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Ski Guide 2010: 36 Hours in Stowe, Vt.

2009-12-13T22:09:00.000-08:00

Ski Guide 2010: 36 Hours in Stowe, Vt.: "The grande dame of Green Mountain ski resort towns just got a $400 million upgrade, but underneath all the glitz, it still feels like a quaint New England town."

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New York - Peninsula Hotel

2006-12-11T21:13:00.001-08:00

What $750/night gets you in New York city.

Hong Kong - Peninsula Hotel

2006-12-11T21:10:00.000-08:00

A walkthrough of a hotel room that costs roughly $2000 per day.

Barbados - Hilton

2006-12-11T20:31:00.000-08:00

A very detailed overview of this Barbados property. This guy doesn't miss a beat. Check out his other videos at: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=TravelTour360

Cunard Queen Mary 2 Queens Grill Cabin

2006-12-11T20:26:00.000-08:00

Live large on this luxury oceanliner.

London - Ritz Hotel - Room 606 Deluxe

2006-12-11T20:21:00.000-08:00

Nice overview of a deluxe room at this luxury hotel in London.

Dubai - Burj al-Arab Hotel

2006-12-11T20:17:00.000-08:00

One of the most expensive hotels in the world. The cost of staying in a suite begins at $1,000 per night and increases to over $15,000 per night. I guess you're doing alright for yourself if you can afford to stay even 1 night :) .

Barbados - Fairmont Hotel

2006-12-10T10:46:00.000-08:00

A nice overview of what to expect from a hotel room at the Fairmont in Barbados.

Florida - Miami

2006-12-03T23:39:00.000-08:00

24 hours in Miami. Video from www.concierge.com .

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Italy - Venice

2006-12-03T23:30:00.001-08:00

A brief trip through the Grand Canal in Venice.

Video: Venice Gondola Ride

Italy - The Amalfi Coast

2006-11-28T16:49:00.001-08:00

A view of the Amalfi Coast from the ferry ride on the way into town.

Video: The Amalfi Coast, Italy

New York - The Mark Hotel

2006-11-23T00:58:00.000-08:00

Gansbaai, South Africa - Shark Cage Dive

2006-10-11T22:51:00.000-07:00

Scourist is simply awesome. This video is so well done its almost better than actually doing the cage diving yourself due to the fact that you dont need to risk your own life :) . The shark is simply terrifying.

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Italy - A photo journey

2006-10-04T22:23:00.000-07:00
Title says it all. Very nicely done and set to a nice musical background. Italy here i come. Content provided by www.scourist.com

ITALY: A photo journey

Antarctica - Humpback Whales

2006-09-28T23:35:00.000-07:00
Too close for comfort?

Louisiana - New Orleans - The French Quarter

2006-09-28T23:32:00.000-07:00
I used to live here and it was quite an amazing place. I wish it nothing but the best in its long comeback. Nothing beats a hand grenade at the Tropical Isle.

Bali - Ubud - Pool Villa at the Royal Pita Maha

2006-09-28T23:29:00.000-07:00
Title says is it all, looks like a great Villa.

Hawaii - Maui - The road to Hana

2006-09-28T23:10:00.000-07:00
If you're going to Maui make sure you make the time to do the drive on the road to Hana. Spectacular views and lush scenery all day long.
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Washington - Issaquah - Salmon Hatchery

2006-09-28T22:59:00.000-07:00
Its nearly Salmon festival time in Issaquah. The hatchery is a fun excursion for any family in the area. The salmon can grow up to 3' or so. During spawning season they attempt to swim back to their homes, but the hatchery gets in the way and they simply continue to attempt to swim over the banks, quite entertaining.

Washington - San Juan Islands - Overview

2006-09-10T18:06:00.000-07:00
A brief overview of the San Juan Islands in Washington - Orca Whales, Anacortes State Park, and Deception Pass.

