Travel Dates: February 2025 What to do in Antigua Shirley Heights Lookout – A restored military lookout, the panoramic views here are beautiful. However, access to the lookout costs $15 per person, though it also includes access to Nelson’s Dockyard. After passing the ticket booth, turn left to reach the Dow’s Hill Interpretation Centre whereContinue reading “Antigua”
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St. Kitts
Travel Dates: May 2024 Things to do in St. Kitts: We visited two beaches in St. Kitts: Cockleshell Bay Beach and Frigate Bay Beach. Of the two, I recommend Cockleshell Bay as the waves are calmer here and the beach is suitable for snorkeling (clear waters that are relatively shallow). Frigate Bay had larger wavesContinue reading “St. Kitts”
Saint Lucia
Travel Dates: November 2023 Things to do in Saint Lucia: Tet Paul Nature Hike – Do not miss this relatively easy hike for beautiful views of Gros Piton and Petit Piton, the two famous mountains on the island. The hike is a ~45 minute loop and costs $10 USD per person, which includes an optionalContinue reading “Saint Lucia”
Cayman Islands
Travel Dates: July 2022 Hotel: The Locale Hotel Grand Cayman Very convenient location–close to several restaurants, walking distance to Camana Bay (see activities section for more details), and accessible to the public beach. It’s one of the cheaper hotels on the Seven Mile Beach strip, and has free parking and free breakfast. The hotel alsoContinue reading “Cayman Islands”
Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Travel Dates: December 2021 Hotel: Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay Bahia Principe is an all-inclusive resort about an hour away from Montego Bay, and the hotel offers airport transport buses ($28/person roundtrip). We chose Bahia because through Priceline’s lottery function, we were able to get a good deal at Bahia Principe Grand, especially since hotelContinue reading “Runaway Bay, Jamaica”
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Travel Dates: December 2020 Hotel: Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar This is an all-inclusive, adults only resort that is part of the larger Bahia property with other resorts on premise. We got dropped off at Bahia Aquamarine because cars are not able to drive to Ambar (the road is narrow), so we had to wait forContinue reading “Punta Cana, Dominican Republic”
Globe Trotter 