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. …
A Day on Cozumel: tasting Mayan culture through chocolate, tequila, and Melipona honey
The surf splashed up in jagged clouds of white as it pounded the black shoreline. Birds soared above. I tried to keep…
Cooking Class on Jamaica
Flames rose from the old black metal drum grill. Herbs and spices melded together in a rich and zesty aroma. The beautiful…
Half Moon Cay — Holland America’s Private Island in The Bahamas
I stood shoulder-deep in the cool turquoise water and could see clear to my bare feet on the soft sand. The glowing…