The House of YAD

What Do Eddie, John, Whoopi and Robin All Have in Common?
Besides being among the most brilliant comedians of our time, these four clowns all wind down at Trident Castle in Jamaica.



Erected 15 years ago, Trident Castle is located on Peg's Point just east of Jamaica's Port Antonio. This grandiose grey stone is, herself a rising star. Even before completion, this Castle was cast in a role for a Twentieth Century Fox action movie starring William Conrad and Eddie Albert. The movie spawned the legend that surrounds Trident Castle as an indestructible property. The film's script called for the structure to be seemingly hit by a hurricane with forty-foot tidal waves, to be blown up in front of hundreds of witnesses and to be struck by lightning. Hollywood magic left Trident as beautiful as you see it today but the rumors resulting from the production allowed for mystery to accentuate its charm.

The beauty of Trident Castle was commissioned from Italian sculptor Georgio Ferrari. Its design is a reflection of Jamaica's history and the enchanting natural beauty distinct to the island.

The main hall is a tribute to Jamaica's British influence. Modeled after Clandon Park, its epic 47-foot ceiling and black-and-white checkerboard floor is lit by wrought-iron torches.

The walls and ceilings of the main dinning room are embellished with white plaster friezes of birds, fruits and flowers native to Jamaica. The room is centered by a huge mahogany dining table and an enormous crystal chandelier, the definition of Jamaica's traditional interior design.

This is merely a peek at the beauty and mystery of Trident Castle. The true regal grandeur that attracted Eddie, John, Whoopi and Robin can only be understood through our picture gallery.

       Source: www.caribbeanway.com

Bienvenue to The French West Indies

The French West Indies is an excellent travel destination. You can walk in pristine rain forests, climb active volcanoes, and swim in underwater national parks. You can stay in world class hotels and dine in world class restaurants. We provide sufficient information for persons to plan their visit entirely on their own. Our information provides greater depth and breadth than possible in travel brochures and Caribbean travel guides. You have easy access to travel information without the time constraints of a busy travel professional and without pressure to buy into package tours. The General Information section contains information on entry requirements, driving, rum distilleries, and more.

If you have been to the French West Indies recently and wish to share your experiences, post to The Civilized Explorer Travel Log. People can read your report and ask questions.

For more info log on to http://www.orrin.org/carib or http://www.cieux.com/gdlp.html

Guadeloupe - The Civilized Island

Civilized explorers spend their days trekking through the tropical rain forests of Guadeloupe and their nights enjoying the culture and cuisine of France.

Your time on Guadeloupe is more than a vacation - It's Civilized Exploration. Guadeloupe is a Caribbean island with tropical rain forests and a volcano, and Guadeloupe is also a departement of France with the language, culture, and cuisine of the continent. You can explore to your heart's content without fear of bringing the ills of the Twentieth Century to the residents of Guadeloupe. On the contrary - the Creole culture will work its magic on you .

So spend your days as a Civilized Explorer sweating on the trails in the rain forest, cooling off in the natural pool below a waterfall, and climbing a volcano with steaming fumeroles. Learn about epiphytes. Photograph wild orchids. Wait under the lush foliage for a heavy rain to pass over. Sail to a small, uninhabited island and snorkel a reef.

Source: Orrin's Caribbean Index

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