He called Jamaica ‘home,’ and he never left. Forty years ago, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart founded Sandals® Resorts, but his love story with the Caribbean began long before that. Born in Kingston, Stewart spent his youngest years along Jamaica’s north coast. An entrepreneur from the start, a young Stewart began working at his mother’s business before stepping out on his…
When Luke Mathot travels, he explores with his car, his eyes, and most importantly, his taste buds. “I want the most immersive experience possible wherever I go,” Mathot says. This explains why he enjoys eating soup from paper cups in Jamaica and comparing buss up shut at roadside stands in the eastern Caribbean. It’s also why Mathot jumped at…
Sharing a recap of Disney cruise #1! Disney Fantasy to Nassau and Lookout Cay. Check out all of my top Disney Cruise tips in this post. Hi friends! Happy Monday! How are you? I hope you’re having a wonderful start to the week. The kids are off for spring break (bless it) and we’re looking forward to planting all…
Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? Ours… sucked the life out of me lol. I’m so glad it’s the weekend! The Pilot has been traveling a lot, so I was doing to solo parenting thing and Liv had her Junior High show, plus P’s basketball and their insane amount of homework. Flowers for Liv: Our weekly stop…
A few years ago I went to Curaçao. It instantly became one of my favorite destinations. I had traveled to many Caribbean islands and I’m from one myself, Saint Lucia. Still, the friendliness of the people stood out. Islanders are known for their warmth, but it was especially clear in Curaçao. I can still remember the smiles and the…
Considering a vacation in Nassau, The Bahamas, and not sure where to stay? Here’s something most travel guides won’t tell you: choosing where to stay in Nassau isn’t really about star ratings or who has the tallest waterslide. It’s about your rhythm. How you want your mornings to feel, how busy you want your afternoons, and what version of…
Don’t know where to start? We’ve got several excellent options for popping the question. With spring comes a plethora of new beginnings — including colorful blooms, cleansing your home, and even the arrival of lots of adorable baby animals. What could possibly be the best new beginning for a couple than a marriage proposal? We think springtime might be…
The stadium buzzes with anticipation as the pitch glows beneath bright lights. A whistle cuts through the air and suddenly the crowd is on its feet, hearts racing as the world’s biggest soccer tournament begins. Now imagine experiencing that electric energy — but trading the crowded stadium for a beachside resort, where the Caribbean Sea welcomes you just steps…
Sharing a quick, easy and super delicious ceviche recipe where you actually cook the shrimp but preserve the perfect texture. This recipe is ideal for an spring or summer BBQs or dinner parties! Hi friends! How are you? I hope your week is off to an amazing start. I’m still working on my Disney cruise recap post – should…
The Olde English rhyme for brides is still one that couples repeat today. While considered an ancient tradition, the refrain— “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, a six pence in her shoe”—was first widely distributed in a British newspaper in the 1870s. Variations across the Empire were common, but the notion of brides including a blue hue…