Category: Caribbean

When you think of the ocean, what typically comes to mind? For me it’s blue water and white sands. So it’s appropriate when I say Ocean Blue and Sand Resort in Punta Cana is aptly named. I’m also being honest when I say that I wanted to stay a lot longer. When you ask anyone…

I’m sitting at the beach bar at the Victoria House in Belize, enthusiastically attacking the best Greek salad I’ve had in years, and staring out at the impossibly crystal clear turquoise ocean. Just out of my hearing, the kids are tearing up and down the white sand like two happy puppies. Later, we’re all heading…

We’ve seen some amazing beaches in our travels. To be honest, finding gorgeous stretches of sand was a bit of a goal when we first started traveling and I can confidently say we’ve been fortunate enough to have seen some of the nicest beaches in the world. One of the pluses to being based in…

Do you know that famous line in the Beach Boys song Kokomo that goes “Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I want to take you to … Well, way back when the song was just released, it was the first time I had ever heard of Aruba. Even back then it sounded like a place I’d someday like…

Dreaming of an ocean getaway, but hate the crowds? Athens Gate Resort in Belize might be what you’re after. Located just a few miles south of San Pedro on the island of Ambergris Caye, this TripAdvisor favorite boutique beach resort is a quiet place with a ton of hidden gems. We recently had the chance…

The capital city of Havana in the Republic of Cuba is known for its history, monuments, architecture and its culture. Founded in the 16th century and claimed by the Spanish, the city was the perfect foothold for Spain’s colonisation of the island. It was also a major stopping point for the famous treasure filled Spanish…

Sparkling, crystal clear ocean waves, long, powdery white sandy beaches and gentle tropical trade winds to cool off in the afternoon sun define Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. This Caribbean Sea community is comprised mostly of all inclusive hotels and tourists lazing the day away on their long anticipated vacations. Who can blame them…

Sometimes in life you get what you pay for and sometimes, you don’t. Luckily for us, The Phoenix Resort in the heart of San Pedro, Belize is worth every penny and earns its reputation as one of the best resorts on Ambergis Caye. We were fortunate enough to stay at The Phoenix Resort for five…

After spending a few days in Anguilla, I walked away smitten with the island’s sunny beaches, great food, and reputation for amazing reggae vibes, not to mention the ever-present open WiFi signal at every restaurant. The island’s only a stone’s throw from St. Martaan in the Carribean, and a British overseas territory lined with gorgeous…