Happy New Year! It’s Time to Book Your 2023 Vacation!

Welcome 2023! If you’re like many folks, as you put away those holiday decorations, thoughts of travel this year may be dancing in your heads. And you’ll have lots of company, as the weeks following the holiday season are typically when the vast majority of people plan their vacations for the year, and as travel continues its tremendous post-pandemic rebound, this year will likely be no different.

Which brings me to the topic for today. One of the most frequent travel questions that I get – especially at the beginning of a new year – is “when is the best time to book”?  Read more

Cruising Destinations That are NOT the Caribbean

One of the things that keeps frequent cruisers coming back again and again, is the incredible variety of destinations that can be visited on a cruise. And while for many, their first cruise is to the sunny and warm tropical islands of the Caribbean, the fact is that there is – literally – an entire world of amazing places that not only *can* be explored on a cruise but may actually be *best* explored on a cruise. Let’s take a look at a few of them today. Read more

What We Loved About Barbados

As I mentioned last week, my husband and I had the chance to travel to Barbados to celebrate our anniversary. We are back now (sadly!) but we came home with many wonderful memories of our stay at Sandals Royal Barbados. We loved every minute of our visit there last week, and rather than tell you about it, I thought it would be more fun to show you some of what made our visit so special and memorable. Read more

St. Lucia – 5 Things That Make It Special

Gros Piton and Petit Piton in St. Lucia – what an incredible site!

There’s no question that a vacation on one of the beautiful Caribbean islands is what many folks dream of for a winter/spring getaway. Who wouldn’t love the chance to escape the cold, ice, and snow, and enjoy some time enjoying the sun, sand, and surf?

One of the most-visited islands of the Caribbean is St. Lucia, and today we are going to explore what makes this island paradise just so special. Read more