Tranquility Wrapped In Blue

I've never seen a place that embodied its tag line more perfectly than Anguilla.  This little island is literally wrapped in impossibly...

Next Stop: Anguilla

It's been a rough week so I'm especially excited to head to the gorgeous British Caribbean island of Anguilla.  It would be enough j...

Nevis' Sunshine's Bar and the Legend of the Killer Bee

If you are on Nevis for even a few hours, you will hear about Sunshine's. Sunshine's Bar i s the island's most famous hangout, w...

The Unusual History of Nevis" Cottle Church

Nevis is a tiny island but it packs a lot of history in its small space. I saw historic ruins and landmarks on every other road but for me, ...

Glimpsing Nevis Peak

Nevis is a multi-faceted island. It might measure only 36 square miles but there are a lot of layers crammed into such a small area. I spent...

Next Stop: Nevis

My island lovers dream will come true this week with an exciting visit to Nevis , the tiny sister island to St. Kitts. Just 36 square miles...

Next Stop: San Juan and St.Croix

I'll never get tired of traveling through the Caribbean, especially since Chicago has gifted us with snow in April. Besides the sun, I...

Bump Grave: Resting Place For Jamaica's only National Heroine

Jamaica is filled with historic landmarks and memorials but one of the most meaningful Jamaican sites that I've visited is the final res...

Jamaica's Historic Devon House

Enveloped in 11 acres of lush gardens and courtyards, in the heart of Kingston, Devon House   represents Jamaica's proud heritage. Const...

Relaxing At St. Lucia's Malabar Beach

It's the heart of winter in Chicago. Snow and ice covers the ground. The "Hawk" is out everyday, blasting a frosty wind down t...

Living High in St. Lucia

One of the most unforgettable experiences that I've had in St. Lucia is being enveloped by the beauty.  Being surrounded by turquoise-co...

Secluded Paradise on St. Lucia's Anse Mamin

St. Lucia is an island that epitomizes the idea of paradise. From striking views of the Pitons twin peaks to lush rain forests and surreal b...

Bob Marley's Kingston House Part I

There's no person that has done more to promote Jamaica and her culture than Robert Nesta Marley. My exploration of Kingston and Port An...

Next Stop: Sweet Jamaica

I never get tired of traveling to Jamaica but I'm especially excited about visiting a parish I've never experienced: Port Antonio in...

Finding Paradise With MLK and Adam Clayton Powell

There's something about Bahamian out islands. I don't know if it's the isolation that allows for a more peaceful vibe or the hon...

Parading Police in Bimini

Observing the interactions and perceptions of the local police around the world is always interesting to me. I watched this parade for the A...

Searching For The Fountain of Youth

The legend of the Fountain of Youth and Ponce De Leon's search for it covers many lands and eras. It was actually the Arawak Indians who...

Bahamas Blue

I've visited the Bahamas many, many, times but I don't recall being so struck by the startling blue water and sky. Every where I ste...

Next Stop: Bimini

I'm extremely excited to visit the Bahamian out island of Bimini this week. Located 50 miles off the coast of Florida, this little islan...

Ti' Punch Tales

I was almost knocked out in Martinique. Not in a brawl but by the heady power of the national drink, ti' punch. A deceptively simple mix...