This week’s Photo Friday (#FriFotos) theme is HAPPY PLACES.   In late 2009, Chris and I traveled to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, my favorite Caribbean destination so far.  During our trip, we boarded the Friendship Rose, a 101-ft dual mast schooner for a day of sailing to the Tobago Cays, with...

Q: I’m looking to plan out a 5/6 night Caribbean March break for my family (wife, two kids, 19 & 22) during spring break 2012. We’re looking for a rest — w/swimming, snorkeling, boating, etc. And we’re on your basic kids-in-college budget. We’re open to going to a variety...

Today’s Photo Friday (#FriFotos on Twitter) theme is LUXURY.   In January 2009, Chris and I traveled to the Turks and Caicos island of Providenciales, a much needed break from the cold weather on the US East Coast. When we arrived, I realized that for $350 per night accommodations, we were...

This week’s Photo Friday (#FriFotos) theme is BLUE.  Pictured above is a photo taken at dusk, looking out toward Young Island, St. Vincent, West Indies.  

Red habanero peppers, from the Caribbean.  Take a bite… I dare you. Photo taken in a restaurant in St John, US Virgin Islands.  

This week’s Photo Friday (#FriFotos) theme is WATER.  Pictured is a woman looking out over the peaceful water before sunset on the Arabella, a 160 ft. tri-masted tall ship.  The Arabella is part of the Windjammers sailing cruise line, and it sails  New England in the summer, the Mid-Atlantic region...

A fire breathing performer entertains the dining crowd at Rhumb Lines restaurant in St. John, US Virgin Islands.

This Photo Friday shot is from Dominica, in the Caribbean.  Pictured is the Valley of Desolation, a terrain in drastic contrast to the lush rain forest in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park.  The Valley of Desolation is en-route to the Boiling Lake on an 11 mile hiking trail which traverses the...

2010 was full of many wonderful experiences. I rode in a hot air balloon, brunched at Commanders Palace in New Orleans, and mingled with the artistic elite at Art Basel Miami.  But I may remember it as the year that I discovered I could love cruising.I’m not talking about behemoth ships or...

Question: I am interested in going to Provo in June 2011 to take in 6 days of diving and sightseeing. My wife is a shopper and beach/pool person. We would like to stay at Ocean Club West, but would like something a little nicer but not over $1500 per person for the week. Can you recommend something...