Island hopping in Thailand

2006-06-16T01:01:00.000-07:00
I'm currently island hopping in the south western islands of Thailand. Its been a great trip and i've learned a lot on the way. There are new vlogs to come, but for now i wanted to post some useful information regarding places to stay here. Note that we are in the low season now.

Koh Phi Phi
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Phitharom Resort
This bungalow resort is well priced and the bungalows are only 6 months old. We paid 1200 baht plus 300 baht for an extra bed per night.

Bayview Resort
absolutely do *not* go here, we were ripped off at the bangkok airport and ended up paying 3x the going rate in town. This place takes advantage of newbie travellers. It is also poorly maintained and the beach is non existent.

Koh Lanta
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Pimalai
This is a 5 star resort and it is actually the nicest resort i've *ever* stayed at. The lowest published rate is 8500 baht, but we negotiated them down to 5000 due to the fact that it is the low season. Right now it is so slow that the staff to guest ratio is about 10 to 1. We are being treated like kings and this place is amazing, if you can afford to stay here at least one night. Videos to come.

Lanta Palace
A dump, there were more colors on the sheets and towels than i knew what to do with. Do not even consider it.

Dreamteam
For a budget hotel this is about the nicest deal we've seen. We could have had a room for 700 baht per night for 3 people and we would have been the only people there. For the money this is a great option.

Other comments on Koh Lanta - its hard to do anything off of your resort as the people will just try to rip you off. we looked for a taxi for a 3 mile trip and the locals wanted to charge us $25. Try to manage everything through your resort otherwise you will be ripped off. Unfortunate but true.

Thailand - Krabi - Raliea West Beach

2006-05-07T23:01:00.000-07:00
A short video, but this beach looks amazing. Content by http://spiderwang.blogspot.com .

Thailand - Phuket - Patong Beach

2006-05-07T22:29:00.000-07:00
An over view of the Patong Beach area on the island of Phuket. Content provided by: http://gregonsobe.blogspot.com/

Thailand: Bangkok and Koh Chang

2006-05-07T22:16:00.000-07:00
A nice overview of what you can expect to see in Bangkok and the island of Koh Chang. Content provided by www.johnnymillers.com .

Kathmandu - Taxi Ride

2006-05-07T21:46:00.000-07:00
New York cabbies have nothing on this guy. Content provided by: travelvlog.blogspot.com

Hong Kong - Skyline

2006-04-23T18:12:00.000-07:00
A great view from the ferry of the skyline of Hong Kong.

Italy - Rome - Inside the Coliseum

2006-04-23T17:58:00.001-07:00
Over 160 ft high with eighty entrances, the Coliseum could hold upwards of 50,000 spectators. Public events such as gladiator fights, mock naval battles and wild animal hunts were held at the Coliseum. During the staged fights as many as 10,000 people were killed. Fighters were slaves, prisoners or volunteers. Spectators saw persecuted Christians killed by lions. After 404 AD gladiatorial battles were no longer held, but animals such as lions, elephants, snakes and panthers continued to be massacred in the name of sport until the 6th century .

Phillipines - Bohol

2006-04-23T17:47:00.000-07:00
The Tarsier, is one of the smallest primate in the world.

Vietnam - Halong Bay

2006-04-23T17:27:00.000-07:00
A 360-degree pan of Halong Bay from the top of a cruise ship. Content provided by YouTube.

Vietnam - Saigon - Street Vendors

2006-04-23T17:02:00.001-07:00
Barbecue beef in a leaf (Bo la Lot) and banh xeo cooking on Cach Mang Thnang Tham street, Saigon, Vietnam. From www.noodlepie.com

Vietnam - Hanoi - Skyline

2006-04-23T16:59:00.000-07:00
A quick look at the skyline of Hanoi from the 20th floor of a hotel.

Vietnam - Hanoi

2006-04-23T16:49:00.000-07:00
And you thought traffic in new york city was bad...

