The Food and Drink of Jamaica
The food of Jamaica includes a mixture of cooking techniques, flavors, and spices influenced by African, Amerindian, Irish, English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern people who have inhabited the island. The flavors of this island reach around the globe, but there is nothing like the real thing. Jamaica knows how to season […]
What to expect from a River Cruise
What to Expect from a River Cruise A River Cruise is one of the most popular forms of travel. It allows you to relax and intimately enjoy the destination like no other vacation option. Expectations for a river cruise can vary depending on the cruise line, itinerary, and personal preferences. However, here are some general […]
Thoughts On Our Trip to St. Lucia with Sandals Resorts
St. Lucia with Sandals: A Firsthand Look at Choosing Your Resort St. Lucia is not a one-note beach destination. The island combines beaches, volcanic scenery, rainforest, diving, golf, and winding roads between the north and south. That variety is part of its appeal, but it also makes choosing the right resort important. We visited St. […]
Jamaica on Our Minds and in Our Hearts
We have just returned from a week in Jamaica. The week started out as a work trip with a group of travel agents to Beaches Resort by Sandals in Ocho Rios. (Beaches is the family resort brand that is owned by Sandals.) While we were in Ocho Rios, we stayed at the Beaches Resort for […]
Beaches Turks and Caicos Review: Planning a Multigenerational Stay
Beaches Turks and Caicos Review: Planning a Multigenerational Stay Beaches Turks and Caicos is a strong option for a multigenerational family that wants a broad beach, family suites, supervised children’s programming, a waterpark, varied dining, and many included activities in one resort. The main trade-off is scale. This is a campus-style property rather than a […]
Mulled Wines
Mulled wines are warm liquid deliciousness that creates a very pleasant smell and is guaranteed to knock out any chill you may be feeling. On our Christmas Market Cruise in Central Europe, mulled wines were a prominent feature in every market. Holiday collectors’ cups can be used with a refundable deposit, or you can enjoy […]
Key West, Florida
We are going to explore a city in Florida that does not get nearly the love it deserves. Key West, Florida is quite surprisingly a hidden gem. There are two types of people, those that have been and love it and those that have not and do not show a big interest. The only explanation […]
In Anticipation of the riverboat
Our First Riverboat Cruise As I prepare to travel for work, two out of the next 4 weeks, I cannot help but think about the European riverboat (Longship or Longboat) cruise that we have coming up this holiday season. For a little more than the cost of a Disney vacation, we will be seeing Amsterdam, […]