Nestled in the middle of the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, Antigua is a dream destination for sailors, yachties, history buffs, and beach bums. I was mesmerized by the island’s captivating charm, its nautical ports, the warmth of the island’s locals, and the stunning vistas at every turn. Here are my top reasons to visit […]

The Seychelles are an archipelago of 115 islands set in the Indian ocean roughly 1100 miles east of Tanzania. Many of these wild islands of granite and coral are uninhabited and largely unknown compared to their neighbor islands, the Maldives. Less polished and definitely less visited than the Maldives, the Seychelles are known best by […]

  The Bahamas is an archipelago of 700 islands set in the clearest waters of the Atlantic Ocean, only 30 of which are inhabited. There are also over 2,000 cays (coral reefs) in the Bahamas chain,  making it difficult to choose which island to visit. Each has its own distinctive charm and personality, whether it […]

Packing for a tropical vacation can be fun or a downright chore, depending on how much research you do on the location you’re going to, the resort’s dress code and general vibe, and how much you want to lug around with you through airports. With airlines charging hefty fees for checked bags and charter airlines […]

As I’ve mentioned in past posts,  I’m not a fan of big, splashy, Disneyland type resorts. I go on vacation to reconnect with spirit and commune with nature, but I also don’t want to sacrifice good service, outstanding food, and photo-worthy accommodations.  I have had my eye on a few properties that fit the bill, […]

Up until now most of my travel adventures have been with my daughter, but she is finishing her junior year of college, heading to Australia for 2 months for a work internship, and building a life of her own. I had planned a fabulous pre-Australia trip to Bali for the two of us next month […]

I’m headed to Bali in May with my daughter before she begins a college internship in Sydney, Australia and I’m beyond excited.  Bali has been number one on my bucket list for years for a variety of reasons;  it is a nature lover’s dream of mountains, jungles, and spectacular beaches,  a mecca for spa, yoga, […]

As I approach my 53rd birthday, I feel a greater sense of urgency and motivation to fulfill my bucket list experiences before it’s too late. Maybe it’s because I work in a hospital in the critical care and trauma units so I see things most people don’t;  lives cut short due to accidents,  a cancer […]