Tag: islands

Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar and Market-Hawaii

I jump up from the picnic bench as the first notes float in the air. I love this song, I whisper. The dance floor floods with people. They love this song too. Seniors, middle-agers, young adults, and kids sway-dance together to the chorus, “Don’t worry, about a thing, ‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright.”…
Biscayne National Park-Florida

Our boat gently bounces over the turquoise, National Park water. If your eyes need a dose of the Caribbean, without the Caribbean travel, Biscayne National Park will quench your vision. Biscayne National Park is one of the United States’ natural water parks. Though there is land, the park is mainly comprised of water. The Dante…
Eating Around St. Eustatius

The idea of eating on the island of St. Eustatius excited me. Though we’ve had our fair share of Caribbean cuisine on other trips, I’d yet to really experience Dutch food, and the thought of combining the two cuisines, sparked curiosity on my tongue. Harbour Club The first night of lapping water and island breezes…
Things To Do-St. Eustatius

Though scuba diving is the main reason most visitors come to St. Eustatius, there is no lack of non-diving activities. Whether you want to explore nature, or discover the island’s history, an adventure awaits. Take a Tour People often knock tours. Why pay the money for a tour when you can see the same things…
Hiking The Quill with Pulmonary Hypertension-St. Eustatius

The day starts out uncertain. The main reason our feet land on the island of St. Eustatius is to hike The Quill. The problem, I wasn’t sure I could hike The Quill. The Quill is a long dormant volcano. There is trail that leads to the rim of the volcano, and a trail that takes…
Staying at The Old Gin House-St. Eustatius

There are trips where an accommodation is just a place to shower and rest your head. Then there are trips where the accommodation is an important part of the experience. I mentioned in the previous post, that when I saw pictures of The Old Gin House, it was love at first sight. The brick and…
Getting to St. Eustatius Island

It’s the year of trips to places that make people say, where? First, Elbow Cay, Bahamas, then, St. Eustatius. With our second winter getaway undecided, I turn to my favorite source of travel information, travel blogs. A post on St. Kitts sparks my interest, so I click on TripAdvisor to check out the islands’ accommodation…
Things To Do on Elbow Cay-Bahamas

A small island, Elbow Cay had enough to keep us occupied, but left plenty of time for what we wanted to do most, relax.
Unexpected Volunteering-Elbow Cay-Bahamas

It’s a leisurely morning on Elbow Cay, Bahamas. We sip coffee on the deck of the Hope Town Coffee House, there is no schedule, we have no plans. A morning walk is the perfect activity to soak in all of the island goodness. As we descend the coffee house steps, we’re greeted by two, enthusiastic,…