I just returned from a magical weekend in St. Lucia! Not only did my 30th birthday plans for my boyfriend go perfectly, but he surprised me back the next day by asking me to marry him. It was an eventful 72 hours in the gorgeous, eco-friendly island and I couldn’t be happier! Arriving in St. Lucia […]
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Barbados Crop Over 2014
My year of Caribbean/U.S. focused travel continues! I recently got back from my 3rd Barbados trip of the year which was a short but really good one. Didn’t want to miss carnival after having the best time last year and booked a super last minute tic 2 weeks before the weekend. I left after work Friday […]
Can’t Miss Tour – Mount Gay in Barbados
Vacation tours don’t always have the best reputation. While I personally think it’s great to travel and learn about the culture you’re visiting, they can sometimes be long and tedious. However, the Mount Gay Rum Tour is perfectly timed at 30 minutes, with tastings along the way, which will leave you an extremely happy and […]
Barbados Crop Over 2K13
Even as a half Bajan, I had no idea how crazy Crop Over in Barbados would be. I’ve visited Barbados several times before, but only for family trips. I’ve always had a goal to go for Crop Over with friends and actually experience more of the party/cultural scene, and finally did it this year. It […]
Caribbean Weekend Getaways from NY
Sometimes a good long weekend away is all you need to re-tune. Lately I’ve been finding it difficult to get through just 1 chapter in a book. Yes, a beach weekend is exactly what I need for some pure R&R. Unfortunately, my vacation days are pretty much accounted for this year (and it’s only March, yikes!). This […]