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  • 3 Favorite Non-Wizarding World Things at Universal Orlando

    3 Favorite Non-Wizarding World Things at Universal Orlando

    It’s no secret, that many people visit Universal Orlando specifically to see The Wizarding World, but Universal has plenty of fun to offer outside of the wands and Butterbeer. Meeting Characters Meeting characters at Disney World is an important part of the experience for most guests, but Universal has it’s fair share of characters too.…

  • Eating Around St. Eustatius

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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,…

  • “How Did You Find Us?”- Elbow Cay-Bahamas

    “How Did You Find Us?”- Elbow Cay-Bahamas

    Their eyes shine with fear, as they ask the question. “How did you find us?” “I went on the internet and Googled, small islands in the Bahamas. Elbow Cay popped up,” I explain. Resident after resident looks us up and down, searching for the smallest whiff of party animal. “We wanted to visit somewhere quiet,…