Teach Middle East Magazine May-June 2016 Issue 5 Volume 3 | Page 52

Travel Snapshot TRAVEL SNAPSHOTS RECAP WHAT A YEAR! Summer is here! We have done a flashback of some of the great places that have been featured in Travel Snapshots over this school year. Check out these cool places to visit, and quick tips to help you along the way. Have a great summer! The Bob Marley Museum Talent abounds in the Jamaican people, with the Honourable Robert ‘Bob’ Nesta Marley being among the best known worldwide. The Bob Marley Museum is Marley's home and is dedicated to the life and music of the reggae icon. Tours are available. (Photo credit – Jamaica Tourist Board) The Bay of Islands The Bay of Islands is located in North Island, New Zealand, and encompasses 144 islands between Cape Brett and the Purerua Peninsula. These islands offer a variety of attractions and opportunities to enjoy an abundance of maritime activities and to interact with wildlife. Tip: Tour operators in the region offer excellent trips by sea or air. Other options to travel to different islands include ferry, cruises, yacht charters and sea kayak rentals. (Photo credit – Leeann Shay) Tapas en Palma de Mallorca On a quick stop during a Mediterranean Cruise, educator, Richie Chin, sampled this delectable Spanish dish at one of the many tapas bars located in Palma de Mallorca and gave it rave reviews. Tip: These are usually snacks that can be served cold or hot and can be combined to create a full, sophisticated meal. To sample a traditional take on tapas, speak to the locals and see where they go to eat! (Photo credit – Richie Chin)