beach Travel Guide – Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global® https://www.christravelblog.com/travel-inspiration/beach/ Combined leisure & business travel; the efficient way! Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:17:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://www.christravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-favico-ctb-32x32.jpg beach Travel Guide – Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global® https://www.christravelblog.com/travel-inspiration/beach/ 32 32 EQUATORIAL GUINEA – Best 10 day itinerary with island marvels and mainland hidden gems https://www.christravelblog.com/equatorial-guinea-best-10-day-itinerary-with-island-marvels-and-mainland-hidden-gems/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:17:09 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=37716 Equatorial Guinea is a country nestled in central Africa, which you might not have heard of, or at least, it doesn’t come to mind as the first destination in Africa to visit. However, the country is a hidden gem consisting of three totally different islands [read more]

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]]> GREECE – Top things to do and see in Corfu and a Corfu itinerary https://www.christravelblog.com/top-things-to-do-and-see-in-corfu-and-a-corfu-itinerary/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:59:56 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=37344 Corfu is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea and a popular holiday destination. Its coast is dotted with beautiful beaches and resorts from budget to upscale. If you are interested in an active or cultural holiday you don’t need to worry as Corfu has [read more]

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]]> OMAN – A 10 day road trip Oman itinerary from Salalah to Muscat in a 4×4 https://www.christravelblog.com/oman-itinerary-from-salalah-to-muscat-road-trip/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:12:02 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=2584 Oman is an ideal country that’s suitable for a road trip. I did this road trip during a December holiday with my wife and kids. We planned various activities from culture, nature and some leisure. In this Oman itinerary I take you day by day [read more]

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]]> USA – 1-week in South Florida road trip itinerary https://www.christravelblog.com/usa-1-week-in-south-florida-road-trip-itinerary/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:01:24 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19303 South Florida, United States, isn’t a long flight from Europe and a perfect get-away for 7 full days of road tripping. Two days of flying makes it a full week with two weekends. I was able to purchase business class tickets for just about 400 [read more]

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]]> TONGA – Sample 1-week Tonga itinerary: culture & beaches & island-hopping https://www.christravelblog.com/tonga-sample-1-week-tonga-itinerary-culture-beaches-island-hopping/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:00:13 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29376 The Kingdom of Tonga (in short just Tonga) is a perfect destination in the Pacific to sniff culture but also to do island hopping. It’s one of the last remaining absolute monarchies in the world but honestly, I didn’t notice much of that while travelling [read more]

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]]> ST. MAARTEN – Sonesta Ocean Point Resort review: Best all-inclusive on St. Maarten https://www.christravelblog.com/st-maarten-sonesta-ocean-point-resort-review-best-all-inclusive-on-st-maarten/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:57:48 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29798 My Caribbean trip this year was dedicatedto  exploring the Dutch Caribbean. I hopped the various Dutch islands. In Sint Maarten I stayed at Sonesta Ocean Point Resort which is an adult only hotel. Their sister property Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino which is family [read more]

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]]> CARIBBEAN – 2 weeks St. Maarten itinerary & island-hopping guide to St. Eustatius & Saba https://www.christravelblog.com/caribbean-2-weeks-st-maarten-itinerary-island-hopping-guide-to-st-eustatius-saba/ Sat, 19 Oct 2019 16:05:03 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29520 Since I was a kid, I have been intrigued by the fact that my country also has islands in the Caribbean. These are the ABC-islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao) and the SSS-islands (St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius). Both groups are great for a two-week Caribbean island-hopping [read more]

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]]> VANUATU – Must do day trip: Coongoola cruise from Port Vila https://www.christravelblog.com/vanuatu-must-do-day-trip-coongoola-cruise-from-port-vila/ Sat, 05 Oct 2019 07:45:45 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29380 A Coongoola day cruise is something I recommend everyone to do if visiting Vanuatu. You’ll visit secluded beaches on Moso island, learn about turtles at the turtle sanctuary, have a BBQ on the beach, go snorkeling and see dolphins play. It’s a great day out [read more]

