Caribbean Archive

  • It only took one quick glance at my Aruba itinerary for me to know this was going to be my favorite day on the island for two reasons. a) I'd get to opportunity to capture natural beauty at its finest through my lens and b) snorkeling. OMG, yay!

    Exploring Aruba’s Natural Beauty with De Palm Tours

    It only took one quick glance at my Aruba itinerary for me to know this was going to be my favorite day on the island for two reasons. a) I'd get to opportunity to capture natural beauty at its finest through my lens and b) snorkeling. OMG, yay!

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  • White-sand beaches, cooling trade winds and warm, friendly people are just a few reasons why so many people return to Aruba year after year. But that's not all there is to this small island. With a plethora of activities on offer, it's definitely easy to see how Aruba lives up to its title of being 'One Happy Island'.

    5 Things to Do in Aruba

    White-sand beaches, cooling trade winds and warm, friendly people are just a few reasons why so many people return to Aruba year after year. But that's not all there is to this small island. With a plethora of activities on offer, it's definitely easy to see how Aruba lives up to its title of being 'One Happy Island'.

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  • Fat kid alert. If you're like me when on vacation, you'll spend a vast majority of your day thinking about the scrumptious, culinary delights you will be feasting on later that evening. Aruba may be a small island, but it definitely does not disappoint in terms of dining; the options are prodigious.

    Aruba’s Food Scene: Where to Eat

    Fat kid alert. If you're like me when on vacation, you'll spend a vast majority of your day thinking about the scrumptious, culinary delights you will be feasting on later that evening. Aruba may be a small island, but it definitely does not disappoint in terms of dining; the options are prodigious.

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  • If I was being completely honest, the word ‘Aruba’ only ever came out of my mouth while singing along to The Beach Boys, ‘Kokomo’, and believe me, that wasn’t very often. If you are not from around here, I think Aruba is definitely one of those lesser-known islands in the Caribbean.

    Paradise Found: Marriott Aruba Resort & Stellaris Casino Review

    If I was being completely honest, the word ‘Aruba’ only ever came out of my mouth while singing along to The Beach Boys, ‘Kokomo’, and believe me, that wasn’t very often. If you are not from around here, I think Aruba is definitely one of those lesser-known islands in the Caribbean.

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  • When you work hard, you get rewarded... where I work, they like to take the entire company on a cruise to the Bahamas, baby!

    IZEA Bahamas Cruise

    When you work hard, you get rewarded... where I work, they like to take the entire company on a cruise to the Bahamas, baby!

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  • 2010 was an emotional roller coaster that took me on a ride I will never forget - from the happiest point of my life, to the saddest, to finding a happy medium, let’s take a look at how the year unfolded...

    Goodbye 2010

    2010 was an emotional roller coaster that took me on a ride I will never forget - from the happiest point of my life, to the saddest, to finding a happy medium, let’s take a look at how the year unfolded...

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  • A visual look into my personal tradition of collecting shot glasses for keep sake memories while travelling.

    Another City, Another Shot Glass

    A visual look into my personal tradition of collecting shot glasses for keep sake memories while travelling.

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  • ~ DAY FOUR ~ Today is our final day aboard Monarch of the Seas and we are scheduled to be at sea for the entire day. Knowing this the night prior, we  plan to sleep in and attend brunch. There are many activities planned on board the ship today to keep the guests amused, but for the most part, we […]

    Bahama-Rama IV

    ~ DAY FOUR ~ Today is our final day aboard Monarch of the Seas and we are scheduled to be at sea for the entire day. Knowing this the night prior, we  plan to sleep in and attend brunch. There are many activities planned on board the ship today to keep the guests amused, but for the most part, we […]

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  • ~ DAY THREE ~ Day three sneaks up on us quicker than we would have liked. After only a few hours of sleep we wake to Mike’s cell phone alarm and take turns getting ready; I’m first. Every one after me seems to take their time so I head up to Deck 11 alone and tell the others to meet […]

    Bahama-Rama III

    ~ DAY THREE ~ Day three sneaks up on us quicker than we would have liked. After only a few hours of sleep we wake to Mike’s cell phone alarm and take turns getting ready; I’m first. Every one after me seems to take their time so I head up to Deck 11 alone and tell the others to meet […]

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  • ~ DAY TWO ~ I was feeling quite energized considering I’d only scored myself five hours of sleep. I can’t figure out if the incredible sleep was due to the fact that we have no windows in our Stateroom and therefore no light came creeping in or because my bed was just so damn comfortable. Waking up hang-over free was […]

    Bahama-Rama II

    ~ DAY TWO ~ I was feeling quite energized considering I’d only scored myself five hours of sleep. I can’t figure out if the incredible sleep was due to the fact that we have no windows in our Stateroom and therefore no light came creeping in or because my bed was just so damn comfortable. Waking up hang-over free was […]

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