Vietnam - slideshow

2006-04-23T16:31:00.000-07:00
A nice slideshow with an overview of the beautiful areas in Vietnam. Content provided by YouTube.

Florida - Miami - The Whitelaw Hotel

2006-04-11T17:50:00.000-07:00
A very swank hotel in South Beach. The Whitelaw is a great place to get a drink and have a great time. Content provided by www.revver.com

The Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge is a shining Pearl in the South Beach area. Conveniently located right in Miami Beach's Art deco district. One of the hottest spots in all Florida.

Hawaii - More Snorkeling

2006-04-11T16:16:00.000-07:00
Snorkeling in Hawaii is sweeeeeet. Check out this great video to understand why. Content provided by www.jumpcut.com

California - City of San Francisco - Richmond District

2006-04-10T21:44:00.000-07:00
ok, so i lived on Lake Street in the Richmond District in San Francisco for 5 years. I still believe this is the most amazing place that i've ever lived. I was in the middle of an amazing city and i had legitimate mountain bike trails in my backyard, which was the Presidio Park. I miss this place everyday. Check it out. Video provided by: www.inmanstories.com

Thailand - Phuket - Baan Kata Villa

2006-04-10T21:20:00.000-07:00
Everything is different once you enter this luxurious and welcoming villa on the Thai coast. Content provided by http://www.turnhere.com .

Hawaii - Oahu - Hale'iwa

2006-04-10T21:15:00.000-07:00
TurnHere.com is an awesome travel website that i recently stumbled upon. They have celebrities give narrated tours of an area that is relevant to their work. Very informative. www.turnhere.com

Aloha! Hale'iwa, a small, quaint town on the North Shore of Oahu, welcomes visitors with spectacular beaches, great surfing, fragrant pineapple fields and Hawaii's ubiquitous delicacy, shaved ice.

Hawaii - Maui - The Four Seasons Hotel

2006-04-10T20:46:00.000-07:00
A very descriptive video tour of the Four Seasons Hotel in Maui followed by a driving tour up Honoapi'ilani Highway. Content provided by Google Video.

Hawaii - Maui - Humpback Whale Watching

2006-04-10T20:42:00.000-07:00
See baby and adult Humpback whales jumping in TANDEM. Content provided by: http://www.maui360tours.com

Prague - Hotel City Centre

2006-04-04T14:11:00.000-07:00
A video overview of the Hotel City Centre in Prague . Provides basic information gathered after a week long stay in March 2006.

Prague - Old Town Square

2006-04-04T14:09:00.000-07:00
A 360 degree view of Old Town Square in Prague. March 2006.

Prague - Karlovy Vary - Moser Glassworks Factory

2006-04-04T14:06:00.000-07:00
Get a glimpse into what its like to make high quality glass by hand. This is a worthwhile sidetrip if you are in Prague, the factory is about 2 hours outside of the city. March 2006.

Prague - Boleslav - Skoda Factory Museum

2006-04-04T13:52:00.000-07:00
A video from my latest trip to Prague. The Skoda headquarters and factory is about 40 minutes outside of Prague. This video gives you a glimpse into what its like to visit the factory museum there. There are only four automobile makers in the whole world able to boast of a century-long history of uninterrupted exchange of information, know-how, experience, development, and production. Škoda is one of them...

Dominican Republic - Playa Rincon

2006-04-01T08:41:00.000-08:00
I spent a month in the Dominican Republic and my favorite place was Playa Rincon. You need to rent a car to get to it but it is well worth the trip. We only saw about 5 other people the entire day that we were there, and this is a huge beautiful beach. There was a small makeshift cafe at one end where they were bbq'ing fresh fish right out of the ocean and serving it with coconut bread. In all of my trips this was probably my favorite beach. This video doesnt really do it justice, but it will give you an idea of what its like.

Dailymotion blogged video

Dominican Republic - Cabarete

2006-04-01T08:34:00.000-08:00
Cabarete is a great place to stop for a few days while in the DR. It is known for its great winds - windsurfing and kite surfing are ever present here. Take a lesson during the day and then hit the restaurants and bars at night.