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]]> SOLOMON ISLANDS – Savo Island day trip from Honiara (Guadalcanal) https://www.christravelblog.com/solomon-islands-savo-island-day-trip-from-honiara-guadalcanal/ Sat, 13 Jul 2019 09:50:06 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=29172 A Savo Island day trip is a must-do if you’re visiting the Solomon Islands. The island is just 14 kilometers off the coast of Guadalcanal but is remote and has some unique features. These include megapodes which are a kind of oversized chicken that lay [read more]

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]]> GHANA – Day trip from Takoradi to 5 lesser known slave forts https://www.christravelblog.com/ghana-day-trip-from-takoradi-to-5-lesser-known-slave-forts/ Sun, 03 Mar 2019 15:50:29 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=27470 The gold coast of Ghana is famous for its slave forts of colonial Europe and beaches. Five lesser known forts can be visited around Takoradi in western Ghana. My one-week Ghana itinerary included several nights in Takoradi and this slave fort day trip is one [read more]

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]]> ANTIGUA – Blue Waters Resort review; a must stay luxury beach resort https://www.christravelblog.com/antigua-blue-waters-resort-review-a-must-stay-luxury-beach-resort/ Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:13:48 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=26860 I visited Antigua, the bigger island of Antigua & Barbuda, recently when I hopped Caribbean islands. There are many resorts on the island and after some research I booked the Blue Waters Resort & Spa Antigua. I stayed 4 nights on all-inclusive basis and I [read more]

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]]> CARIBBEAN – Antigua, St. Lucia and Barbados: Caribbean island-hopping itinerary https://www.christravelblog.com/caribbean-antigua-st-lucia-and-barbados-caribbean-island-hopping-itinerary/ Wed, 19 Sep 2018 13:23:35 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=26750 I visit around 35 countries every year of which, on average, 10 are new and the others re-visits. The Caribbean never crossed my path until recently when I had the opportunity to go there of a business trip in Philadelphia. I had two weeks and [read more]

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]]> MARIANA ISLANDS – Must see places on a Rota island overnight trip; the unspoiled marianas https://www.christravelblog.com/mariana-islands-must-see-places-on-a-rota-island-overnight-trip-the-unspoiled-marianas/ Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:37:18 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=26549 Rota is one of the lesser known islands of the Northern Mariana Islands that can be reached by plane. It’s full of unspoiled nature, WWII, and Chamorro cultural sites. I stayed two nights when I was island hopping in the Pacific, but an overnight stay [read more]

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]]> VANUATU – Tanna Island day trip: Mt. Yasur active volcano tour https://www.christravelblog.com/vanuatu-tanna-island-day-trip-mt-yasur-active-volcano-tour/ Tue, 19 Jun 2018 17:44:00 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=25876 Tanna Island is home to the most accessible active volcano on earth. When I had the chance to visit Vanuatu I included a Tanna Island day trip on my 7 days Vanuatu itinerary. Although there is much more to see as the Mt. Yasur volcano [read more]

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]]> SOLOMON ISLANDS – 7 days Solomon Islands itinerary: travel guide, tips & inspiration https://www.christravelblog.com/solomon-islands-7-days-in-solomon-islands-itinerary-travel-guide-tips-inspiration/ Mon, 11 Jun 2018 06:32:32 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=25366 The Solomon Islands are an archipelago off the coast of Papua New Guinea. They are part of the Melanesian islands and have a strategic location in the South Pacific. They are an interesting destination to travel to for the adventurous (eco) traveler. Recently I had [read more]

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]]> VANUATU – Holiday Inn Resort Port Vila; a luxury hotel with private lagoon beach https://www.christravelblog.com/vanuatu-holiday-inn-resort-port-vila-a-luxury-hotel-with-private-lagoon-beach/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 18:14:03 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=25772 Vanuatu is the 71th country I visited and when I saw that there was a Holiday Inn Resort Port Vila I simply had to try it out. If you have been following me, you know I always choose an (upscale) IHG Hotel if there is [read more]

