When it comes time to planning a vacation, I want to have options. Generally I prefer to stay active and experience as much as possible, but I also would like to have the option of kicking back at a comfortable hotel if that is what feels right. In turn, St. Kitts was an ideal fit … Continued
October News: Happy New Year and Caribbean Birthday Trip Where did I go in October? At the beginning of the month, it was Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur and I celebrated the new year of 5777 with family and friends in Los Angeles. I love this quote from Shimon Peres, I think it sums up the … Continued
By Joan Clayton And now a word from the happiest $1.5 billion lottery loser! Like most of you, I spent January 2016 with total lottery fever. $1.5 billion. An inconceivable amount of money. Just 10 tickets for me, $20 for the chance of lifetime. Of course, I understood the odds, I was more likely to … Continued
As originally featured on Hilton Mom Voyage After spending almost two weeks in Puerto Rico with our girls, instead of “visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads,” it was mofongo, tostones and ceviche doing the salsa in their dreams! Puerto Rico is a foodie’s paradise and that goes for your little foodies, too. Whether … Continued
Our third day of adventures during St. Kitts Restaurant Week included historical sites and revelations. We began our day at the Wingfield Estate which was the first sugar cane planation. Recent excavations uncovered more of the rum processing on the estate. I wonder what else is hiding under the ground? The Poinciana is the National Tree … Continued
For our second day in St. Kitts, we were treated to a tour around the island by Scenic Railway. This is the last railway in the West Indies. I was surprised that there was an a capella choir on the train! I loved the views and the entertainment. I would like to go back and … Continued
Gurgling and gasping for air I finally surfaced. Shooting pain surged through my legs and back forcing me to float as flat as possible, the transparent water surrounding me. Adrenaline rushed through me as I heard the muffled screams of victory from my newfound friends on the yacht in front of me, their shouts almost … Continued
Come with me and join in our venture into ‘An island in an island’. My boyfriend and I decided to go on a road trip to discover the island of Trinidad located in the Caribbean Sea. The sun was warm and friendly as the people inhabiting the island. The air was cool and refreshing as … Continued
With its glorious weather, sandy beaches and lukewarm turquoise seas, the Caribbean islands are seen as a dream holiday destination for many people. Temperatures tend to range from a minimum of 20C in January to above 30C in July, so you can be sure of getting some sunshine whenever you travel. The one problem that some … Continued
In general, I feel free when I travel. Traveling, especially alone, offers me the chance to escape my daily life, to see a new place and the mobility involved makes me feel like I grew wings and took off into the unknown. I have traveled to many places where I felt free but the most … Continued