Which is our favorite? It’s impossible to choose. Each destination has its own story and has left its own impact on our lives.

A Work in Progress

It all begins somewhere. This website and blog pages are in their infancy. I have years of experience in Caribbean travel that will take time to put into words, but I am not one to wait. Instead of waiting for a website to be complete, polished and perfect, this one will grow organically from its beginning days. I humbly and authentically share with you each stage of the growing process. Some content is still under construction. On this page I will add links under each destination to connect you with relevant blog entries. Thank you for your patience as my website grows!

Destinations…

  • Turtle Beach, Barbados. A tropical beach with white sand, rocks, green foliage in the foreground, turquoise ocean waves, and a blue sky with scattered clouds.

    Barbados

    The whitest coral sand beaches, swimming with turtles, botanical gardens and green monkeys, but nothing beats the sunsets and colors of Barbados. We are going back in February and will share new insights here.

  • Virgin Gorda, BVI. View from a boat showing a blue sky with some clouds, the ocean water, and a rocky coastline with greenery in the background.

    BVI

    As the sailing capital of the world, it is best explored aboard a chartered vessel. For us country folks, it’s like camping, but in the presence of million dollar yachts and world famous beach bars such as the Soggy Dollar. I loved visiting places only dreamed about from Kenny Chesney songs.

  • Rhythms at Rainbow Beach, St. Croix. Colorful wooden signpost with multiple directional signs pointing to various locations including Machu Picchu, London, and others, along a rocky beach with turquoise water and cloudy sky in the background.

    St. Croix

    No passport needed and direct flights from Boston. This was our first Airbnb experience. Don’t miss out on the Moko Jumbies and Fire Dancing shows.

  • All-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic. A tropical beach scene with tall palm trees, white sandy beach, lounge chairs, and boats anchored on the blue ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

    Dominican Republic

    Mega all-inclusives are not just for Spring break. When our son was young, I loved the convenience of Punta Cana resorts. Water parks, entertainment staff, and no worries about what everyone wants to eat at meals! Authentic multi-lingual experiences on the salty seas beats Disney for young families any day!

  • Shark and Stingray Alley, Belize. Several nurse sharks swimming in clear blue water near a boat.

    Belize

    Snorkeling with Nurse sharks and sting rays has to be one of the most memorable experiences of my life. What’s more, Belize locals happen to be the friendliest people of all our travels. Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker are 2 islands off the mainland of Belize. Fly your large commercial flight into Belize city then hop a tiny Cessna to one of these small islands where everyone gets around on golf carts.

  • Colorful large sign spelling "JAMAICA" with palm trees, ocean, and beach huts in the background.

    Jamacia

    My heart hurts for Jamaicia. Hurricane Melissa in October of 2025 has devastated parts of the island. I have visited Jamaica 4 times, once alone as a solo female traveler! One love, one heart, beautiful culture, people and music that will change your view of the world. Keep bringing tourism to Jamaica and help them rebuild!

  • Grand Anse Beach, Grenada. Concrete breakwater extending into the ocean with a sandy beach on either side, blue sky with scattered clouds, and gentle waves

    Grenada

    The Spice Island and my #1 recommendation if you want a quiet Caribbean experience. The 2-mile stretch of Grand Anse beach is picture perfect, with no mega resorts or sargassum seaweed! Explore the island and enjoy chocolate farms, tropical waterfalls, an underwater sculpture park and up-close encounters with Mona monkeys.

  • A view of the Pitons in St. Lucia, surrounded by blue water, under a partly cloudy sky.

    St Lucia

    As close as you can get to feeling you are on the set of the Pirates of the Caribbean. The landscape of St. Lucia features the stunning twin Piton mountains and a volcano that you can drive into!

  • A KLM airplane flying very low over Maho beach with people and buildings below under a partly cloudy sky in St. Martin.

    St. Martin

    Owned by both the Dutch and the French, the tiny island of St. Martin has drawn us back multiple times for its convenience, laid back beaches, and variety of restaurant choices. Hang out with an espresso martini at the yacht club and watch the super yachts enter the lagoon through the bridge. Hold on tight as you watch jumbo planes land at Maho Beach. We love the catamaran day trips to neighboring islands like Prickly Pear or Anguilla.

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  • Outdoor market stall selling "mola", colorful textile bags, hats, and artwork created by the indigenous Guna people of San Blas islands Panama, hanging on a bamboo fence, with palm trees and a grassy area in the background.

    San Blas Islands Panama

    We spent 12 days exploring Panama from the Pacific coast to the Caribbean Sea. This farm family was definitely out of our comfort zone in Panama City, but from there we could tour the canal, take a catamaran to Tobago Island, and visit the Guna people on the San Blas Islands.

  • Lush green jungle in Costa Rica with a waterfall cascading into rocks surrounded by dense vegetation.

    Costa Rica

    While Costa Rica does have a Caribbean coast, we have only stayed on the Pacific side where tourism is more developed. Rainforests, waterfalls and volcanic spas feel less congested here than the Caribbean islands. For me it is all about the wildlife! For many years I taught thematic rainforest units to my K-2 students, and to see toucans, leaf cutter ants, howler monkeys and sloths in person was a dream come true. We have a trip booked for March and will provide new highlights here.

  • St. Thomas USVI--Dec 2025

    Coming soon…