Travel

Last year, I sailed on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima, one of the brand’s new luxury class cruiseships. I’m not a fan of the mega-cruise ships but the Prima is different. Even though it accommodates 3,100 guests, it feels much more intimate because of some cool new design concepts coupled with the highest staff-to-guest ratio. READ MY ARTICLE ON ISLANDS.COM ABOUT MY TRIP ON THE NORWEGIAN PRIMA! About The Norwegian Prima Cruise Ship Launched in 2022,…

Who doesn’t love Aruba? I mean, it’s got a little bit of something for everyone. It’s a top destination for summer vacations since it is outside the hurricane belt, a surprise to many people! Last time I was there was in the winter months (my favorite time to go) so I was excited to go back and explore a bit more of the island, and a new resort on Eagle Beach Aruba. READ MY ISLANDS.COM…

I love exotic travel (you know that from reading my blog) but you might also be surprised to know I love a simple, laid back beach vacation. And Mexico is always at the top of the list, partly because it’s so easy to get to. I first visited the Live Aqua Resort Cancun on a girls’ trip years ago. I loved it so much, I took my husband back for a pandemic escape. Live Aqua…

Yeah, I travel a lot. A LOT! But what you don’t see in my cheeky posts is that I’m a very anxious traveler. I mean a full blown stress ball! I’m usually popping some anti-anxiety meds a few days before my trip because my stomach is literally in knots. And as an OCD trip planner, there are some things I do to try and eliminate any situations so I can enjoy stress-free travel, especially when…

Belize, with its stunning rainforests and pristine beaches, offers an extraordinary vacation experience for every type of traveler. Known for its incredible biodiversity, rich Mayan history, and world-class beaches like Placencia Belize, this small Central American country is a must-visit destination. Whether you’re a nature lover, history buff, or beach enthusiast, Belize has something for you. In this guide, we’ll explore the best things to do in Belize, from thrilling jungle adventures to relaxing beach…

Cancun is perhaps Mexico’s most famous playground. But if you want to get out of the Spring Break-style beach party crowd, head south to Riviera Maya. While the cancun resort map looks enticing, plan to escape to a more chill destination. Hospitality brand Grupo Xcaret has opened three luxury Riviera Maya all-inclusive resorts (two with AAA 5-Diamond status) that are stunningly beautiful and unique. Xcaret translates to “small inlet” in the Mayan language. These properties…