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Renaissance Curacao Bucket List

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Renaissance Curacao is the perfect combination of Caribbean charm and Renaissance sophistication. It offers easy access to downtown Willemstad, shopping, dining, and nightlife. It’s home to an enticing casino, state-of-the-art fitness center, infinity pool, and 8,600 square feet of event space. Undoubtedly, it’s a great place to stay but add these bucket list experiences to your trip to Renaissance Curacao…

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Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort is a Destination Itself

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Nestled beachfront along the Caribbean Sea and 2,000 acres to explore, Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort is a destination itself. When planning our Caribbean trip, we decided on Bonaire, Curacao, and Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort. It was like adding another country to our trip, one of extreme luxury, relaxation, adventure, comfort, and stunning beauty. Join us in a…

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Sailing Bonaire in Epic Tours Fashion

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Cord Smith | 0 Comments

Bas and Michiel of Epic Tours Bonaire may consider themselves somewhat new to the sailing tour business, but they both represent the best of Bonaire on their Chill & Grill Tour. Forthright, genuine, and hospitable, they brought us onto their sail boat and immediately made us feel right at home. We were soon joined by a number of other guests,…

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Plaza Beach Resort Bonaire for Families

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Plaza Beach Resort Bonaire is the only all-inclusive vacation destination on Bonaire. They offer meals, entertainment, activities, and accommodations all in one location. Does all of that automatically equate to excellence? Not always. There is both good and bad at Plaza Beach Resort Bonaire. I’ve stayed at more than a handful of resorts in Bonaire and here’s my thoughts on…

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Why St Lucia Holidays are for the Whole Family

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Lesley | 1 Comments

With lush tropical hillsides, miles of unspoiled rainforest, cascading waterfalls, botanical gardens, calm turquoise waters, and plenty of private villas, St Lucia holidays are undoubtedly ideal for honeymoons but the abundance of activities and natural wonders make St Lucia equally desirable for families. Travel with children to some Caribbean island destinations and you get the feeling that kids are an afterthought. Daycare and babysitting services…

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5 Best Caribbean Cruise Ports

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Lesley | 0 Comments

The Caribbean is the most popular cruising destination in the world, but some Caribbean cruise ports are far more superior to others. So where are the best places to dock in the Caribbean? If you’re anything like me, you spend days considering your shore excursions trying to figure out the best way to maximize your time at port. After considering…

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What Makes Hard Rock Cancun the Best All Inclusive Resort

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Lesley | 25 Comments

Whether you’re old or young or looking for excitement or relaxation, Hard Rock Hotel Cancun is the best all-inclusive resort in Cancun. They define all-inclusive. The activities program is one unbelievable experience after another, the culinary options are an internationally inspired treat, the suites offer over-the-top indulgence and the amenities are beyond what you’ll find anywhere else. We spent five days at Hard Rock…

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Unique Experiences At Grand Residences Riviera Cancun

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Lesley | 13 Comments

Riviera Maya keeps me coming back again and again. It offers natural, cultural and ecological wonders that delight me with every new encounter. It’s rare for me to want to visit a place repeatedly. I strongly believe that there is too much out there to return to the same spot over and over again, but I have an exception for…

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Swimming With Whale Sharks – A Huge Bucketlist Item Complete

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Lesley | 32 Comments

Five years ago, I saw a basking shark in the water while I was swimming at Black Brook Beach in Ingonish, Nova Scotia. It scared the crap out of me. I was petrified. I swam out of the water as quickly as possible and I couldn’t figure out why everyone wasn’t running and screaming. It was a massive shark and it…

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My Favorite Dominica Hotel – Fort Young

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Lesley | 11 Comments

My recent visit to the Nature Island brought me to my favorite Dominica hotel – Fort Young. Its prime location, activities, amenities and views make Dominica’s finest heritage hotel the perfect place to stay. I spend a lot of time in hotels and I have high expectations, but as soon as I walked in the main doors of Fort Young, I could easily…

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