green bridge near La Romana cruise port
Caribbean, Dominican Republic

La Romana Cruise Port • A Crew Member’s Guide

Oh, La Romana cruise port! My old friend! The Dominican Republic is a popular stopping place on plenty of Caribbean cruises, with a plethora of ports to choose from. And La Romana cruise port is one of the most visited of them all, with a sizeable terminal which is the perfect place for welcoming large… Continue reading La Romana Cruise Port • A Crew Member’s Guide

Caribbean, Dominica

Swimming in Titou Gorge • Dominica’s stunning natural wonder

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

blonde woman on Maho Beach
Caribbean, St Maarten

St Maarten Cruise Port to Maho Beach • A Day Trip to the Airplane Beach

How to get from St Maarten cruise port to Maho Beach in one day. 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 sandy paradise with crystal clear water, palm trees, and every now and again, an airplane zooming… Continue reading St Maarten Cruise Port to Maho Beach • A Day Trip to the Airplane Beach

the lighthouse beach in la romana
Caribbean, Dominican Republic

Playa Dominicus- A guide to the Lighthouse Beach in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic

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

what to do in Guadeloupe
Caribbean, Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe Cruise Port • Pretty Pointe-a-Pitre

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

the best beaches in Guadeloupe
Caribbean, Guadeloupe

Îlet du Gosier, Guadeloupe • A French Caribbean island paradise

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