About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Tag Archives: beach
Dominican Republic: Amber – Gem or Jurassic link
Author Michael Crichton based his original Jurassic Park novel on the premise that DNA was obtained from Dinosaur blood in a fossilized mosquito. Given … Continue reading
Jamaica: All-inclusive Montego Bay
Along with side trips and insight to the Caribbean island of Jamaica, we highlight Montego Bay with questions you should ask yourself when choosing … Continue reading
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Tagged all-inclusive, beach, Bob Marley, Caribbean, colonial architecture, Dunn’s River Falls, food, honeymoon, island, Jamaica, Kingston, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, plantation, reggae, river rafting, Rose Hall, Sam Sharpe Square, Sandals, scuba lessons, vacation, volley ball, water sports, water-skiing, wedding, windsurfing
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Mexico: Acapulco – An enduring hot spot
The natural beauty of Acapulco has always been a magnet for celebrities: today it’s an affordable destination that attracts tourists from all over the … Continue reading
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Tagged aboriginal, Acapulco, beach, cliff-divers, cuisine, disco, Elizabeth Taylor, Elvis Presley, Hotels, House of Masks, John Kennedy, La Quebrada, Mexico, surfing, Susanna Palazuelos, tamale pie, tourism
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Kouchibouguac, New Brunswick
) We explore Kouchibouguac on the south east coast of New Brunswick, a national park established to protect the environmentally fragile areas of the … Continue reading
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Tagged aboriginals, Acadian, Barrier Island System, beach, bird-watching, Canada, Carolinas, First Nations, Kelly Beach, Kouchibouguac, lagoons, marram grass, nesting, New Brunswick, nursery, Ontario, Quebec, recreation, rivers, sailing, salt marshes, sand dunes, seals, terns
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Caribbean: Barbados – Off the beaten path
Barbados, the Caribbean’s eastern-most island, is well known for its beautiful beaches and luxury resorts, but it’s worth getting off the beaten path and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bajan beer, Barbados, Bathsheba, beach, Caribbean, colonial history, Harrison’s caves, Mandrake, mining, resorts, rum, walking trails, West Coast railway line
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Toronto #21: High Park – Legacy of the First City Engineer
Railway Barons took the land reserved for Parks and cut the City of Toronto off from the waterfront. John Howard, the first City Engineer … Continue reading
Caribbean: Turks and Caicos
We experience an all-inclusive family resort in the Turks and Caicos, a small group of islands in the Caribbean just south of the Bahamas. … Continue reading
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Tagged accessible, all-inclusive resorts, Bahamas, beach, beaches, Caicos, Caribbean, Cheshire Hall plantation ruins, Conch Farm, coral reef, diving, golf, Islands, Junkanoo, reggae, Sandals, sea cycles, snorkeling, spa, Turks and Caicos, water sports
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Mexico – Cancún
Cancun may have a reputation as the ‘Miami of Mexico’ — party central with endless days of bars, pub crawls and night life – … Continue reading
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Tagged all-inclusive resorts, basketball, beach, beach activities, Cancún, Chichén Itzá, children’s activities, crafts, eco-tourism, El Rey, jungle, Mariachi band, Mayan heritage, Mexico, New Seven Wonders of the World, resorts, shopping, sports, Spring Break, World Heritage
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