Somerville, Mass – What better way to warm up your winter than by hosting a Caribbean Cookout? (Sure, you could actually go to the Caribbean. That would be okay too. But other than that, what better way…?) We had a great time…
Gourmet Island
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos — Feasting on fresh, local seafood is one of the essential elements of any Caribbean getaway—along with basking in the sun on fine-sand beaches and soaking in turquoise waters. The island of Providenciales promises all of these…
Cayman Turtle Center
West Bay, Grand Cayman – I have spent all week deliberating about the Cayman Turtle Center — reading about it, questioning locals and grilling tourists about their experiences. On my last day, I finally went to check it out in person. Why all…
Stingray City
Grand Cayman – The Wreck Bar at Rum Point posts a lists of Questions Not to Ask, ie, dumb questions frequently asked by tourists. (Example: “Do you live here?” Answer: “No, we jetski in from Miami daily.”) Or this one: Is…
Cycling Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman – My favorite way to see almost any destination is by bicycle. It’s quick enough that you can cover a lot of territory. But it’s close to the ground, so it’s easy to slow down, stop, explore and interact.…
North Side, Grand Cayman
North Side, Grand Cayman – Today I needed a couple of kids with me. Not everybody makes it over to the lesser developed north coast of Grand Cayman. But if you’re traveling with kiddos it’s worth the effort, as these attractions may…
Cayman Island Adventure
George Town, Cayman – For the second time in just over a month, I have jetted off to a paradisaical Caribbean island and left my children behind. Poor me. This time, the boys are staying home with their Daddio, so…
Top Picks for Kids: Bonaire
Bonaire – You didn’t think I would forget the B of the ABC islands, did you? Bonaire was my favorite of the three islands, though it’s the smallest and probably the least suited for children (at least until they learn…
Top Picks for Kids: Curaçao
Curaçao – As I finish my write-up, here’s another sneak peak – an excerpt from LP’s future (admittedly short) section on Travel with Children. Curaçao is an ideal destination for families, as there are sights and activities for kids of…
Top Picks for Kids: Aruba
Aruba – How sad that I did not take the twins to Aruba (sort of). But I didn’t stop thinking about them the entire time I was away – and especially about how much fun they would have on the Happy Island.…