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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Paradise Found: Sandals Grand Exuma Bahamas
Bahamas is my one of my favourite Caribbean destinations, and when you visit Great Exuma it is easy to see why! The Exumas are known for their beauty- pristine beaches and blue water, but possibly the best part is the location. Only an hour and a half flight from Florida, this island is typical Bahamas […]
Making the Most of Your Day in the Cruise Port of Curacao
If you are taking a cruise through the Southern Caribbean, it is most likely that you will stop at the Cruise Port of Curacao. It is easy to see this island with little effort! No port excursion is necessary to make the most of your time in Curacao. The last of the ABC islands, Curacao […]