Islands & Regions

A woman with a large blue sun hat is enjoying herself on a Caribbean beach

Best time to travel the Caribbean?

Most people will say there is never a wrong time to travel to the Caribbean, and we tend to agree. The weather is generally great year-round, the food is always delicious and the people are always welcoming, but there can be a difference in experiences when you travel during the peak seasons or...
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An Introduction to Bonaire

Located at the southern end of the Caribbean island chain, Bonaire prides itself on being an environmentalists’ paradise. The island has focused on preserving its beauty and has over the years taken steps to accomplish this. 100% of the islands surrounding waters are protected, which means this...
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Island Hopping starting from St. Maarten

Island Hopping - Starting Point St. Maarten

St. Maarten has long been known as the hub of the Caribbean and the journey started back in 1943 when the first commercial flight landed on a very sleepy island in the middle of the Caribbean. The airport has since been expanded and remodeled several times and is currently rebuilding after having...
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Coral Nursery Ladder At St. Maarten Reef

St Maarten’s Coral Restoration Project

Why is coral so important? Coral reefs are the richest and most diverse ecosystems on earth; corals are reef builders and therefore extremely important. Coral reefs support more species per unit area than any other marine environment. Reefs are essential for fisheries and provide a home for...
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A jetty in Anguilla Caribbean

Getting to Anguilla

Anguilla, one of the best-kept secrets of the Caribbean, is located just north of the island of St. Maarten/St. Martin. Its tranquil charm and culinary diversity attract visitors from all over the world. With the island being only 26 km long and 4.8 km wide it's not surprising that the airport,...
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Surviving a storm while on vacation

The Caribbean region is known for its powerful hurricanes that bear down quickly and leave nothing but destruction in its path. The official hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 31st with the peak typically settling in during September. Locals have spent years preparing, and...
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Saba - The Caribbean’s hidden secret

Saba, the unspoiled queen, is a small island rich with history. For centuries, this island was a hub of the shipping industry, with many of the regions ship captains coming from the naval families that once lived there. Saba may be small, but what she lacks in land mass she more than makes up for...
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Caribbean Holiday Accessories

Packing tips and tricks for Caribbean travel

Although I am the classic over-packer when it comes to vacations, I have over the years, managed to streamline things. Smart packing cannot only save you time, but it can often enough save you money. Most airlines restrict baggage weight and numbers and often include large fees for additional...
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Sunset Cruise St Maarten

My Top 5 things to do while in St. Maarten

What makes St. Maarten unique is the melting pot of cultures and communities. St. Maarten boasts over 100 nationalities and has a variety of foods and celebrations from around the world. With the influx of people also comes new ideas, activities, and investments which means there is a lot to do...
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Anguilla - Living the simple life

Anguilla is fondly known as one of the best-kept secrets of the Caribbean. The islands British charm is casually entwined with the local customs and traditions to offer an experience found nowhere else in the world. The island has worked hard to preserve her natural beauty and charm which in turn...
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