As your plane is about to touch down in Providenciales Turks and Caicos, take a look outside the window and you will see the most stunningly beautiful island surrounded by endless turquoise waters. As soon as your feet are on the ground you will feel the warm Caribbean air instantly and you will honestly feel you have landed in Paradise. This tropical haven is one of the most exclusive and elite islands to visit in the Caribbean. It is a … [Read more...]
Sandy Island, Anguilla – February 2019
This tiny strip of sand is a getaway from your getaway! The island features merely 0.6 of an acre of silky smooth white sand in an elongated shape tinged with the occasional colorful umbrella and the obligatory white beach chairs. From Sandy Ground Wharf it is only about a 12 minute power boat ride to the island. Once you arrive, you will be treated to a small restaurant that stays busy serving a variety of tropical drinks including some … [Read more...]
My 5 Favorite Caribbean Destinations
I have been fortunate to have visited all countries in the Caribbean except for Haiti and have visited nearly all of the territories. Haiti is definitely on the list for upcoming visits. I have stayed in a wide variety of accommodation in the region including a number of luxury properties. Luxury Retreats recently reached out to me; they focus on high end vacation rentals worldwide including a number of Caribbean luxury vacations. After … [Read more...]
Bouncing from Island to Island in the Caribbean
I began my day in Anguilla, then hopped on a ferry to Sint Marteen and with a few hours to kill between flights I headed over to the nearby Maho Beach for some #planespotting. This is one of the more famous airports because this tiny sliver of sand is situated right next to the edge of the runway - framed on one end by aquamarine waters and landing planes on the other end. I arrived in the late morning - and the beach was fairly empty. I was … [Read more...]
Anguilla Watersports, Anguilla – March 2016
Anguilla WaterSports was founded by Judson Burdon in 2013. However he originally moved to Anguilla in 2000, fell in love with the slow pace of the island, water sports and never left. When talking to him, one will quickly feel the passion and energy he has for the ocean and water sports. Conversation soon turns to top surfing spots around the world - some of which he has personally surfed. He is also an avid kite surfer having setup a … [Read more...]
Unwind & Dine on the Shores of Anguilla, A Experiential & Culinary Guide to the Island
The tiny island of Anguilla is approximately 16 miles in length (26km) by about 3 miles (5km) wide. You come here to unwind, to relax and to enjoy a slower pace of life. The island is not overbuilt and does not feature massive resorts - rather there is a diversity of lodging from affordable three star properties to luxurious 5-star properties. Because of it's size, the island is easily explored - with little traffic, generally very flat roads … [Read more...]
Saba Anyone?
I recently counted the times I've either flown, ferried, or come in on a cruise ship to Sint Maarten in the last two months; my arrivals and departures added up to 14 times (interesting considering I had never visited the island until late 2015)! During my stops in Sint Marteen, my eye has caught glimpses of the intriguing, mysterious and prominent shape of Saba (a municipality of the Netherlands) in the distance, sometimes clear, sometimes … [Read more...]
Cap Juluca, Anguilla
Sitting on the most comfortable lounger ever, watching fat white clouds scuttling by in the seriously blue sky above Cap Juluca on the Caribbean island of Anguilla, I’m wondering why I’d ever want to get up. I suspect the rich and famous who visit here, like Liam Neeson, Denzel Washington, Jennifer Aniston and other cinematic superstars, don’t want to get up much either. This is one great beach, St. Maarten and St. Bart’s on … [Read more...]
Viceroy Santa Monica Celebrates 10 Years as Iconic Beach Hotel
Anniversary Celebration Includes $10,000 Travel Giveaway and Exclusive Programming October, 2012 (Santa Monica, CA) – Viceroy Santa Monica, the flagship property of Viceroy Hotels and Resorts, managed by Viceroy Hotel Group, celebrates 10 years as an iconic Southern California hotel. As a tribute, the property announces special offers and experiences that invite locals and visitors to enjoy the best of the hotel and Santa Monica … [Read more...]
Anguilla is a tropical paradise of tranquility
Thirty three beaches beckon tourists I didn't see any Kentucky Fried Chicken or Burger King franchises on the island of Anguilla. In fact, I didn't locate any chain restaurants on the island. A local told me that Subway once opened a restaurant on the island, but it didn't last long. There also are no large cruise ships, no casinos and no nude bathing. Cruise ships can't go to the island because there isn't a port large enough to handle them. … [Read more...]