18th November 2009
ideal golfing conditions every time. The temperature starts warm early in the morning and remians that way until late in the afteroon.
For a population of about 14 million living in a country roughly the size of Tennessee, golf remains largely an eliti...
12th November 2009
We are grateful for many things that the internet has brought to us - even breaking through the price barriers for buying glasses online.
One of our elder statesmen members of staff approached us recently to discuss how procedures were done differently...
11th November 2009
The colloquialism busman's holiday refers to an informal vacation during which one engages in activity that is similar to one's usual career or job.
We have our own busmand holiday by taking the opportunity in the fall to take the boat out and check t...
03rd November 2009
The simple answer is, visit an Optometrist (or as Optometrists used to be known, Ophthalmic Opticians). The question to be asked is - what are the symptoms that you may be experiencing that would make you visit the Optometrist to find out if you need gla...
28th October 2009
Sometimes it can be difficult to correctly interpret your glasses prescription so that you can transcribe it to buy glasses online.
It is not (necessarily) because they are trying to make it difficult for you to buy glasses online, it is usually becaus...
21st October 2009
Greatsailfishing hosts many anglers each year in Guatemala for billfish fishing
Over our eight years of experience, we have heard and seen most things,but one of the most often asked questions is "what should I pack to make my trip as comfortable as po...
14th October 2009
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Guatemala is well known for its prolific billfish fishery - but many other opportunities exist for sportfishing off the Pacific Coast of Guatemala.
In fact inshore fishing can be a perfect day that offers ...
13th October 2009
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The best Blue Marlin fishing tends to be in March/April and again in November/December
Of course there is variation around these generalities - recently the marlin bite seems to be only getting stronger an...
09th October 2009
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When buying glasses online, it is natural to wonder whether the end result will be perfect vision (or 20/20 vision. Just because the glasses are cheap (or inexpensive), does not mean that the optical quality ...
07th October 2009
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Long established as the premier destination for Sailfish, Guatemala is fast building a reputation also for Blue Marlin.
The same deep blue water that attracts and holds bait in vast quantities, also attrac...
05th October 2009
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Recent years have finally demonstrated some progress in policy in Central America towards fishing conservation. Certainly progress in Costa Rica can only benefit the fishing and sportfishing in Guatemala and ...
29th September 2009
One of the first and definitive moves that the authorities made in their policy towards sport fishing for billfish in Guatemala was the early adoption of circle hooks, and the banning of "J" type hooks for conventional fishing.
This was based on a subs...
25th September 2009
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Guatemala is often referred to as "The Land of Eternal Spring". Known for its temperate climate in the highlands and sub-tropical lowlands, it offers a range of micro-climates as you roam the country.
This...
23rd September 2009
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Guatemala is recognised as the home of the most prolific fishery for Sailfish in the world. Our boats regularly have over 50 shots per day in peak season, and you can anticipate 15-25 shots on a "regular" day...
22nd September 2009
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Our fishing year is almost like a fiscal year, with quarters that each has a distinct personality and challenges associated with them. Out first quarter which is from July until September is a time when we as...