Italy - Pompei

2006-03-30T13:16:00.000-08:00
A quick look at Pompei. Content provided by DailyMotion.

Dailymotion blogged video

Italy - Tuscany - Villa Sassolini

2006-03-30T11:12:00.000-08:00
A boutique hotel in the hills of Chianti. Content provided by dailymotion.com.

Dailymotion blogged video

Egypt - Hotel Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh

2006-03-30T11:00:00.000-08:00
The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is quite new Only on Hurghada’s hotel scene about two years, it is not too early to say that within this short time it has become Hurghada’s most exclusive place. Content provided by dailymotion.com.

Dailymotion blogged video

Fiji: Bayside Resort on Waiai island in the Yasawas Peninsula

2006-03-15T18:16:00.000-08:00
Another video from this family's around the world trip. They really did a great job with the video and commentary, its really very useful information. Content provided by http://www.rfleming.net

Australia - Fraser Island

2006-03-11T09:35:00.000-08:00
Fraser island is stunning. It's the largest sand island in the world. You rent a 4WD and drive it to wherever you feel like camping. The beach is considered the highway. There are a number of lakes on the island each with their own individual character - from lakes stained red with tannin to others with pure white sand and crystal clear water. Swimming in these lakes is a memorable experience.

Content provided by www.rfleming.net

Australia - Sydney - Manly Aquarium Shark Dive

2006-03-11T09:23:00.000-08:00
This is what to expect if you go for a Shark Dive at Manly Aquarium in Sydney.
Content provided by http://www.oceanworld.com.au

Hawaii - Kauai - Napali Cliffs

2006-03-11T09:20:00.000-08:00
The Napali cliffs are some of the most dramatic coastal cliffs in the world. Often refered to as the "spires" or "folding cliffs", the Napali cliffs are world famous. The Napali Coastline has been featured in many films such as King Kong, South Pacific, and many more. Content provided by http://www.previewhawaii.com

Hawaii - Big Island - Exploding Volcanoes

2006-03-11T09:12:00.000-08:00
Stunning Exploding Volcano Video on the Big Island Of Hawaii. The volcanos on the Big Island of Hawaii are active and always changing. Hawaii is growing as the Kilauea Volcano flows out ot the ocean sending huge plumes of dangerous gas into the air. To see the volcanos in Hawaii erupt is a sight to behold. Take a look at Preview Hawaii for more videos on Hawaii.Content provided by http://previewhawaii.com

Hawaii - Kauai - Humpback Whales

2006-03-11T09:08:00.001-08:00
This incredible shot of a humpback Whale off the coast of Kauai in Hawaii was caught on video applauding a new wedding couple. In fact their where two whales slapping their tails on the water. the humpback whales come every ear to Hawaii to have their young. sometimes you can see them on a Hawaii boat trip or a hawaii snorkel session. Content provided by http://www.previewhawaii.com.

Florida - Miami - South Beach

2006-03-06T20:45:00.000-08:00
A basic 360 degree view of South Beach.

Unknown - Shamu Takes Out Kayak

2006-03-03T06:58:00.000-08:00
For all of you weekend kayakers out there, be careful when you're kayaking around Orca Whales! Content hosted by YouTube.

Australia - Sydney, Melbourne, and ?

2006-03-01T20:41:00.000-08:00
This is a nicely done video of a roadtrip through Sydney, Melbourne, and other places in Australia. Content hosted by putfile.com .

British Columbia - Baldface Lodge

2006-02-25T09:44:00.000-08:00
"Gourmet skiing at its finest"

Baldface is an exclusive snowcat skiing and snowboarding lodge where wilderness dreams come true. Escorted by certified guides, guests experience untracked bowls, peaks, and trees in an area that receives an average seasonal snowfall of 42 feet!

