Anguilla was an easy hop from St. Martin.  Finding reasonable backpacker-friendly accommodation was a challenge, but we found a great hotel just a 5 minute walk from one of the most beautiful beaches on the island (East Shoal Bay).…

We spent a Christmas in Antigua, and found it to be an inexpensive Caribbean island with a lot to offer.  We didn’t have much luck with the weather, unfortunately, but there are no guarantees – even in the dry season.…

We really enjoyed our time on the beach in Aruba.  We wouldn’t recommend it for anyone wanting a grand cultural experience, but if you’re looking for guaranteed sunshine, great beaches, lots of big hotels with fancy pools, and a pretty downtown to spend a day or so in R

We went to the Bahamas on our honeymoon.   We split our time between the Sandals in Nassau and Club Med Columbus Isle on one of the out-islands (San Salvador).  Although we couldn’t wait to leave the Sandals, the Club Med remains one of the most amazing resorts we’ve ever

We spent Christmas/New Years in Curacao.  Although our choice of hotel (the Hilton Curacao) was a miss, we did still enjoy the island and our time there.…

Dominica really surprised us.  Although it’s lack of white sand beaches mean it’s not on the traditional tourist route, the stunning natural scenery of the island and wealth of sights to explore make it one of our favourite Caribbean destinations.  …

We went to Grenada in the Caribbean for Christmas. We originally intended to spend only 2 weeks there, but we fell in love and extended for a week. First country we’d ever done this in!…

Although we didn’t have anywhere near enough time on the island, we quickly fell in love with this small little corner of France transplanted to the Caribbean.   We hung out on one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen, enjoyed a drive through some fabulous rainforest,

In February 1996, we escaped the cold of our college town in Kingston, Ontario for a winter getaway in Puerto Rico.  We really enjoyed our drive around the island.  It was a great mix of culture and some amazing beaches.  …

Despite our wonderful guesthouse, we weren’t that impressed with St. Lucia. The Pitons are beautiful, but the hassle of the high prices, rough roads, average beaches, questionable cleanliness levels outside the tourist areas, and the local’s indifference to tourists did no

St. Martin is the French side of the Sint Maarten / St. Martin island.  We enjoyed some amazing restaurants, a nice walk in town, and a beautiful drive around the island.…