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What’s New at Blanchard’s Beach Shack, Anguilla

Blanchard’s Beach Shack is a regular stop on our visits to Anguilla, but this trip, we had a new…

Peru Meets the Caribbean at Uchu, Cap Juluca, Anguilla

We are not usually ones to visit resort restaurants, generally preferring to dine at local…

Cocktail Master Class at Cap Juluca, Anguilla

While enjoying the Caribbean Rum Tasting with Walter, we learned he would be teaching the Cocktail…

Wine Tasting at Cap Juluca, Anguilla

We’re on a mission to experience all the alcohol-related experiences which are complimentary at Cap…

Caribbean Rum Tasting at Cap Juluca, Anguilla

We have stayed at a lot of beautiful resorts with lots of amenities, and haven’t really taken…

Cap Juluca, Anguilla, Keeps Getting Better

In November of 2025, we returned for another stay at Cap Juluca, Anguilla for a week of soaking up…

Just Back from Anguilla – 2025

I took this shot of the island from the air as we departed Anguilla for the 8th time. I was…

Sewing a Madras Patchwork Skirt with Androsia Batik

I love the handmade madras fabrics from Androsia Batik, Andros Bahamas. For some behind-the-scenes…

Exploring Downtown St. George’s, Grenada

On our last trip to Grenada, pretty much all the shops were closed due to COVID, and although we…

Best of Grenada

Located at the southern end of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean island chain, the country of…

Seaplane to Dry Tortugas National Park

When we planned the trip to Key West, I knew I wanted to visit Dry Tortugas National Park. Dry…

Best Restaurants in Anguilla

Little did we know in January of 2020 that it would be a while before we could travel again…

The Heart of Anguilla

Before leaving Anguilla, I had intended to write a story about the island’s recovery after the…

Belmond’s Cap Juluca: A Grand Tribute to the Original

Taking on a legend is never easy. People will remember a place or experience and it’s not easy to do…

Nine Beaches to Bring you Back to the Caribbean

Today is the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Irma’s strike on our favorite islands. After a heavy…

The Perfect Caribbean Honeymoon

You know you want to honeymoon in the Caribbean, but which island?  The islands are incredibly…

Nevis: Something For Everyone

When you tell others that you are traveling to Nevis, you may receive a puzzled look.  They may have…

Short on Time, Long on Luxury: Tortuga Bay, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

When our kids were young, we had no problem taking them out of school for a week or more to take a…

30th Annual NATJA Awards

I was honored once again to be recognized by the North American Travel Journalists Association…

Three Honors in the 29th Annual NATJA Awards for Excellence in Travel Journalism

I received a Bronze Award in the category of “Photography – Portrait, People” with my image, “London…

“Heart of Anguilla” Wins NATJA Gold

Today the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) announced the winners of its 28th…

2017 NATJA Awards: Finalist for Best Independent Travel Blog!

I am honored to be recognized as a Finalist in the 2017 competition for best Independent Travel Blog…

NATJA 2016 Awards for Excellence in Travel Journalism

Sometimes you have to jump right in, even when you may not think you are experienced enough or…