One of my favorite places to escape the challenges of the world, especially in the winter is Saona Island, a picture perfect island off the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic. It’s a lovely day trip for anyone vacationing in the…
Where is the Island of Carriacou and Why Should You Go
You may have never heard of the island of Carriacou. It’s one of the seven that make up the island nation of Grenada in the British West Indies, and it’s adorable. Fewer than 8,000 people live on Carriacou, including one…
ChiChi Dolls From Curaçao – Adorable Southern Caribbean Island Souvenirs
One of my favorite souvenirs from all of our travels is a Chichi Doll from Curaçao. In the Papiamento language spoken on the southern Caribbean island of Curaçao, the word “chichi” refers to a respected elder sister or female relative…
Exploring Carlisle Bay and the Under Water World Around Barbados
Barbados is the eastern most island in the Caribbean. It is so far east that technically it’s the Atlantic, which is why the waters surrounding Barbados are so interesting. The eastern shore is rugged and somewhat treacherous, having endured the…
What to See and Do and Love About Grenada, the Spice Island
Grenada crunches when you walk on it, kind of like when you walk on bubble wrap. Much of the island nation is covered in shells from nutmeg nuts that they crunch and pop when you walk. It’s just one of…
Where and What to Eat in the Cayman Islands
When looking for a good place to eat on Grand Cayman, we asked a local guy named Froggy for recommendations on the best restaurants. Really, who can resist a recommendation from a guy named Froggy. It’s gotta be good, right? …
What to do on Curaçao – Visit an Ostrich Farm of course
It was not what I expected to be doing while on vacation on the southern Caribbean island of Curaςao. I was determined not to scream and squeal like a fool, but I couldn’t help myself. A full grown ostrich was…