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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-02-14, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1990. vqR YOUR WEDDinq Guide to romantic hot spots for your honeymoon Looking forward to the beautiful days that can be spent together after the wedding on the honey­ moon is a pastime many soon-to- be-married couples probably en­ gage in. But choosing the perfect playground for your honeymoon may not be so tranquil considering the number and variety of vacation spots available. For the bride and groom who are looking forward to a honeymoon in the sun. here is a semi-guide to some of the year-round summer hot spots perfect for a honeymoon. Jamaica Jamaica is an attractive island known for its friendly people. Jamaica has sunshine, beaches, sports, night life and scenic attrac­ tions. There are luxurious and modest accommodation with pure drinking water and good things to eat. There are many popular places to go in Jamaica such as Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios that offer different attractions for differ­ ent folks. Negril has a pearly seven-mile beach while on the way to Ocho Rios, there is 65 miles of bays. It takes approximately four and a half hours to get to Jamaica from Toronto but their language and electricity are the same as Canada. Their currency is the Jamaican dollar. The documents required are a valid passport or driver’s licence with picture and birth certificate. Jamaica’s climate is sub-tropical and here are the average highs and lows of the island in degrees celcius: January 30 19 February 30 19 March 30 20 April 31 21 May 31 22 June 32 23 July 32 22 August 32 22 September 31 22 October 31 23 November 31 22 December 31 21 Las Veyas Las Vegas is the place to go for excitement. You can tour the magnificent Grand Canyon, gam­ ble in this legendary desert city, visit the Mysterious Death Valley and dramatic Hoover Dam. Yet, Las Vegas is known for its casinos which attracts glamorous people and maybe you. It takes about four and a half hours to fly to Las Vegas from Toronto and you will be flying to an arid climate. There are about 315 days of sunshine a year and the daytime temperatures can reach to over 100 degrees fahrenheit during the summer months, June through September. Winter temperatures are between the 50’s and 60’s. There is no obligation to gamble in Las Vegas and persons under the age of 21 aren’t allowed in the casinos. There are attractions for children as well like the museums and canyons. The time difference between Toronto and Las Vegas is three hours. Canadian citizens require valid passports or a proof of citizenship to be allowed in the city. shimmers in the sun. There is also duty-free shopping.Nassau Nassau is an island playground just 21 miles long and 7 miles wide poking out the Atlantic, northwest of Cuba. The beaches glisten in this tropical island but there is luxuri­ ous and plentiful accommodation and international casinos. It is a great place for shopping and scuba diving. It only takes three flying hours to get to Nassau which is an English speaking island. Their currency is the Bahamian dollar and their electricity is the same as North America. Canadians require a valid passport or proof of citizenship to get in Nassau. Nassau is a sub-tropical island and here are the high and low temperatures in degrees Celsius of this little island: January 25 18 February 25 18 March 26 19 April 27 21 May 29 22 June 30 24 July 31 22 August 31 22 September 31 22 October 29 23 November 27 21 December 26 19 Grand Cayman Famous for its scuba diving, Grand Cayman is an island sur­ rounded by transparent waters that are great for exploring the colours and life under the sea. It’s the place to discover scuba diving among teeming wildlife. There is also a seven-mile beach where most of the resorts are located that boasts powdery white sand that January February March April May June July August September October November December 27 28 28 28 29 31 31 32 31 30 29 28 22 22 22 23 23 25 26 27 26 24 23 22 Dominican Republic Dominican Republic comprises two-thirds of Hispaniola which is the second largest island in the Antilles. The island is a land of long, white sand beaches, majestic mountains, historic buildings and modern hotels. The Dominican Republic has a reputation for being one of the best values around and there are two popular spots to go to, Playa Dorada and Puerto Plata. There is active nightlife at many of the hotels as well as in the casinos. It takes about three and a half hours to get to Dominican Republic from Toronto and the people speak Spanish. Their currency is the Peso Oro Dominicano. Here are the average temperatures in degrees Celsius during the year at Domini­ can Republic: January 29 19 February 29 19 Caymanian dollars. Here are the average yearly temperatures of Cayman Island in degrees Celsius: The language spoke in the island is English and it takes about four and a half hours to get to the island from Toronto. Their currency is March 29 19 April 29 21 May 30 22 June 31 22 July 31 22 August 31 23 September 31 22 October 30 22 November 30 21 December 29 19 Barbados Alone in the Atlantic after the Windward Islands lies the Island of Barbados, a 21-mile-long, 14-mile- wide Caribbean nation with trade­ winds. The island receives over 3,000 hours of sunlight annually with just enough gentle rainfall to support its lush tropical vegetation. The water remains 26 degrees Celsius all year round and there are ample sport and recreation facili­ ties available. It also has a good telephone system. It takes about five hours to get to Barbados from Toronto and the island has a population of 258,000 people who speak English. The currency is the Barbados dollar and the electricity is suitable for North American appliances. Canadians will require a valid passport or birth certificate plus one piece of identification with a photograph to get into the country. The average high and low tern- peratures in degrees Celsius of Barbados are: January 28 21 February 28 21 March 29 21 April 31 22 May 31 23 June 31 23 July 31 23 August 31 23 September 31 23 October 31 22 November 29 22 December 28 21 Venezuela Venezuela is a land of contrasts located at the northern tip of South America, right on the Caribbean sea. Along with sophisticated towns and cities, it’s a country of untamed nature, primeval forests and exotic wildlife. There is a 1500-mile coastline for fishing, sailing, scuba diving, waterskiing and surfing. It takes about five hours from Toronto to get to this country nestled 3000 feet above sea level in the Andes mountains. Venezuelans speak Spanish and their currency is Bolivars. The electricity is the same as in Canada and Canadian travel­ lers require a valid passport and the tourist cards provided when you buy the tickets should be filled out. Venezuela has a sub-tropical climate and here are the average high and low temperatures in degrees celsius: January 26 15 February 26 15 March 28 16 April 28 17 May 28 18 June 28 18 July 26 17 August 28 17 September 28 17 October 28 17 November 27 17 December 26 16 Mexico Mexico is a blend of culture, climate and cuisine that is located near the southern tip of North America. Rhythmic bands, specta­ cular beaches, mountain vistas, historic pyramids, snorkeling and warm Caribbean sunshine are what Mexico offers. Two popular places in Mexico are Acapulco and Cancun. At both places the language is Spanish and it takes four hours to get to Cancun from Toronto and an hour longer to get to Acapulco. The electricity is the same as Canada while their currency is the Mexican Pesos. To get into the country, you will require a valid passport or proof of citizenship. The climate in Mexico is warm and dry and here are the yearly average high and low temperatures for Cancun: January February March April May June July August September October November December 29 29 31 32 33 33 32 32 32 32 31 29 24 24 26 27 26 26 24 24 24 26 23 23 (The temperatures at other parts of Mexico vary. Acapulco has warmer temperatures than Cancun during the winter months.)