Mention a Caribbean vacation and visions of sun and sand, turquoise water, and relaxing in a hammock with a fruity drink come to mind.
But – what if your ideal trip to an island paradise includes more than lazy days on the beach?
What if you want to do things that have nothing to do with water or land sports?
What if you want to….explore? Read more
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
So you’re thinking about planning a vacation to a tropical Caribbean paradise, and everyone you know who has been to the Caribbean has all kinds of advice about what you should do.
But do you know what kinds of things you *shouldn’t* do?
Just as important as knowing what you should do, knowing what not to do is part of planning for a wonderful tropical vacation!
Here are 5 of my favorite “don’ts” when it comes to visiting the Caribbean. Read more
The holidays are over and a bright, shiny new year has begun. If you’re like many (or at least like me), this time of year my thoughts immediately turn to travel, because having something fun (and potentially warm) is the best way to get through the post-holiday letdown and those winter doldrums.
For many folks, a tropical island vacation means a vacation to the Hawaiian islands, and for good reason. With its one-of-a-kind culture, spectacular beaches, and endless room for adventure, to say nothing of the majestic waterfalls, volcanoes, and rugged mountain landscapes waiting to be explored – the appeal of a vacation to Hawaii is obvious.
Until they look at the flights.
When travelers realize that most flights from the west coast of the U.S. are at least 6 hours – along with the cost of that airfare – for many, that is the end of their dreams of a vacation in paradise.
But it’s not necessary to give up hope of enjoying a tropical vacation on a beautiful island. There are a number of Caribbean islands which match Hawaii in beauty (and some would say even better than what you can experience in the Hawaiian Islands). Best of all, you can generally fly to the Caribbean from the U.S. mainland within a few hours, so you can enjoy that exotic experience without flying halfway around the world. (And the airfare is a lot less expensive too!) Read more