Help for Hurricane Irma: What you can do

  From Tortola to Tampa, the Caribbean and Florida hold special places in my heart – the people, the music, the landscape and island life in general. I’ve walked along Cane Garden Bay, eaten at Quito Rymer’s Beach Bar, swam to shore from a catamaran at the Soggy Dollar Bar and explored the Keys from […]

Rosewood Tucker’s Point charters Mariner III luxury yacht for guest viewing of 35th America’s Cup

Yachties, water sports enthusiasts and fans of island life in general have their attention tuned to Bermuda. The 35th America’s Cup sailing event takes place for an exciting five weeks beginning May 26, 2017. Hotels, yacht charters and attractions around the island are rolling out offers and packages for this prestigious event. The luxurious Rosewood […]

Sail to Cuba with Royal Caribbean International and the Empress of the Seas

Royal Caribbean is fueling my desire to explore Cuba with its latest itinerary news (well, it’s been a month, but I’ve been a bit preoccupied with planning imaginary trips to post about it). So, here’s the scoop. After undergoing a $50 million revitalization, Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas will make history for the cruise […]

SiriusXM Launches ‘Rio Olympics Radio,’ 24/7 Coverage of 2016 Summer Olympic Games

Now you don’t have to miss any part of Rio Olympics coverage. SiriusXM has launched around-the-clock coverage of the summer Olympic Games on “Rio Olympics Radio,” which airs on channel 106. That’s 6,755 hours of Summer Games coverage for your listening pleasure. The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil airs on NBC August […]

Disney Cruise Line: ‘Frozen’ Characters take to the Sea

Wanna build a snowwwwmannn … in the sand? Olaf’s sun-loving attitude and wonderlust for warm is a perfect representation of my own attitude toward winter. Yeah, it’s pretty, but I’d rather be where it’s warm. Now, Disney Cruise Line has figured out how to combine the best of frozen family fun with a summer adventure. […]

Winter and Spring 2015 ‘Instant Savings’ Offer for Travel to Nassau, Paradise Island, Bahamas

Who wouldn’t want to spend the new year with their toes in warm sand and a view of crystal clear Caribbean water? Nassau, Paradise Island, Bahamas is making it this an affordable and feasible option for winter and spring 2015 travel dates. Known for its super soft, white sand beaches and sparkling turquoise water, Nassau, […]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Caribbean Island Travel Deals

I am not one of those people that will be rushing out at 2:00 a.m. to snag all of the great Black Friday deals. Nope, I’m more of a lay-in-bed-until-10-and-then-drink-hot-chocolate kind of person. You won’t find me in a store on Black Friday. And if you do, call the police because I’ve probably been kidnapped. […]

Disney Cruise Line: New Caribbean Cruising Destinations for 2016

My various versions of a “happy place” have just collided in a big tropical way. The fun and adventure of Walt Disney World and the tranquility and relaxation of crystal clear Caribbean waters … What could be better than that? Disney Cruise Line has just introduced two new Caribbean destinations – Tortola, capital of the […]

The Sandals Foundation: New Programs and Partnerships

The Sandals Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International, celebrated its fifth anniversary with a visit to the annual Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York earlier this year. Headquartered in Barbados, and with offices in New York and London, the main objective of the CTO is the development of […]

SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund Announces 2014 Grant Recipients

The SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Conservation Fund has just announced its plans to fund 57 wildlife conservation projects around the world. Just over 1$ million is being distributed among multiple projects, bringing the amount awarded since the Fund was created in 2003 to more than $11 million. A majority of the grants awarded this year, as with […]

Instant Savings on Fall Travel to Nassau, Paradise Island, Bahamas

Carry that summertime theme of sun, sand, and surf all the way into fall with a getaway to Nassau, Paradise Island, Bahamas. This fall, sun seekers can take advantage of instant savings at some of this tropical destination’s most popular resorts. Nassau, Paradise Island is convenient to many major U.S. departure cities, while still offering […]