Skiers and snowboarders can expect up to 18,000 vertical feet of deep powder turns each day, with the final run leading to the cozy high-alpine timber frame lodge. Situated at 6,750 feet above sea level, the lodge offers gourmet food, spectacular views, outdoor hot tubs, plush leather furniture, a cozy wood stove, massage therapy, goose down duvets, and plenty of space to stretch out and relax in after a day on the slopes. Video provided by: www.vimeo.com .

Italy - The leaning tower of Pisa

2006-02-25T09:16:00.000-08:00
Pisa is one of most beautiful Tuscan towns, famous worldwide for its leaning tower. But Pisa has many jewels, for example one can enjoy the beautiful vista of the banks of the river Arno, an ancient market located in the heart of the town (Piazza delle Vettovaglie), the famous Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) with the Duomo (The Cathedral), the Battistero (The Baptistery) and the Torre di Pisa (The Tower of Pisa). Finaly the “Normale” University, where Galileo Galilei was a professor of mathematics during the sixteenth century. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy, modern physics and modern science.”

Content provided by http://tuscany.podtravels.tv/ .

Japan - Capsule Hotel

2006-02-25T07:45:00.000-08:00
Dont stay here if you're claustrophobic. I didnt think places like this were for real, but i guess i was wrong. $23/night isn't bad though.

Canada - Quebec - ice hotel

2006-02-25T07:33:00.000-08:00
A quick look at the ice hotel in Quebec.

Australia - Sydney - Bondi Beach

2006-02-25T07:26:00.000-08:00
A travel video that shows Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. The current was strong so lifeguards were asking people to come out of the water, but this video still gives you a good idea of what to expect at the beach.

California - San Diego - Hotel Coronado

2006-02-25T06:47:00.000-08:00
The Coronado in San Diego is a very unique and exclusive hotel. I havent stayed there, but i've visited and it is very impressive. Content provided by: www.bestofcaliforniatv.com

Italy - Torino

2006-02-25T06:17:00.000-08:00
The city of Torino looks beautiful. Here's a nice slideshow overview of the city. Content provided by www.torino2006.org .

Laos

2006-02-23T10:22:00.000-08:00
I can't say enough good things about how well these guys documented their trip. Be sure to check out their website which documents their amazing travels. Content provided by: http://kauratravels.blogspot.com/(Click on the picture below to go to the video)

California: Half Moon Bay - Maverick's Surf Contest

2006-02-10T11:54:00.000-08:00

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Microsoft is entering the travel video arena

2006-02-10T11:16:00.000-08:00
Looks like Microsoft has big plans to integrate community generated travel video into its site, maybe they'll take on TripVlogs as a partner :).

"We'll announce a new travel section where we go from what has been essentially a booking page to something more expansive with research and lots of user-generated content throughout the network," he said. "Later on we will expand it to offer the ability to upload photos to our user base and more video content, including user-created video," he said.

Link: Nicol to 'bring out the soul' of MSN .

Thailand - Koh Samui - Chaweng Beach

2006-02-09T15:08:00.000-08:00
Koh Samui is beautiful. Getting to Thailand is a long plane trip, but totally worth it. Bungaloes 10 feet from Chaweng beach can be had for $40-$50 a night and the beach is beautiful. I flew into Bangkok for two days and then bought a ticket at the airport to Koh Samui for something like $80 each way, no reservation required. When I got to the airport for departure there were booths with brochures for each bungalow and we had them make a reservation for us. We also took a tour around the island that included a ride on an elephant and a coconut retrieving monkey. This place is a great bang for the buck. Note: Video content provided by www.insideguide.tv

Cambodia - Angkor Wat

2006-02-08T21:25:00.000-08:00
Simply Awesome! And be sure to check out their website which documents their amazing travels.

