Caribbean – Page 2 – Travels with Lori

February 7, 2021October 19, 2021

Jumby Bay Island Resort Antigua

November 2020

One of the finest resorts in the Caribbean, Jumby Bay Island Resort is a private island paradise surrounded by turquoise seas and powder white beaches.

With private residences and villas spread out over 300 serene acres, it’s safe and is exactly what people need now. A place to reconnect with nature, in an unhurried atmosphere with meticulous attention and service.

Welcome to Jumby Bay

Watching the storm roll in with a specialty cocktail

Jumby Bay Island Resort is a luxury all inclusive private island paradise. I love that there are about fifty private residences on the island, each with its own charm. This private island is two miles off the coast of Antigua with pristine white beaches and aquamarine water.

I LOVE the 1830 Bar! This and the Estate House are the signature bar and restaurant of Jumby Bay. The circa-1830 colonial-style structure is the oldest building on Jumby Bay. It features a varied rum collection, local artwork and private dining rooms that highlight menus from regions of the West Indies.

Good Bye and be back soon!

February 7, 2021October 19, 2021

Hermitage Bay Antigua

November 2020

Hermitage Bay in Antigua is a luxury boutique resort nestled on the hillside of a hidden sandy bay. Just arriving after a long day and excited to explore this beauty!

The Hillside Pool Suites dot the mountain and have spectacular views from the open air rooms. You don’t ever have to leave them!

First glimpse of my Hillside Pool Suite at Hermitage Bay in Antigua. It’s absolutely beautiful even in the rain 💗

Look at all the space you have and the gorgeous hardwoods. The bathroom is even beautiful, especially when you open that window over the tub during the day.

I am ready for dinner but don’t want to leave my suite.

Look at how beautiful the dishes are, and they tasted even better.

There is live music every night, it is a great local band that plays jazz to reggae to modern hits. The resort is so small that you can hear it in the lounge and the restaurant which are both open air. It was the perfect volume as to not disturb dinner conversation but enough to make it lively, I really enjoyed them. After dinner you make your way over to the lounge to enjoy the music and a cocktail.

Good morning Antigua! I arrived yesterday after one of the worst storms the island has had in about 50 years. Everything was flooded and the skies were gray, it will be clearing up today.

What a view, I love Antigua!

A beautiful morning at Hermitage Bay, local Antiguan breakfast, an adorable guest joined me and it is finally clearing up today!!

Some sunny views of the hillside suites

Yes, I will just sit here all day

Goodbye Hermitage Bay, I don’t want to leave…I will be back!

August 30, 2020February 19, 2021

Hyatt Zilara/Ziva Cap Cana

August 2020

Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara are new resorts in the beautiful gated community of Cap Cana. It’s not far from Punta Cana in the gorgeous Dominican Republic. The two resorts are mirror images of each other with one being adult only and the other all ages.

I am here for the VIP Agents event.

The beaches are spectacular!!

Take a look at the rooms, pretty, spacious and comfortable.

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Tonight was our Culinary Experiene at Hyatt Zilara, it was amazing!

More room types

Lots of great restaurants at both resorts

Pools are all over and beautiful

There is a huge water park here that is included with the resort.

Tonight’s event was over the top!!!

Cocktails to start 🥂

The entertainment was so good!!

Look at the spread, there was so much that I couldn’t try everything.

The entertainment tonight celebrated all the holidays we missed in the US due to Covid, I had tears in my eyes!

August 30, 2020February 19, 2021

Sanctuary Cap Cana

August 2020

Sooooo excited to go back to the Dominican Republic! It’s been a while and I do miss this gorgeous island! Thank you Playa Resorts for this opportunity to experience your resorts in Cap Cana.

Cap Cana is a whole gated community near Punta Cana. There is a marina with yachts from all over the world, a few luxury upscale resorts, shopping, fine dining and residential areas.

Sanctuary Cap Cana is a luxury boutique resort that is for adults only. The accommodations are plush, the dining is excellent and the resort is beautiful.

My suite is very beautiful and spacious, I love the soothing beach colors.

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My view is amazing and the tub right there is perfect!!

Room service is different, everything is sealed and in biodegradable packaging.

The lobby is beautiful

There is no more buffet, it is now assisted service.

The Spanish Colonial architecture is beautiful!

The Castle Suites and area of the resort are pretty too!

I love the Blue Marlin, fresh seafood on a deck over the beach.

Look at all the peaceful spots to relax.

Look at these beautiful private villas!

October 15, 2019February 19, 2021

Symphony of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise

National Conference

October 19-26, 2019

Symphony of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s new ship, another World’s Largest Cruise Ship.

Pre-Cruise party in Miami was hosted by MSC Cruises.

We had a special early boarding this morning to get on and explore the ship.

Fun gifts in my cabin

Some pictures of my cabin

Sail away from Miami party in Christy’s Crown Loft Suite. It’s two floors and very comfortable.

See you next week Miami!

Royal Caribbean hosted an amazing welcome cocktail party for us. The food and drinks were plentiful and the music was the best. They brought in a great classic rock cover band, Phoenix. They kept the party going and people dancing

Sunrise from my cabin

Morning walk around the ship

Great to get back to my cabin after work all day to find a nice gift from Vicki Freed

Cocktail party tonight

Stroll through Central Park to dinner at Chops

Thank you Josh Fernandez from Disney for the wonderful dinner!

Beef Carpaccio

Wedge Salad

Side dishes, forgot a pic of my filet!!

Molten Chocolate Cake for dessert

Fun pic from outside the restaurant

Went to see Hairspray, it was so good, Broadway caliber!

