don’t want us to get in trouble for it. I understand you can fly in on a State drivers license or passport and it will not be stamped.
EasytoBook.com turned out to be a very useful site with lots of hotels around the world. I can visit my buddy Ian and book a stay in some nicer Dublin Hotels at decent rates but i doubt it. He never answers my phone calls so why should I pay him a visit?
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