A List of Private Island Resorts

While Private Island Vacations have fallen out of reach for many people in the past few years, they are still worth considering because most, if not all, are offering a fantastic summer/fall promotions. Here are a few of my private island resorts:

Scrub Island, British Virgin Islands:

Palm Island, Grenadines:

Kamalame Cay, Bahamas:

Little Whale Cay, Bahamas:

Necker Island, British Virgin Islands:

Fowl Cay by Royal Plantation, Bahamas:

To book any one of these fantastic private island vacations, contact us at Caribbean Journey: info @ caribbeanjourney.com or call 866-236-1924. 

Thank you! 

What's so great about Tobago?

Ask this question to most people in the US and you'll get a blank stare. For this reason, I've had success selling this island to many clients who seek the last of the exotics. They haven't heard of the island so the thought process is, it must be a gem. 

You've surely heard of Trinidad, home to the second most fabulous Carnival outside of Rio, correct? Well Tobago is just a hop, skip, and a jump to the Northeast.

Most of the hotels on the island are small and intimate, cozy and private, like the Half Moon Blue. At only 10 rooms, the epitome of a cozy Caribbean cottage:

 

Two of my favorite larger hotels, are Coco Reef Resort & Spa:

And Blue Haven Hotel complete with some of the chicest rooms on the island:

Tobago is also easy to get to from Europe with cheap flights daily and nonstop flights from London.

Enjoy,

A Costa Rica Dream Home

This modern villa in Costa Rica appeals to me. It goes right along with my new favorite high design show, 9 by Design... {although it doesn't look very kid friendly. I'd leave my crew at home when I visit.}

For years, the sleek look of minimalism seemed cold and sterile to me. Fast forward to 2010 and my life is a whirlwind of kids, activities, dinner dates, and a business growing almost faster than I can keep up.... which has caused a change in what I consider comfortable. I would LOVE to leave my chaos behind and head to a wonderfully uncluttered villa like this one:

The perfect balance of neutral tones, glass, and eye-catching shapes:

Don't most amazing homes have amazing pools?

Perfection!

Like what you see at Villa Sietemetros? I'd be happy to book it for you. Read more about the property here.

{dear viceroy}

Dear Viceroy Anguilla, 


I am looking forward to meeting you next month. I am sure it will be mutually beneficial. I know you will impress and I won't be able to keep the experience in, spilling the secret of your beauty and perfection and hopefully inspiring others to meet you as well. 


See you soon,

Summer Airfare Sale to St. Lucia!

Delta Airlines flies to St. Lucia 7 to 10 times a week. They have dropped the rate to $488/per person roundtrip from Atlanta to St. Lucia for travel between May 19 and July 31. Hurry - this great deal must be booked by May 31. 

For more information on St. Lucia, visit the St. Lucia Toursit Board's website and check out our previous St. Lucia Vacation blog posts!

Playa del Carmen's HUGE Beach Restoration Project!

The beach is BACK! See photos and read more about it here. To celebrate, many of the hotels on the beach are offering great rates for summer visits and there are always cheap flights from London, and the US! Contact our vacation package company - we'd love to help you plan your trip to enjoy Playa del Carmen's expanded beach!

14th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival

Mark your calendar for one of the Caribbean's hottest summer events:

 The St. Kitts Music Festival

The festival kicks off on June 24 and goes through the 26th. This year's lineup includes: 

Ky-Mani Marley, Tito Jackson, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Third World, Infamus, and Faye Ann Lyons. 

Read more about the festival here and join the fun on the St. Kitts Music Festival Facebook page.

If you want to go - I'd be happy to help you plan your vacation package around the festival! laura @ caribbeanjourney.com ~ 866-236-1924

Latin Caribbean Food Guide

The About.com network is a great resource for just about anything. They have hired experts in almost every field and given them their own platform to share knowledge, attracting a loyal following. I cruise About.com from time to time, checking for news from the Caribbean. Tonight I stumbled upon Hector Rodriquez's About.com Latin Caribbean Food Guide... on an empty stomach, so of course I am smitten!

I love plantains any which way you serve them to me, so I am sure the Jibarito would hit the spot right about now:

Sangria is a staple in our house during the hot summer months, but I've never considered using tropical ingredients such as rum & mango like this 'Sangria Criolla'... delicious!

Photos from here & here. I'll let you know how we enjoy the Sangria in a few weeks!