Angkor Wat, the jewel of Cambodia, and a source of pride and inspiration for the Cambodian people was worth all the hellacious bus rides and poverty and hardship we were witness to while there. No photos can do justice to this series of temples which make up the world's largest religous monument. Cambodia was an excercise in opposites you cannot have one without the other.
Content provided by: http://kauratravels.blogspot.com/

Utah - Bryce Canyon

2006-02-08T20:56:00.000-08:00
A nice montage from Bryce Canyon. Content provided by YouTube.

Argentina - El Calafate - Glacier Avalanche

2006-02-08T20:51:00.000-08:00
Interesting video of a Glacier collapsing in El Calafate, Argentina. The glacier itself is stunning. Video content provided by YouTube.

Florida - Crystal River - Snorkeling with Manatee

2006-02-08T20:21:00.000-08:00
One of the only places it is legal to interact with manatees is Crystal River. Even here, you must remain on the surface, not chase the manatee and only touch with one hand. Content provided by YouTube.

Costa Rica - Playa Copal

2006-02-08T20:18:00.000-08:00
Looks a bit choppy, but definitely nice for windsports.

Egypt - The Pyramids

2006-02-08T20:14:00.000-08:00
The pyramids are definitely on my short list of places to visit soon. Content by YouTube.

Puerto Rico - Old San Juan

2006-02-08T20:01:00.000-08:00
A very nicely done video slideshow overviewing Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Content provided by YouTube.

France - Paris - The Eiffel Tower at Night

2006-02-08T19:54:00.000-08:00
If you havent seen the Eiffel Tower then run to your nearest airport and go see it...now. It is simply an amazing structure. Be warned that ticket lines can be long so try to go at off times. Content provided by YouTube.

Peru - Machu Picchu

2006-02-08T19:48:00.000-08:00
A glimpse into what its like to sit atop of Machu Picchu.

The ruins of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911 by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham, are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in the world. While the Inca people certainly used the Andean mountain top (9060 feet elevation), erecting many hundreds of stone structures from the early 1400's, legends and myths indicate that Machu Picchu (meaning 'Old Peak' in the Quechua language) was revered as a sacred place from a far earlier time. - http://www.sacredsites.com/americas/peru/machu_picchu.html

Seattle, Washington - Alki Beach

2006-02-08T14:22:00.000-08:00
This is a clip of the sunset viewed from Alki Beach in Seattle on April 19th, 2005. Content provided by Youtube.

Tibet: Rongbuk Guesthouse (Mt. Everest)

2006-02-07T15:16:00.000-08:00
Have you ever wanted to see Mt. Everest? Here's a great tripvlog with commentary outlining a nearby monastery guesthouse with an amazing view of the mountain. Content provided by: travelvlog.blogspot.com

Recommend a useful Trip Video!

2006-02-06T20:56:00.000-08:00
If you've seen a useful travel video that you'd like to share post a link to it here in the comments section. If I use your suggestion, I will be sure to properly credit your site in the post and link back to it.

Fruita, Colorado - Mountain Biking the Bookcliffs Trails (Road 18)

2006-02-06T20:22:00.000-08:00
This video is an awesome glimpse into the mountain bike trails at Fruita, Colorado.

Provided by ogrehut.net:

One of the fastest growing mountain biking Mecca's in the US, Fruita offers some incredible mountain biking. This video features the bookcliff Trails which I call the trails most likely to be confused for a roller coaster. Pictures and trail descriptions of these trails and others in this area available at: http://www.ogrehut.net/trails.php/OutOfState

Tortola: Bomba Shack (full moon party)

2006-02-05T09:26:00.000-08:00
A glimpse into the Bomba Shack on Tortola. This is truly one of the craziest parties that I have ever experienced, not a place to take the kids. However, this is the BVI's so everything that happens there is legal. Essentially the Bomba Shack is just that - a shack that looks like it is barely standing but has many rooms and is decorated with pictures of Bomba and random tourists, and writings that people have made on the walls. The full moon party actual takes place in a field across from the shack, there is live music, a bar, food vendors, and of course the tea serving area. Sebastians hotel is about 50 yards down the street from the party, so its a great place to stay when attending the party.

