Top Things To Do in Bridgetown Barbados
It’s often hard to choose a place to go on holiday and then there’s the task of actually planning your supposedly ‘relaxing’ time away with things to do and see. If your destination is Barbados, we have great advice on what to do and how...
Essential Tips For Driving in St. Lucia
5 Must-Know Tips for Driving in St Lucia St Lucia is a beautiful Caribbean island and one well worth exploring. It may be small at just 617 square kilometres but great things come in small packages. The islands rocky mainland is covered with lush green rainforest...
5 Top Family-Friendly Hotels in Cancun
When you finally manage to get the whole family out for a holiday in Cancun, the last thing you need is to carry on babysitting, cooking, and cleaning – you should be relaxing! You can avoid this palaver by opting for an all-inclusive resort that...
Cruising Into The Future – Where Cruising is Headed in 2013 and Beyond
Lind and I have just returned from attending Cruise Shipping Miami, a global cruise conference that brings together the world's major cruise lines, destination representatives and ship building suppliers - quite a heady experience! For three days we attended seminars, chatted with cruise line CEOs...
Antigua – Where Rockstars Go To Vacation
Antigua, the Rockstar’s Caribbean Retreat What is it that attracts the rockstar element to the island of Antingua? Whether you’re a guitar god, an ex-Beatle, or even the founder of the Virgin Group, chances are you’ve spent a considerable amount of time on Antigua and its...
Super Bahamas Vacation Deal – Old Bahama Bay Reduces Prices and Offers 3rd Night For Free
Don't put away the bikini and suntan lotion just yet! One of my favorite spots for romance on the beach, Old Bahama Bay on Grand Bahama Island, has a very temping fall travel promotion. From now through the end of October, this elegant intimate resort has...
Delicious Bob Marley Cocktail – We’re Ready For Summer Now!
You can't get a more inviting and refreshing cocktail than the famous Bob Marley Cocktail served at Secret's Resorts in Jamaica. Speaking from first-hand experience, they are worth traveling for! But...
San Andrés Island – Undiscovered Gem of the Caribbean
The Caribbean is a much-travelled region and for some it might seem that it’s too touristy and overcrowded. But there are still some gems to be discovered. One of the pearls in the Caribbean Sea is San Andrés. The archipelago, consisting of the islands San Andrés,...
Tours Inspired By Your Favorite TV Shows
Have you ever watched an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and wished you were sitting in that red Camaro riding along with Guy Fieri, nibbling and chatting your way down the road? Or perhaps you've watched a PBS special and fantasized about exploring a...
Esmeralda Resort St. Martin – A Tranquil Beachside Retreat
Here it is a few weeks since our stay at The Esmeralda Resort on the French-side of St. Martin, and I'm still feeling it's relaxed vibe. This hotel is a fantastic choice for folks who want to slip away for a peaceful vacation that's...
Sonesta St. Maarten Hotels – A Room For Every Taste and Budget
I'm just back from a great trip to St. Maarten where I experienced BOTH of the popular Sonesta Hotels; the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and the Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort. (Both on Dutch side). The Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino is conveniently...
Star Clipper Cruise Review – Antigua and St. Barts
As we pull close to Antigua, here finally are the aquamarine waters that I associate with Caribbean waters. We're supposed to be docking in the port of Falmouth, known for the multimillion dollar yachts anchored in the gorgeous bay, but the swell is too high and...
Star Clipper Review – Ports of Nevis & Dominica
Anchored off Charlestown early on Sunday morning, we were thrilled to see Nevis' peak was in full view and not wreathed in clouds as is so often the case. Phillip, our cruise director, cautioned that Nevis is a sleepy little community on an average...
Sailing Through The Caribbean – Star Clipper Trip Report
Last winter Clint and I were gazing out to sea at sunset from a funky beach bar on St. Kitts. Off in the distance was the most beautiful sailing ship gliding majestically through the bay with soft sunlight reflecting off its billowing sails. Right...
Isabel’s Culinary Adventures in Aruba
Our destination in Aruba is Caribbean Palm Resort. Because the island does not list street names, it takes us awhile to locate the resort. We are not disappointed. A tropical haven with palm trees and two swimming pools (one perfect for laps),an...