How to check which maps are installed on your Garmin

Installing a new map onto your Garmin Nuvi is a simple process, you can see our instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users on our website.  Once your new map is installed, you will want to make sure everything transferred correctly and you'll be ready to travel with confidence on your trip.  In this video we show you how to check that the map is installed correctly on your Garmin.

We will be posting additional instructional videos to our website and blog soon.  Travel Well!

Explore Saint Martin with a GPS Map

Historically split between French and Dutch explorers and settlers, Saint Martin has become a favorite destination in the Caribbean for water and land sports.  With its mild climate and consistent trade winds sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and deep sea fishing are some of the best marine activities to participate in.  Shopping and restaurants have grown in support of the marine activities and is now some of the best in the region. Getting to those activities has never been easier with the updated GPS map offered by GPSTravelMaps.com.

The most recent update adds 292 new points of interest to the map database providing you with the confidence to locate your hotel or even that small boutique shop you heard about while at dinner the night before.  Wanting to get to the beach without delay of trying to navigate unfamiliar island roads? The map will provide you with voice guided navigation in the quickest route to your destination.

Needing to relax a little after snorkling, golf or cycling in Saint Martin?  Spa treatments can be enjoyed at the Mercure Hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel and Le Domaine Hotel.

Below are various examples of the fantastic detail provided to you in this GPS map.

Accurate road navigation in Sint Maarten

Driving in Saint Martin with a Nuvi

Complete hotel listings in your GPS

Arrive without delay!

GPSTravelMaps Store Safe from Heartbleed SSL Bug

The internet has been busy this week with the discovery of a wide-ranging security bug called 'Heartbleed'.  First reported by Codenomicon and a Google Security analyst, the bug allows for sensitive information such as passwords, payment methods and other items to be exposed and retrieved from websites using OpenSSL 1.0.1 through 1.0.1f.  The Hearthbleed website contains detailed information on the problem and how to solve it.

GPSTravelMaps does not rely on OpenSSL for our security protocols with our customers.  We use industry standard, third party security systems and ecommerce systems provided by Volusion that have been safe from the Heartbleed bug because we and they have do not use OpenSSL.  This means that our customer information has been safe and continues to be safe in our store.

We thank you for trusting GPSTravelMaps.com over the years in both your map and ecommerce usage.

Best Caribbean Travel Destinations for Foodies

Where to Vacation for Great Food?

Some of the fine cuisine you'll find on Bonaire.
Photo from www.caribjournal.com

Caribbean Journal has published a list of "The Caribbean’s Best Destinations For Foodies – 2014." Most of the selections weren't surprising. Eat jerk in Jamaica, seafood in Barbados and Trinidad, and French cuisine in places like St. Martin, Martinique, and Guadeloupe. The really interesting selection though, was little Bonaire. We love Bonaire for it's great diving, windsurfing, and natural beauty, we just didn't realize what a culinary melting pot it is!

According to Caribbean Journal, "it’s also home to our number one restaurant in the Caribbean for 2013, At Sea, and a remarkable diversity of cuisines, tapping into its cultural variety. Side by side, you’ll find authentic Peruvian ceviche, classic Mediterranean bouillabaise, Dutch french fries and Stoba stew, to name just a few."

Where else in the world can you find such a great variety of cuisines AND great natural beauty AND outdoor activities. Well, we could come up with a few places, but right now Bonaire is at the top of the list!

Another screen capture from our Bonaire map.

Screen capture from our Bonaire map.

 

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5 Amazing Reasons to Visit Belize this Spring

Belize is a culturally amazing and naturally beautiful country. It is doubly distinguished as the only Central American country to have English as the official language and to be without a Pacific coastline. The nation further prides itself on being Mother Nature's Best Kept Secret. Although natural beauty alone is enough to attract most of us, here are a 5 amazing things about Belize that will get you to start making travel plans #iwannago: 

1. Food Festivals
   The first weekend in May features the annual Cashew Festival held at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy roasted cashews, cashew wine, jam, cake, and other delights.

   

   Celebration at the San Pedro Lobster Festival.

