The Caribbean is a bucket-list destination that most people dream of visiting at least once in their lifetime. A group of tropical islands situated off the coast of South America with warm turquoise waters and sleepy palm trees swaying gently in the breeze on a golden-sand beach, what's not desirable about it? But there are… Read More
Three Beaches in Three Days in St Barthélemy
The following morning all remnants of the rainstorm from the day before were gone. The ocean was once again calm, peacefully caressing the island’s jagged shoreline and murmuring softly, as if calling us over to dabble in its shallows. Today we were heading to St Bart’s longest swathe of sand which was concealed in a… Read More
Thursday, 14 February 2013
The Mardi Gras Carnival in Gustavia
My first few days on the island of St Bart’s had been absolute bliss. On our first full day, our rental car had arrived. I did not envy my parents for having to drive the silver 4x4 up and down the driveway of death. As we were still without any clothing, we took it as… Read More
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Finding Solace in St Barts
The sprawling villa in the hills opened up in front of me. The gentle murmuring of the crystal clear infinity pool was in my ears, as I soaked up the open-planned rooms, the grand kitchen flowing into the living area and the open patio windows which led to the pool area, flanked by palm trees.… Read More
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Shopping & Sunbathing in St Barthélemy
My dreams were interrupted by a low groaning-like sound. I blinked open my eyes, heavy with sleep, aware that my bed was juddering ever so slightly. Memories of the previous day came flooding back. The anchor! We had arrived at another destination. All fatigue disappeared in a flash and I made my way over to… Read More
Friday, 6 April 2012
Taking the Ferry from Anguilla to St Barthélemy
It was our third day on the small island of Anguilla. After spending my time soaking up the sun’s glorious rays beside the ocean, it was time to reignite some adventure with a day trip to a nearby island called St Barthélemy. The best way to travel between Anguilla and St Bathélemy is by ferry.… Read More
Sunday, 15 May 2011