We were looking for something different to do when we came to this lush island nation. It was a perfect opportunity to learn to ride Segways in Saint Lucia. About Saint Lucia Nestled between Martinique to the north and Saint Vincent to the south is the island of Saint Lucia. It was originally inhabited by…
If you are looking for a relaxing stay on a small island, maybe a Saint Kitts and Nevis vacation is for you. We were there in 2019 for a very short stay. About Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis is a very small two island nation in the eastern Caribbean. They are located…
A popular Caribbean destination for good reason, use these Barbados travel tips to help you plan your stay. Barbados was another short cruise stop for us, but we filled it with an adventure underground. This island gave us the opportunity for a new experience that had some challenges and a lot of laughs. About Barbados…
As the first stop of a Caribbean cruise, we only had a day to see the US Virgin Island of St. Thomas. We made the most of our short time there, and had a lot of fun under and above the sea. About US Virgin Islands The US Virgin Islands consists of the islands of…
The beauty of the Caribbean for Canadians like myself is that it is so close and easy to get to, in addition of course to its natural beauty. For Americans, Puerto Rico is an even more unique destination. As an unincorporated US territory, US citizens currently do not have to have a passport to travel…
Some vacations are the result of a long time planning to go to a destination you have always been dreaming of visiting. And some vacations come about because you have a short time to spend and just need a quick getaway. In 2018, we had less than a week to spend, and not much time…
In 2019 we decided to take a trip where we could visit a few different countries; that led us to taking our first ocean cruise. After some thought, we ended up taking a cruise with Carnival Cruise Line. We sailed from Puerto Rico with stops in US Virgin Islands, Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, and…
If beautiful beaches are your thing, you’ll want to visit the small country of Antigua and Barbuda. It is said to have 365 different beaches, so you could visit a different one every day for a full year. We decided to travel to see the beaches of Antigua in 2018. Although we visited many of…
Cuba is an amazing country with so much to love. In my opinion, everyone should take the opportunity to visit Varadero and Havana as we did in 2017 and it remains one of my favourite destinations. Some people have had very different experiences in Cuba. It is important to plan carefully and to expect a…
For western Canadians, Mexico is one of the most popular sun destinations. It is a quick and easy flight, often direct, and it is relatively inexpensive. My first Mexico trip was courtesy of a very good, long-time friend who earned a free trip through her workplace. Lucky for me she had no significant other at…