My friend Ismael and I recently booked a five-night cruise on Virgin Voyages out of Miami. Since this was our very first ocean cruise, neither of us knew exactly what to expect. But once we boarded the Scarlet Lady, saw our cabin, and had our first drink, we knew...
The Caribbean is a region with so many world-class destinations. Choosing one can sometimes be overwhelming! If you’re looking for an island with local charm that still has good tourism infrastructure, Curaçao is a fascinating place that really...
Aruba is one of the Caribbean’s most welcoming destinations! It's blessed with reliably dry weather, low humidity, and low risk of hurricanes. Check out this blog post for a comprehensive guide to "One Happy Island," including beaches, food, towns, and more!
Going off the beaten path on Aruba is a little tricky. Perhaps the best way to do so is to rent a UTV or an ATV. This will allow you to explore the island’s rugged northern shore, which has no paved roads but provides access to stunning natural desert landscapes...
The Caribbean island of Anguilla is one of the most impressive beach destinations I’ve ever seen. It has almost forty miles of breathtaking tropical coastline that ranges from soft, white sand beaches to dramatic rocky cliffs. However, some of the best beaches in Anguilla aren’t even located on its main island at all...
I’m going to make a bold claim: the island of Anguilla has some of the best beaches in the world! Now, I admit that I haven’t been to every beach on Earth, so I could be wrong. But I have seen beaches on five continents. And they all pale in comparison to Anguilla’s fine, white sand and immaculately clear waters...
Anyone who loves the beach needs to put Anguilla at the top of their travel wish list. But Anguilla’s other main draw is its stunning culinary scene! During our week-long visit to the British West Indies, my friend Ismael and I had so much fun beach hopping and trying as many restaurants and bars on the island as possible...
I recently spent a few nights on a unique Caribbean island: Sint Maarten/Saint-Martin! Its name suggests its most defining feature: that the island is divided into two countries! With a French side on the northern half and a Dutch side on the southern half, Saint Martin is the smallest inhabited land mass divided between two...
If you’ve been following Caffeinated Excursions, then you know that one of things that inspired me to start blogging was my newfound love of all things Caribbean. In addition to pristine beaches, ... this part of the world has fascinating cultures and histories. This is especially true of the tiny Colombian island of San Andrés...
Earlier this month I spent a weekend in Belize and absolutely loved it! I visited the quiet little town of Corozal right across from the Mexico border and was fascinated by the little details that make this town so quaint. Corozal was the perfect place to get a first look at Belizean culture...