Dominica is an absolute gem, (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, which is a completely different place), and a visit to Titou Gorge is one of the best things to do on the stunning ‘Nature Island’ of the Caribbean. Just be aware that the only way to see the waterfall at the end,… Continue reading Swimming in Titou Gorge • Dominica’s stunning natural wonder
How to get from St Maarten cruise port to Maho Beach in one day. Because a trip to the famous 'Airplane Beach' is considered a must-see when docking in Philipsburg. The Airplane Beach in St Maarten is not what I was expecting. I had previously had an image of a fairly peaceful wide open white… Continue reading St Maarten Cruise Port to Maho Beach • A Day Trip to the Airplane Beach
Playa Dominicus, Bayahibe. We had seen the striped lighthouse on the beach from the boat on the way to Isla Saona- a stout navy blue and white cylinder with what looked like a terracotta roof. At the time, we were preoccupied with the gloriousness of the flying fish jetting out of the water and soaring… Continue reading Playa Dominicus- A guide to the Lighthouse Beach in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic
If you want a slice of postcard-perfect paradise, I'm telling you now folks: this is the place to go. Plage de la Caravelle in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, is a typical Caribbean paradise. (The type you might find on a Bounty advert- white sand, turquoise sea, golden palm trees swaying in the sunshine.) The only other beach… Continue reading Plage de la Caravelle • The most beautiful beach in Guadeloupe?
There is an actual telephone box beach in Antigua! Whilst I might not have been to all 365 beaches on the island, Dickenson Bay beach is without a doubt one of the best beaches in Antigua. Hands up who else remembers the days of telephone boxes!? In England these red-painted booths are iconic, and as… Continue reading Best Beaches in Antigua • The Telephone Box at Dickenson Bay Beach
The vibrant city of Pointe-a-Pitre is home to Guadeloupe cruise port, where many cruise ships dock on their Caribbean itineraries. Whether you want to explore the city, or get out into its surroundings, here are my top tips for docking in this incredible destination. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small… Continue reading Guadeloupe Cruise Port • Pretty Pointe-a-Pitre
Cruise ship crew life, can be really weird, there's no denying it. On this particular occasion I got stranded in Hamburg (not allowed to board the ship due to illness), had some awkward issues with US immigration, and witnessed a bizarre bust-up in a hotel- before I was able to board the ship in Montego… Continue reading Cruise Ship Crew Life: Journey to Jamaica
Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic, is basically PARADISE. The surrounding water is crystal clear and filled with tropical fish, and the island itself is filled with palm trees and white sand. The island is also home to a private beach owned by Costa Cruises, which is how we were lucky enough to be spending… Continue reading A Day on Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic
The tiny island of Îlet du Gosier is one of the most magical places in the Caribbean, reachable from the Plage de la Datcha either by ferry or kayak. (Or you could even swim if you're strong enough.) Here's how to spend a day on this glorious piece of paradise. *This site uses affiliate links,… Continue reading Îlet du Gosier, Guadeloupe • A French Caribbean island paradise
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Le Jardin de Balata, a botanical garden in Martinique, is just about the most beautiful garden I have ever set foot in. (What a claim to make, but take a look at the pictures for my reasoning for this drastic declaration.) *This site… Continue reading Le Jardin de Balata • Martinique’s Garden of Eden
