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June 30, 2022
Stretching 200 miles across four barrier islands that separate mainland North Carolina from the Atlantic Ocean, the Outer Banks (also known as OBX) offers a diversity of landscapes, from pristine protected beaches to marshes to stunning gardens to seriously large sand dunes. In addition to one of the oldest and most mysterious histories in the […]
January 20, 2022
Widely considered one of the most beautiful island nations in the world, you’ve seen photos of Maldives’ highly photographed beaches. With decadent overwater bungalows cantilevered over shimmering aqua lagoons, stunning sugar-white sand beaches, and kaleidoscope sunsets dipping into the horizon, it’s no wonder the Maldives make it to the top of so many bucket lists. […]
January 10, 2022
Covering a wide swath of the area between the southern US and eastern Mexico, the Caribbean Islands offer a myriad of landscapes, activities, and price ranges. From exotic turquoise beaches to lush, dense jungles and cactus-strewn deserts, activities ranging from snorkeling to hiking, rum-tasting, cigar-rolling, and historical exploration, there’s something for everyone, whether you are […]
January 6, 2022
If you’ve been reading my articles here and in print magazines for the last ten years, you’ll know that I’ve been on a quest to find the most beautiful beach in the world for about all of my adult life. After visiting some of the most amazing tropical paradise beaches such as Bora Bora, Seychelles, […]
December 9, 2021
The Greek Islands… If there’s a more romantic destination, I haven’t found it yet. While there are allegedly thousands of Greek islands, the number of inhabited islands is said to be somewhere between 166 and 227, spread over the eastern Mediterranean Sea and grouped as thus: the Cyclades, the Ionian Islands, the Sporades, the Dodecanese, […]
November 25, 2021
Pristine white-sand beaches lapped by stunning iridescent turquoise water, vibrant culture, unique wildlife, and friendly locals – this is what you’ll find in Destination Africa off the east coast in the Indian Ocean. Tourists who are doing a safari in nearby Tanzania, Kenya, or even South Africa should not leave the continent without taking a […]
November 8, 2021
As the four-wheel-drive jeep lunges forward along an unpaved road in the Arikok National Park, I have to laugh at my Caribbean experience. Aruba turned out to be a lot more than resort hotels lining white sandy beaches and lazy days lounging by the pool. My trip turned into two weeks filled with adventure, much […]
September 29, 2021
Koufonisia Island, one of the islands we visited on our Yacht Getaways Cyclades Route, surprised us. Small in size but big in impact, the island’s exotic crystal-clear aqua beaches, fascinating sea caves, sunsets over old windmills, and delicious Greek food, Koufonisia certainly lives up to the moniker “paradise.” Koufonisia (Κουφονήσι) is a secret gem, arguably […]
September 3, 2021
Jamaica is the third-largest Caribbean island, and there are several areas to stay. Depending on how much time you will be on the island, you might be able to leisurely visit many different cities and beaches, but or for a Jamaica weekend, you can find lots of fun things to do in Ocho Rios! This […]
September 3, 2021
Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation. It’s a favorite with couples, but there are also a lot of things to see and do in Barbados with kids. Covering just 166 square miles, it’s the most easterly of the Caribbean Islands and part of the Lesser Antilles. From the boulder-strewn […]