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….
Walking 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. …
Fort Lauderdale Ranked Top Departure Port for Premium Cruises
Cruising Web site CruiseCompete has released its latest CruiseTrends report. Among the study’s findings: This post contains affiliate links. For more information,…
A Taste of Mayan Culture on Cozumel, Mexico
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…
How to Survive the CoViD Safety Theater before your Cruise
I’d never imagined being so stressed-out getting ready for a Caribbean cruise. But then, a lot of things have happened over these…