Articles related to "Ambergris"

"No shoes, no shirt, no problem," is the motto in laid-back San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. Enjoy quaint local restaurants, local crafts and world-class diving and fishing.

Ambergris perfumes are expensive and hard to find because they use a rare whale byproduct as an ingredient. Learn more about ambergris, its laws, and where to find it

The barrier reef off Ambergris Caye is part of the world's longest reef. Divers can visit two marine reserves, which protect sea turtles and a healthy reef system.

Located at the southern tip of the island's town of San Pedro, El Divino is the onsite restaurant at Banana Beach Resort, offering up some delicious regional dishes.

At the tip-tale end of Ambergris Caye, Tranquility Bay features a spectacular white-sand beach, diverse watersports, barefoot informality, and attentive customer care.

Swim, snorkel, and dive in the clear blue Caribbean Sea at Xanadu Island Resort on Ambergris Caye, a small island off the coast of Belize.

Suite101 talks to award-winning author Jeff Vandermeer about not understanding books and which fictional character he would be for a day.

Air travel in Belize is fast, frequent and cheap. Maya Island Air and Tropic Air have regularly scheduled flights to the top tourist destinations in Belize and its Cayes.

Spermaceti in the enormous head helps diving, and squid beaks cause ambergris production.

Basic information on Belize, including language, travel requirements and travel tips.

Amber is one of the most difficult scents to define. Les Salons du Palais Royal Shiseido have created a rich, spicy interpretation that is unique in its creaminess.

Cayo Espanto, off the coast of Belize, is the perfect getaway island. The private Caribbean destination offers extreme luxury and seclusion for those seeking R and R.

Base notes of perfume are perhaps the most important as they last the longest. There are many base notes but some are more popular than others.

The small flowering plant of rock rose, commonly known as labdanum in the perfumery world, has been used both medicinally and cosmetically since ancient times.

In tiny Belize, visitors can explore one of the world's most impressive coral reefs, along with Mayan ruins, jungle farms, crocodile swamps, and rainforest trails.

A slice of heaven is to be found at this hidden Central American Caribbean island paradise.

These events are from June - August, the busy summer months of events. Plan your trip to coincide with these events, festivals and events.

This Christmas take a Caribbean scuba diving vacation to see beautiful marine life while getting a suntan.

Traditional scented gifts have a long history of use; perfumed gifts can be a good idea for weddings, birthdays, Valentine's and Mother's day.

Works by artists John Singer Sargent, Willard Leroy Metcalf, Henry Ossawa Tanner and August Macke took Orientalist inclinations to new levels.

Moby Dick's whale is still being hunted by Japan and Indonesia. Oceanic pollution, underwater sound, boat traffic and drift nets also problems for the sperm whale.

While the term "aromatherapy" may be relatively new to Muslims, the use of fragrances to enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being is by no means new to Islam.

Although Belize is exotic and adventurous, it can be explored on one's own without the orchestration of an organized tour group. A great first autonomous trip!

Whaling was an important industry in the colonial nor'east. Households ate supper and read their papers by the light of whale oil lamps and candles.

The staple diet of medieval man was bread, meat and fish. What was eaten and how it was served varied considerably depending on social station.

Venus, goddess of sensual love, inspired a Florentine chemist to make a biscuit recipe, a secret food for love to increase male potency.

The country of Belize is a traveler's dream. The people in Central America's smallest country are friendly, the landscapes are beautiful, and wildlife abounds throughout.

Suite101 talks to award-winning author Jeff Vandermeer about being a writer, the themes that continue to crop up in his work and political policy fulfillment.

Caye Caulker, a small, tranquil, bohemian island off Belize's mainland, offers both a relaxing holiday and a adventure filled Caribbean experience.

British culinary wizard Heston Blumenthal puts some fun back into the festive meal with his Christmas Feast.