Aruba - Grand Beach Hotel

2006-02-04T12:39:00.000-08:00
Aruba Grand Hotel Beach video. Note* Content provided by 3rd party.

Anguilla - Hotel Cap Jaluca

2006-02-04T12:13:00.000-08:00
This is a professionally produced video, but it is quite informative.
Content provided by: www.besthotelsresorts.com

Hawaii: Kuaia Marriott

2006-02-04T11:38:00.000-08:00
Check out the beautiful Pool and Ocean view from the hotel room in Marriott Kuaui. Content provided by http://green410.blogspot.com .

St. Martin - Belair Beach Resort

2006-02-04T11:31:00.000-08:00
360 degree video of the Belair Beach resort in St. Martin.
(Note* 3rd Party Content)

Diving in the Galapagos

2006-02-04T11:04:00.000-08:00
Diving in the Galapagos is simply phenomenal. Check out this video to see what to expect.
Note* Video Content provided by a third party.

Tortola BVI - Sebastians Hotel Overview

2006-02-02T15:13:00.000-08:00
A brief overview of Sebastians Hotel and its beach and restaurant area. The people working at Sebastians are not so nice, but the food is good and it is right on the beach.

St. Thomas - Sapphire Beach Resort Beach Area

2006-02-02T15:09:00.001-08:00
A 360 degree view and some commentary regarding the Sapphire Beach Resort on St. Thomas in the U.S Virgin Islands.

St. John Sugar Mill Ruins

2006-02-02T15:08:00.000-08:00
The Sugar Mill Ruins are about a 2.7 mile hike from the main road. Besides the ruins there is alsoa really great beach, just remember to turn to your right at a not-so-clearly marked sign and hike about a quarter mile to it. I saw a number of interesting fish and a 4 foot sting ray jumping out of the water.

St. Thomas Maegans Bay Beach - 360 degree view

2006-02-02T15:04:00.000-08:00
A short video shot in January 2006 that gives you a good idea what to expect from the beach at Maegans Bay in St. Thomas. This beach is the nicest on the island, is not wavy, and has fine powder sand. You will rarely step on a rock here. The beach is also great for bbq's, there is also a decent little food stand, and you can easily hang out there for an entire day on your trip.

St. Thomas Bunker Hill Pool Area - Held at Gunpoint!!

2006-01-31T08:09:00.000-08:00
This is a trip vlog from Bunker Hill Hotel in St. Thomas. While we were staying here we were held at gunpoint at 3am inside of the hotel near the pool. We were lucky we didnt get killed. For a more descriptive and humorous commentary please read the entry below the video.

Hey all,

I'm not usually one to publish this kind of personal story but I thought I'd try for a Joe Kelly-caliber urban legend and, of course, the potential for future infamy and a spot on the Norton Antivirus top-10 most-caught spams list.

I don't really fancy myself the type that attracts trouble but suffice to say that five tall white guys in St. Thomas are generally perceived as the "Carnival Cruiseline crowd" and seemingly regarded with disdain (probably rightfully so). Oh, if only we deserved such stature. In fact, we were simply five b-school buddies out for a budget trip to the beach between semesters.

Having now been there it would seem that St. Thomas has two types of accommodations - "shady" and "resort". The former is recognizable by the great distance between its front door and the sea, and the latter is recognizable by ... well I couldn't say. There were gates in between.

The afore-mentioned armed robbery occurred within hours of our arrival to the island but not before we'd run up a $300 bartab and witnessed a barfight whereby Joe (a 20-yo local) laid-out Kevin (a 37-yo tourist from the US) on the floor by means of a beer bottle across the head. Note that I was playing pool with these two clowns not 30 minutes before this occurred.