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]]> VANUATU – 7 days in Vanuatu itinerary: travel guide, tips & inspiration https://www.christravelblog.com/vanuatu-7-days-in-vanuatu-itinerary-travel-guide-tips-inspiration/ Sat, 28 Apr 2018 16:32:54 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=25363 Vanuatu is a beautiful tropical destination in the south Pacific and I had the luxury recently to visit this island nation. In this 7 days Vanuatu itinerary I will share with you the places I visited and I hope it will help you plan your [read more]

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]]> SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE – A São Tomé itinerary to all the well kept secrets of the island https://www.christravelblog.com/sao-tome-principe-a-sao-tome-itinerary-to-all-the-well-kept-secrets-of-the-island/ Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:56:53 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=25321 São Tomé & Príncipe (in short just São Tomé) is a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea. It was uninhabited until the Portuguese discovered it in the late 15th century. Sugar, cacao, and coffee plantations brought wealth but today the island is poor [read more]

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]]> GHANA – The perfect one-week Ghana itinerary: exploring the Gold Coast https://www.christravelblog.com/ghana-perfect-one-week-ghana-itinerary-exploring-west-africas-gold-coast/ Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:32:50 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=24889 Ghana is a perfect country for a first time visit to Africa. It’s safe, easy to reach and has a huge variety of sights and activities which are all included in this Ghana itinerary. The word Ghana means warrior king which is a term dating [read more]

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]]> THAILAND – Amari Koh Samui is THE luxury family resort on the island! https://www.christravelblog.com/thailand-amari-koh-samui-is-the-luxury-family-resort-on-the-island/ Sat, 21 Oct 2017 15:04:31 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=23961 Amari Koh Samui is a luxury hotel located in Chaweng beach area on the island of Koh Samui. Chaweng beach is the area of the island where all the action is taking place. There are plenty of restaurants and bars, a beach, nightlife spots, and [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Nanshan Temple & Tianya Haijiao Beach as a day trip from Sanya https://www.christravelblog.com/china-nanshan-temple-tianya-haijiao-beach-as-a-day-trip-from-sanya/ Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:29:35 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19699 Hainan Island is a beautiful tropical island in southern China. It’s one of the smaller provinces of China and a great destination if you are looking for sun and beaches. I don’t like to swim and burn my skin in the sun all day so [read more]

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]]> USA – A day exploring Miami South Beach during a Florida road trip https://www.christravelblog.com/usa-a-day-exploring-miami-south-beach-during-a-florida-road-trip/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:48:21 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=18951 Miami was the start and end point of a short 7 day road trip through Southern Florida. The trip mainly concentrated on the Keys and the Everglades. At the end I spend two nights at the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach leaving one day to go [read more]

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]]> CANADA – A day trip to Toronto Island and the CN Tower https://www.christravelblog.com/canada-a-day-trip-to-toronto-island-and-the-cn-tower/ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 18:12:41 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=18609 Each year I visit the USA for a conference which is actually not travel related. That’s why my motto is business & leisure combined. As this conference was for the fourth time in Chicago I really needed to find another destination. I flew to Buffalo [read more]

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]]> THAILAND – Tired of Phuket’s beaches? Do a cultural day tour! https://www.christravelblog.com/thailand-tired-of-phukets-beaches-do-a-cultural-day-tour/ Fri, 20 May 2016 19:20:05 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=17369 Phuket Island was the start of my 3.5 week journey through South East Asia together with my daughter. We would stay there three nights before we would continue to Malaysia and Indonesia. Most of the time we just stayed at our resort, the Amari Phuket [read more]

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]]> CHINA – The Hainan coconut plantation & mangroves as a day trip from Haikou https://www.christravelblog.com/china-the-hainan-coconut-plantation-and-mangroves-as-a-day-trip-from-haikou/ Sun, 20 Mar 2016 14:48:01 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16851 What do you do if it’s a rainy winter day in Haikou, on Hainan Island in China? I wouldn’t go to the Dongjiao Hainan Coconut Plantation or the Haikou Mangroves but it was my last day on Hainan Island and the only unexplored part left. [read more]

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