Another full day of work and now a Glow Party hosted by Norwegian Cruise Line!

The ladies from Holland America

MSC Cruises and Viking Cruises

GOGO Vacations and David Crooks

Paul Gauguin Cruise Line

Rail oilers and CIE Tours

Beautiful dinner at Wonderland with Holland America Line

Good morning St. Maarten

Carnival, Celebrity and Royal

Spending the day at Bikini Beach on Orient Beach over on the French side of St. Martin

Dream Vacations in St. Martin

Nancy and I had a delicious lunch on the beach

Back on the ship for another cocktail party

New England style Seafood dinner at Hooked with AmaWaterways

Welcome to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Old San Juan is so beautiful

Had to stop and see the umbrellas

Barrachina is known as the birthplace of the Piña Colada

Local Puerto Rican food was so delicious

More of the old town near the water

As we seat sail it’s time to get ready for our Awards Ceremony!

Photos pre-awards ceremony

Debbie Fiorino was named the Godmother of AmaWaterways newest ship!!!

I was so excited to be named Top Producer for Disney Cruise Line, Paul Gauguin Cruises and Hurtigruten Cruise Line!

This was the most exciting, being named in the Top Ten Agents of 2018!

The After Party at Dazzles

Drew Daly

CEO Brad Tolkien

Another Top Ten agent, Naomi

Josh Fernandez from Disney

Another Top Ten Agent, Melissa

Diane Horan from AmaWaterways

Drew Daly and Don Graff, CFO

Some great women

Celebratory dinner with Drew

Late night fun!

Last day at sea and a full work day

Tonight’s cocktail party is Oktoberfest! 🥨🍻

My first dinner in the Main Dining Room did not disappoint

Perfect stop for our last day!

Breakfast Mimosas with the girls

Swimming with the pigs in the Bahamas was so much fun!

Time to relax in our cabana

More pictures around the island

I did it! The tallest water slide in North America.

It was funny to have the elevator doors open to someone playing the piano!

The end of another amazing conference!

Woke up to this beautiful sunrise in Miami

Lunch at the Centurion Club in Miami before my flight home. Until next year….

October 15, 2019February 19, 2021

San Juan 19

Symphony of the Seas

October 2019

National Conference 2019

Awards Ceremony Night

Welcome to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Old San Juan is so beautiful

Had to stop and see the umbrellas

Barrachina is known as the birthplace of the Piña Colada

Local Puerto Rican food was so delicious

More of the old town near the water

As we seat sail it’s time to get ready for our Awards Ceremony!

Photos pre-awards ceremony

Debbie Fiorino was named the Godmother of AmaWaterways newest ship!!!

I was so excited to be named Top Producer for Disney Cruise Line, Paul Gauguin Cruises and Hurtigruten Cruise Line!

This was the most exciting, being named in the Top Ten Agents of 2018!

The After Party at Dazzles

Drew Daly

CEO Brad Tolkien

Another Top Ten agent, Naomi

Josh Fernandez from Disney

Another Top Ten Agent, Melissa

Diane Horan from AmaWaterways

Drew Daly and Don Graff, CFO

Some great women

Celebratory dinner with Drew

Late night fun!

October 15, 2019February 19, 2021

St. Martin

Symphony of the Seas

October 2019

Good morning St. Maarten

Beautiful St. Maarten

Carnival, Celebrity and Royal

Spending the day at Bikini Beach on Orient Beach over on the French side of St. Martin

Dream Vacations in St. Martin

Nancy and I had a delicious lunch on the beach

Back on the ship for another cocktail party

New England style Seafood dinner at Hooked with AmaWaterways

August 18, 2019February 19, 2021

Barbados

August 2019

Super excited to visit Barbados, one of the Caribbean islands I haven’t been to! I am going to Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados.

After losing my suitcase on the last three trips, I was happy to see it being loaded on the plane!

We were greeted and checked in at the Concierge Lounge.

That sky looks dark!

My comfortable room

Views from my room

Had to get my toes in the water!

GM Patrick Drake is a welcoming host

Welcome cocktail reception for us

Appetizers at Soy Sushi Bar

Dinner at Butch’s

After dinner drinks at the piano bar

Good morning Barbados while drinking my coffee at the Royal pool

Walking to class

Morning class at Sandals Barbados

I love the swim up suites

My favorite place is the rooftop pool. There’s not only a pool but a spa, a bar, a restaurant, places to relax and the best view in the whole resort.

The Jerk Shack is one of my favorites!

The relaxing spa

Donut Shop

The Piano Bar at night is so much fun for sing-a-Kong’s!

Relaxing on the beach

Bombay Indian Cuisine was wonderful!!

Fun night out enjoying all the nightlife Sandals offers

Breakfast at the French restaurant

Relaxing at the rooftop pool

Lunch and swimming at the beach

French restaurant for appetizers

Watching them set up for our party

Great evening on the beach for our farewell party and dinner

Fun night out bowling and then the English Pub

Last day at Sandals, enough time for a leisurely morning and swim

See you next time Barbados!

March 10, 2019February 19, 2021

Anguilla

November 2014

Regal Princess Cruise

Anguilla is only 3 miles wide and 16 miles long! It is part of the British West Indies and the northernmost of the Leeward Islands. It’s known for its beautiful beaches and proximity to St. Martin, only 6 miles away.

Stunning Shoal Bay!

I’m very happy, this is my kind of beach!

We took the ferry over to Anguilla, a beautiful but tiny island that is very close to St. Martin. Anguilla has one of the nicest beaches I have ever seen and the water is just as beautiful!