The $300 bartab was courtesy of our cute waitress, "Kashmir" (named after the place and not the Zeppelin tune, to my dismay), who feigned interest in the company of the five of us (for shame!) and proceeded to feed us overpriced shots called, conveniently, "Kashmir shots". In our defense, said imbibements were welcomed after American Airlines cancelled our nearly empty direct flight from JFK to the VI in lieu of a much less direct one. "Mechanical failure" may or may not be the fault of the airline but certainly flat-out-lying should count.

Don't ask me why -- perhaps out of pity for our hotel owner -- I will refrain from mentioning the name of our hotel. If you really want to know, one or more of my travel companions has made clear that they intend to post the story on the popular travel website from which they booked the accommodations.

Anywho, returning to the hotel around 3am, we decided to go for a dip in the pool. Two of my companions stripped down to their skivvies (this becomes humorous later - skip to the "police report" section) but I opted to walk upstairs first to grab my suit. I wasn't gone for five minutes only to return to a masked (with a garbage bag - hey, low-rent muggers have low-rent masks) gunman who has my two nearly-naked friends with their hands in the air. This I observed from the relative safety of the balcony one floor up ...

It was at this point that, without regard for my own life or safety, I proclaimed something profound and then proceeded to dive from the balcony above onto the assailant ... nope, nope, wait ... my memory is foggy but although similar, what I actually did was to run back into the room and dial 911. Of course this didn't work because the phone was inoperable (courtesy of our five-star accommodations).

For lack of what to do next, I intelligently returned to the pool and proceeded to inch - with back to the wall (I knew Bruce Willis movies were good for something) - back into view of the scene. Luckily for me, in the intervening two minutes, somehow my victimized friends (although they can't really piece this part together) determined that the gun was, in fact, fake.

What happened next is the best part (well, second best - after the naked police report). My friend Sean proceeded to chase down the fleeing gunman who had since made off with two wallets - one of which was still contained in the pocket of his pants. Motivated primarily by the burning desire not to have to call Visa or the DMV, Sean proclaimed something along the lines of "Damned if that guy is going to ruin my vacation", jumped about 15 feet from where he was and proceeded to chase, tackle and recover all of the goods (although the gunman escaped). Meanwhile, our 5th musketeer had managed to reach the local fez via his cell phone who, to their credit, arrived in moments.

I think Nat had the best line of the night which was simply "Of course not.", spoken dripping wet at 4am, wearing nothing but his underwear to the policewoman who enquired, "Are you drunk?".

All's well that ends well they say. We were cordially offered a free night at our hotel which, yes, we remained at for two more nights before moving onto Tortola and then St. John. What can I say? The "laziness" mechanism is apparently far more powerful than the "flight" mechanism if not quite as powerful as the "fight" mechanism.

( much thanks to my buddy Hock for putting this story together and allowing me to publish it - i guess screen writing classes are good for something )

Jamaica - Sandals Whitehouse Overview

2006-01-28T14:27:00.000-08:00
An overview of Sandals Whitehouse starting at the front entrance.

Jamaica - Sandals Whitehouse Beach Area

2006-01-28T14:26:00.001-08:00
This vlog from the beach at Sandals Whitehouse shows the water activities area of the beach and provides a description of what you can expect to find at the resort beach.

Jamaica - Sandals Whitehouse Day Trip

2006-01-28T14:26:00.000-08:00
This video is of a 5-hour trip we took from Sandals Whitehouse to the Black River and YS Falls in Jamaica. There are many day trips that can be arranged at the tour desk at Sandals Whitehouse, but this one was nice because it was only 1 hour of driving each way and only cost $63 per person.

Jamaica - Sandals Whitehouse Guest Room

2006-01-28T14:24:00.000-08:00
A vlog that shows the amenities of the standard hotel room at Sandals Whitehouse in Jamaica. For those of you interested in staying here this will give you a good idea of what to expect in the guest room.

The goal

2006-01-28T14:19:00.000-08:00
The goal of tripvlogs is to provide a place to share trip related video with the world. If you want to add your video to the vlog let me know and i'll add it for you!