   The Toledo Cacao Festival allows you to sample some of the highest quality cacao beans and chocolate in the world. This three day event in late May will show you why Belizean chocolate is gaining worldwide recognition.
   Three lobster festivals mark the transition from spring to summer and combine a variety of lobster dishes with music and dancing. The San Pedro Lobster Festival kicks off the fun, followed by Festivals in Placencia and Caye Caulker.                                                            
2. Kayaking  

   

   A scene from the 2007 Abergris Caye
   Belize Lagoon Reef Eco-Challenge

   Belize boasts fantastic sea kayaking opportunities due to the protection of a barrier reef. Atoll lagoons are also popular and safe kayaking locations. Coastal exploring will reveal the adventure of cave kayaking among the many coastal limestone formations. 
   For the more competitive, Belize hosts multiple Eco-Challenge kayak races to promote awareness and protection of it's natural beauty. Two of the most popular are the San Pedro Lagoon-Reef Eco-Challenge in early April, and the Ambergris Caye Belize Lagoon Reef Eco-Challenge in June.                                    
3. Diving

   

   Dive the Great Blue Hole.

   Join the likes of Jacques Cousteau by diving Belize's famous Great Blue Hole. This submarine sinkhole was ranked #1 on the Discovery Channel's “10 Most Amazing Places on Earth” in 2012. The Great Blue Hole is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   The entire spring season is great for diving with Whale Sharks near Gladden Spit. This area is a spawning site for a wide variety of fish species, drawing in the Whale Sharks, and curious divers. Diving must be done in an organized group setting for safety, but doesn't limit the adventure.                                                                                                           
4. Caving

   

   One of thousands of available caves.

   Belize's amazing Karst topography, made possible by it's extensive limestone deposits, will amaze even the most Speluncaphobic. The natural formations provide amazing scenes of stalactite and stalagmite formations and underground waterfalls. Literally thousands of caves dot the landscape providing enjoyment for all levels of cave enthusiasts. Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave (Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre) is ranked #1 on National Geographic's “Top 10 Sacred Caves” and has been featured on Ghost Hunter's International due to it's Mayan archaeological remains, including ceramics, skeletons, and stoneware.                                                                                                                                   
5. History
   Belize has some amazing Mayan ruins, two of the most fascinating being Xunantunich and

   

   Xunantunich

   Caracol. Xunantunich, or the “Stone Woman,” was an important ceremonial center, while Caracol was one of the most important political centers of the Mayan Classic Period. In it's heydey, it was larger and more populous than present-day Belize City.
   Also, visit Lamanai, a partially jungle-covered ruin, currently being excavated by archaeologists. This site was still occupied by Mayans when the Spanish arrived, and consequently is one of only a few sites to retain it's original name.
   You may also visit the annual Archaeology Symposium, July 1^st through 4^th. For about $10 a day, you can attend symposiums on either of this years themes: Ancient Maya Domestic Economy: Subsistence, Commerce, and Industry, or Archaeology in Belize: Research, Investigations, Results.

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Don't forget to pick up your map of Belize before you go: http://www.gpstravelmaps.com/gps-maps/central-america/belize.php. This excellent map features hundreds of kilometers of roads, waterways, national parks, Mayan ruins, and other points of interest. Travel like a local with your GPS!

Belize Map

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GPS Map of Anguilla, explore the Caribbean!

GPSTravelMaps.com has updated the most comprehensive map of Anguilla with even more hotels and restaurants.  Anguilla, small in size, is quickly becoming a favorite destination for those travelers looking to find pristine beaches and waters while avoiding the crowds of destinations such as Punta Cana and Jamaica.  The Anguilla Tourist Board writes that Anguilla is "embraced by unrivaled white beaches and breathtaking turquoise seas, Anguilla is casual and easy, a unique blend of high style and low-key elegance, and the best of the good life set to a slow and casual island tempo."

Now you can navigate with ease and confidence throughout Anguilla with your Garmin.

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Below are various images of the Anguila GPS Map in Garmin Basecamp and a Garmin Nuvi.

