National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
The Smithsonian‘s National Air and Space Museum is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is L’Enfant…
Three Days from St. Thomas to Fort Lauderdale
After a brief morning hike on St. John, my cruise companions and I reboarded the ferry for another quick trip on the…
U.S. Virgin Islands National Park on St. John
It’s always a treat to explore a new National Park, and to fit some hiking into an otherwise pretty indulgent trip —…
A Day on Saint Kitts
The bus rolled higher and higher on the left side of the narrow hilly road. The blue Caribbean Sea sparkled below. This…
A Day at Martinique
The deadliest volcano eruptions in Caribbean history began in the spring of 1902. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here….
A Day in Bridgetown, Barbados
You don’t often see green monkeys. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. The unusual species first travelled to Barbados…
A Day at Saint Lucia
The breeze blew through my hair as I sipped rum punch at the stern of the small cabin cruiser zipping across the…
Rhum Tasting in Sint Maarten
I wasn’t expecting to see RMS Queen Mary 2 slipped several yards from my stateroom balcony, but she was a welcome sight. …
Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam
Imagine: You’re standing on deck, sipping wine, with the cool breeze blowing across your face. You’re passing by majestic mountains, watching graceful…
Set Sail in Style, on a Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale
There’s nothing quite like that moment when your cruise ship begins her voyage — and your vacation. Her horn blares. Slowly she…
5 Hotels near the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
The Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., hosts nearly 400 species of animals, including big cats, Andean bears, and of course…
Day Trips from Las Vegas
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but you don’t have to. When you’re ready for a break from (over-)indulging in the…