Aye, mateys! The beautiful islands of the Caribbean were once home to all manner of swashbuckling pirates. Pieces of eight and buried treasure ruled the day. “Walk the plank” and “Shiver me timbers!” were a way of life. “Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum.” We’ve assembled a list of famous pirates of the Caribbean.
As a former Accredited Cruise Counselor with CLIA, I was asked this question all the time: when is the best season to cruise? My answer is still the same today - whenever you've got vacation time, there will be a great cruise waiting for you no matter the season!
But if you’ve got a particular cruise destination in mind, there are some optimal times to visit throughout the year to ensure the best possible cruise experience overall. Generally this means the best chance of having great weather, with no rough seas in sight.
Okay, you know the routine. Relentless holiday planning starts months in advance. Who will be coming for dinner, where are they going to stay - how am I ever going to have enough time to get everything done??! I don't know about you, but for me the stressful holiday season is always followed by inevitable exhaustion. It's a real deterrent to actually enjoying what should be fun!
So, my suggestion? Start a new tradition and run away from it all by taking a Read More
Lights Up: Imagine you're cruising The Caribbean, leisurely sailing from the British Virgin Islands to the Bahamas. See yourself sprawled on a lounge chair. What are you wearing? A super-cute bikini, or your favourite old college t-shirt? Is your hair tucked under a hat, or twisted up with a giant scrunchy? (Yes, you still own one. So what?) Or maybe your fantasy expedition includes icy fjords of Alaska. In that case, you could be sporting a snuggly jacket, sweatshirt, and sensible sneakers.
While enjoying your Eastern Caribbean cruise you'll have plenty of time to go off board and commune with the friendly locals. When you do, why not live like the locals do? There's no better way to explore the culture of a place than to enjoy some of the local delicacies. In the Caribbean that means street food. We've explored each of the islands and are happy to report back the most popular foods to enjoy on the go.
Picture this: It’s your first day cruising at sea, and you’re somewhere between the Florida coastline and the Bahamas islands. Who’s to say exactly what the precise latitude might be? From the perspective of your poolside lounge chair, you’re content to gaze at the stretch of sky and aquamarine sea. The city traffic snarls and office paper piles couldn’t be further from your mind. You roll over on your stomach, and reach for your phone for a time check – and that’s where the trouble begins.
When I teach a beginner’s yoga class, the most essential tool comes down to one simple instruction: Breathe. Easy, yes? But just think – whether you’re taking an exotic cruise vacation or spending a quiet weekend at home – how long does it take you before your mind settles down and you’re able to deeply relax and exhale?
One of the best ways to experience the Western Caribbean islands is to eat like the locals do. Each destination serves up their own brand of Caribbean inspired street food. We've assembled some favourite local dishes everyone needs to try while travelling through the Western Caribbean.
While most of the Mexican restaurants in the States are delicious, most are not 100% authentic Mexican cuisine. While on a Mexico cruise, expand your food knowledge and try some of these daring dishes! Here are some suggestions for those of you who have a culinary curiosity.
Long before beautiful, tropical Hawaii became the 50th and last state in the USA, it was a kingdom ruled by the descendants of fearless Polynesian explorers. Visitors cruising to Hawaii today can still see the Polynesian influence everywhere on the islands, from its people to its language to its food. Some of the Polynesian island nations that have had the greatest influence on Hawaii are Tonga, Tahiti, Fiji, Marquesas, Samoa and Aotearoa (New Zealand and Maori).
