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How to Snorkel or Dive the Blue Hole

June 5, 2020 by Lynn Filed Under: Belize Leave a Comment

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On every diver’s bucket list you will likely find the Blue Hole. Along with the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, this epic spot is at the top for many who have learned to dive. So what’s the hype? As the largest sinkhole in the world and a dedicated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jacques Cousteau made […]

The Best Cruise Port? GRAND TURK

April 22, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Cruise Ports 12 Comments

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Ahh, Turks and Caicos. Tied with Bahamas as my favourite Caribbean destination, this port never fails to disappoint. If you are fortunate enough to be on a cruise on the northern route that stops at Grand Turk, you are in for a treat! As Grand Turk was one of those destinations that required no planning […]

The Best Sandals Resort? A look at Sandals South Coast

April 14, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Resort Reviews 22 Comments

Best Sandals Resort

As frequent Sandals guests, we make it our mission to try a new location and test out the amenities when we can. We recently revisited Jamaica and had the opportunity to stay at Sandals South Coast, formerly Sandals Whitehouse. This location is, so far, our FAVOURITE. As young travelers who have been married for 7 […]

Top Tips for Your Cruise to Puerto Rico

March 24, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Cruise Ports Leave a Comment

Cruise to Puerto Rico

As the largest and busiest cruise port in the Caribbean, San Juan sees over 500 ships and a million passengers every year. Named by Christopher Columbus upon his arrival in 1493, he called it San Juan Bautista (Saint John the Baptist), but it soon became known as Puerto Rico (Rich Port) because of the abundance […]

Riu Palace vs. Riu Antillas Aruba

March 17, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Resort Reviews 4 Comments

Riu Palace Antillas Aruba

Have you heard the song “Kokomo” by the Baha Men? Aruba, Jamaica, oooh I wanna take ya To Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty momma Key Largo, Montego, baby why don’t we go … Bodies in the sand Tropical drink melting in your hand We’ll be falling in love To the rhythm of a steel drum […]

Which Sandals should you visit in St. Lucia?

February 24, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Resort Reviews 30 Comments

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St. Lucia is considered to be one of the top honeymoon destinations, and with its lush green mountains and pristine beaches, it is easy to see why. As a Canadian looking to migrate south at Christmastime, St. Lucia was at the top of our list. While we have enjoyed many a trip to Florida, we […]

Plan a Visit to the Cruise Port of Antigua

February 17, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Cruise Ports Leave a Comment

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Ah, the lovely Antigua. This, my friends, is where travel planners go to cry. Come prepared, as you will need to make it through the downtown chaos in order to see this lovely island. While I am all about saving money and doing it yourself, you always need to assess what my brother would call […]

DIY Travel: The Cruise Port of Aruba

January 27, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Cruise Ports Leave a Comment

cruise port aruba

Ahh Aruba. That white sand beach, picturesque blue ocean and swaying palm trees…Aruba is the visual of vacation. That’s why it is always a treat when you dock in Oranjestad on a Southern Caribbean cruise. Nothing can beat the guaranteed heat and good weather there!   More than one person I know has stated that […]

The Best Sandals Resort in Jamaica

January 20, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Resort Reviews Leave a Comment

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We all know that Sandals is a marketing genius. We see their commercials, their ads, their perfect honeymoon claims…and we are often left wondering: is a trip to Sandals worth it? And then…but what Sandals is the BEST one? Chances are, you’ve looked at Jamaica as an option for your vacation. Decently affordable and close […]

The Cheapest and Easiest Way to see the Cruise Port of Bonaire

January 6, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Cruise Ports 4 Comments

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Bonaire is the ‘B’ in the ABC island chain (the other two are Aruba and Curaçao). You will most likely stop in Bonaire if you are taking a Southern Caribbean Cruise. (In which case, if you are, be sure to check out my post on the Cruise Port of Curaçao.) This beautiful island is a […]

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