Just for fun, I want to share with you a recipe for a dish served at the Soggy Dollar beach bar on Jost Van Dyke. Soggy Dollar Carrot~Ginger Soup 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 Lg. onion, finely chopped 1/4 C. fresh ginger, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 7 C. chicken stock Snipped fresh chives, […]
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Jost Van Dyke ~ have you heard of it? Known as the Barefoot Island and the Friendly Island. This tiny island is located in the Caribbean, is part of the British Virgin Islands and only 4 miles off of Tortola’s west end. This is where you want to come when you need to get away
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Welcome to St. Bart’s. This tiny island in the Caribbean may remind you a little bit of the French Riviera. Frequented by the rich and famous, this little gem is not for the budget minded traveler. But makes a great destination for romance and honeymoon’s. Flying into Gustavia will start your vacation with adventure. The
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Grenada is known as the Spice Island and they produce nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Why is this important to you? Just think food! The chef’s use all of the islands spices in their dishes making the culinary experience on Grenada fabulous. Grenada is an independent nation made of 3 islands. The island has
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The sights, sounds, smells of St. Lucia are of an island full of life. The peaks of the Pitons rise above the turquoise Caribbean Sea. The island is mountainous and offers more than just laying on the beach. St. Lucia is the perfect destination for those wanting romance and to rest, relax, rejuvenate. There
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Anguilla, a first class Caribbean island that also comes with a first class price tag, but a wonderful honeymoon destination. Pronounced ang GWIL uh, this small island offers miles of exquisite white sand beaches, some of the most beautiful in the world. The island offers pure rest and relaxation with no crowds. The larger cruise
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Vieques Island, one of the most romantic Caribbean islands and voted the best island in 2012. Where is Vieques Island also known as Isla Nena or Little Girl Island? It is located just 8 miles off of the east coast of Puerto Rico and is easily reachable by plane or ferry boat. Once you arrive on Vieques Island,
Turks & Caicos is an up and coming destination in the Caribbean. There are 40 islands and cays, eight are inhabited. The main tourist center is Providenciales. There are roughly 30,000 residents and about 200,000 visitors every year. Let’s explore the islands…… Each island offers different experiences, but they all have a great climate, beaches
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Wow, Happy Friday! Where does the time go? June is now half over and I hope you all are ready for a great summer. What do you think of when you dream of going to the Caribbean? Is it the large cruise ships that sail the seas and getting off in crowded ports with thousands of
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When you leave home for vacation do you stop and think about your safety before you go? I want to finish out the week with travel security and ways to keep yourself from being a victim of identity theft or plain old fashioned theft. Credit Cards ~ Unpack before you pack. Take time to go
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