Accurate road navigation in Anguilla

Comprehensive Points of Interest

Detailed Points of Interest

Clear navigation throughout Anguilla

Road names included (where available)

Places you want to go to in Anguilla

GPS guidance with confidence

Complete island coverage in Anguilla

Restaurants and Cafes in Anguilla

Roan names and accurate streets

Resort and Hotel Map of Anguilla

A warm and welcoming island destination tucked away in the  northern Caribbean.  Embraced by unrivaled white beaches and breathtaking turquoise seas, Anguilla is casual and easy, a unique blend of high style and low-key elegance, and the best of the good life set to a slow and casual island tempo.  Anguilla is an experience that captivates our visitors and creates friendships and memories that last a lifetime. - See more at: http://ivisitanguilla.com/#sthash.p5NBJIxv.dpuf

A warm and welcoming island destination tucked away in the  northern Caribbean.  Embraced by unrivaled white beaches and breathtaking turquoise seas, Anguilla is casual and easy, a unique blend of high style and low-key elegance, and the best of the good life set to a slow and casual island tempo.  Anguilla is an experience that captivates our visitors and creates friendships and memories that last a lifetime. - See more at: http://ivisitanguilla.com/#sthash.p5NBJIxv.dpuf

A warm and welcoming island destination tucked away in the  northern Caribbean.  Embraced by unrivaled white beaches and breathtaking turquoise seas, Anguilla is casual and easy, a unique blend of high style and low-key elegance, and the best of the good life set to a slow and casual island tempo.  Anguilla is an experience that captivates our visitors and creates friendships and memories that last a lifetime. - See more at: http://ivisitanguilla.com/#sthash.p5NBJIxv.dpuf

A warm and welcoming island destination tucked away in the  northern Caribbean.  Embraced by unrivaled white beaches and breathtaking turquoise seas, Anguilla is casual and easy, a unique blend of high style and low-key elegance, and the best of the good life set to a slow and casual island tempo.  Anguilla is an experience that captivates our visitors and creates friendships and memories that last a lifetime. - See more at: http://ivisitanguilla.com/#sthash.p5NBJIxv.dpuf

Travel to Bermuda and explore it with your own GPS!

Bermuda, we know about the shorts, but did you know there is an accurate GPS map for the islands that allows you to explore while on your vacation?  The Bermuda map is compatible with all Garmin GPS units, particularly the Nuvi models although if you are on a scooter an etrex may be a better option.

With this map, you can easily navigation to all the best beaches including Horseshoe Bay, Warwick Long Bay, Chaplin Bay, Sea Glass Beach and Elbow Beach.  You can also navigate to the Bermuda Aquarium, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Masterworks Museum of Art, National Museum of Bermuda and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. 

You can see more images of the Bermuda GPS map below to learn more about the map details.

GPS Map in Garmin Basecamp software

Bermuda map in Garmin Nuvi

GPS Map in Garmin Basecamp software

Bermuda map in Garmin Nuvi

GPS Map in Garmin Basecamp software

Bermuda map in Garmin Nuvi

GPS Map in Garmin Basecamp software

Bermuda map in Garmin Nuvi

Virgin Island GPS Map for Car Rental

Driving in the Virgin Islands is a pleasant experience.  Unlike many other regions of the country, adherence to traffic courtesy on the islands it typically very good.  The British Virgin Islands do require a temporary drivers permit during your visit.  If you are driving in the US Virgin Islands, a drivers license that is honored in US territories will suffice for your travels.

The islands provide a multitude of activities to keep just about any traveler occupied.  TripAdvisor provides a respectable list of activities and places to see while visiting.

Visitors wishing to rent a vehicle have the option to rent from all the major car rental companies as well as a few smaller companies.  Most companies provide rental services such as car seats for children and GPS units.  Bringing your own car seats and GPS will save you both time and money!

GPSTravelMaps.com has updated their maps of the Virgin Islands with more than 100 new Points of Interest!  We provide users with accurate turn-by-turn GPS navigation for all the islands and can get you to your destination in a quick and efficient way while allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the islands.

Please see our images below and click on the purchase button to obtain this map for your Garmin.

Car navigation in the Virgin Islands

Comprehensive map details throughout the Virgin Islands

Many points of interest for you use within the map

Hotels, Restaurants, Fuel and more types of Garmin map POIs