November 2023
A fun day exploring the US Virgin Islands by catamaran. We spent most of the time swimming in the warm turquoise waters of Hawksnest Bay and watching for turtles. It is such a beautiful paradise on the north shore of St. John.
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USVI
Old San Juan
November 2023
Old San Juan is so pretty with its Old World elegance and vibrant atmosphere. I love walking along the blue cobblestone streets and past colorful buildings, historic fortresses, and old city walls, some of them date back to the 16th century. My favorite part is hearing the salsa music pour out of so many doorways and following the scents of the delicious Puerto Rican cuisine.
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Playa Dorado, DR
November 2023
A relaxing day at Playa Dorado on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic.
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Having fun with the girls
Turks & Caicos 2023
October 2023
We made it in time for sunset on Grace Bay 🌅
Woke up to a beautiful first day and excited to enjoy it!
I love our accommodations, a spacious two story and two bedroom suite in a Key West style with a spiral staircase up to the third floor circular terrace. I think we’ll be very comfortable 😊
Good morning ☕️☀️🇹🇨
The Pirate Island water park is a lot of fun, even for adults and teenagers. There are areas for really young kids too but we loved the big slides, tube slides and the surf simulator.
Love the balmy evenings in the tropics 🌴🇹🇨
Another day on the beach 🌴
Love the stormy sky! ⛈️
Goodbye until next time…
Tahiti
November 2022
Beginning of Trip
Goodnight LA, good morning Tahiti ✈️
Off to Tahiti to explore the islands in French Polynesian. An 11pm flight for 8 hours and we landed at 5am local time. I slept most of the way in Air Tahiti Nui’s Moana Premium Economy because it was so comfortable. We were warmly welcomed to the InterContinental Tahiti Resort at 5:45am with fresh pineapple juice and our rooms ready. Back to sleep for a little while then time to explore the beautiful resort and have an al fresco lunch.
Cocktails at the Intercontinental Tahiti while we wait for sunset. One of the most beautiful sunsets greeted me on this first night in Tahiti, no filter, just pure nature.
Next was dinner with the most delicious Poisson cru, the national dish of Tahiti. It is made with fresh, raw fish, crunchy raw vegetables, lime juice and coconut milk – it’s heavenly!
Off to Moorea next, then back here before we go to Tetiaroa.
Middle of Trip
The ferry brought us back here after 2 days in Moorea then we flew to Tetiaroa. When we returned from Tetiaroa after 2 nights, we spent some time exploring the island.
We had the most delicious French lunch at Le Soufflé!
End of Trip
Our last day was back here for some shopping at the International Marketplace and a day room at the Hilton Tahiti until after dinner.
The Hilton Tahiti was next to relax, have a nice dinner and regroup for the flight home. I’m sad to say goodbye, it was a beautiful time in French Polynesia.
Grenada
August 2022
Excited to go to Sandals Royal Grenada! It has been on my list for so long but the flight is long and expensive so it was put off a lot, we’ll finally I am going.
Left Miami with a rainbow in the sky and arrived in Grenada with another rainbow
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The best experiences in a new country are when you leave the resort and learn about local food and customs. We learned so much about the history of Grenada, the food and the people in a fun way. We learned how to make Grenada’s National dish, Oil Down, in a private villa overlooking the water. This purely Grenadian dish is made with breadfruit, coconut milk, dumplings, turmeric, callaloo, saltfish, smoked herring, chicken or salted beef. We chose chicken and fish for today. Plus we made fresh Caribbean style lobster salad and chocolate mousse. Grenada is known as the Spice Island and especially for nutmeg, but it is also known for some of the finest cocoa in the Caribbean. We enjoyed chopping and dicing while talking about all the different ingredients and the tradition of Oil Down. While it simmered on the stove we relaxed with rum punch and swam in the pool.
Enjoying the lazy days of summer in Grenada 🇬🇩
A swim out suite is a must on your vacation and having good friends to enjoy it with 😊
Sandals Royal Plantation
September 2021
Sandals Royal Plantation is an all suite and all Butler boutique resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Set on a cliff, the views from every level down to the beach are gorgeous.
The entrance is so stately and Old World, I love it.
The lobby is just as elegant.
The property is small and beautiful, so easy to navigate. The views are beautiful in all directions looking over the sparkling sea. I love the contrast of the pink umbrellas and blue water.
The Spa and Gym above and then some pictures of the different rooms in the resort.
The game room and some areas to relax and look out over the beautiful grounds.
From the pool perched on the edge of the cliff down through the gardens to the beach, the resort is verdant and lush, a true tropical paradise. There is a casual beachside restaurant and bar right on the sand. In the evenings it is a gourmet restaurant on the water.
The beach is very nice, water sports available and plenty of places to relax with a book too.
The is the perfect resort for honeymooners or those that enjoy a more relaxed experience and boutique atmosphere. Every room having a Butler is another perk and the food and service are excellent. Sandals Royal Plantation is a favorite 💜
Beaches Ocho Rios
September 2021
Sandals Ochi
September 2021
Sandals Ochi has a different vibe than the others, it is more lively and has a younger crowd with great nightlife.
There are two sides to Ochi, this is the beachside that is located on the water. Definitely the side you want to be on if you’re a beach lover.
The open air lobby has great views and beautiful colors. There’s also a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner right off the lobby and the lobby bar. The bar also has a great outdoor terrace with fire pits, comfortable seating and spectacular views.
The beach side is spread out along the beach with a few different areas for swimming and a few different pools.
The pizza at Sandals is really good! Perfect for lunch by the pool. There is also a theater over on this side and they had some great musical performers at night.
The other side across the street is much larger and spread out. You take a quick 5 minute shuttle ride back and forth. The pool here is much larger.
The spa is small but has everything you need for rest and relaxation.
The beach front Club Level room has amazing views and the best location right on the beach.
Sandals Grande Antigua
November 2022
Excited to meet up with some friends at Sandals Grande Antigua for a fun reunion. The resort is so pretty, the landscape lush and on the most beautiful beach, Dickenson Bay.
I love the Rondovals, circular freestanding rooms with a private outdoor area with a small pool and hot tub.
Time for the beach, Dickenson Bay is picture perfect 🏖
A beautiful evening started with a gorgeous sunset on the beach, cocktails around the resort, a delicious French dinner and a great time with friends 💗
Beautiful day for a boat ride around the island.
Cruising into St. John’s for a visit 🇦🇬
Last night of fun at Sandals Grande Antigua
🇦🇬 Goodbye Antigua 🇦🇬