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The mystery of St. Vincent & The Grenadines; Mayreau Magic

Sometimes you visit places in the world you prefer to keep to yourself. Purely due to the fact a place like this, so special, is too good to put into words and that’s why one prefer to let it continue in ones thoughts. Yet I will write about it. Why? Because I am convinced that only a predestined explorer will discover Mayreau Magic.

Pinel Island, St. Maarten: Island hopping for dummies

Island hopping, it sounds fun already. But what is it actually? Well, just hopping from one island to the other, visiting several islands within a trip. The Caribbean and especially St. Maarten are very suitable for this activity, by ferry or by plane for instance. For whom this is all just a little too exciting, there is Pinel Island. A small island near the French part of St. Maarten. A completely different world, a little paradise, and therefore a complete feeling of being somewhere else. Come on, I’ll take you to Pinel Island; Island hopping for dummies.

Only in St. Lucia; the Pitons and world’s only drive-in volcano Sulphur Springs

St. Lucia is one of the most exclusive islands in the Caribbean. The Pitons, two characteristic volcanic peaks and part of the UNESCO World Heritage, are very photogenic. St. Lucia also houses the world’s only real drive-in volcano Sulphur Springs. Are you going to explore this adventurous island?

Top 5 most stunning sunset in the Caribbean

Nothing beats a Caribbean sunset. The moment the evening is inaugurated and daytime is over. The blue sky is traded by a beautifully red orange sky. The Caribbean is a fantastic area to see this phenomenon. I give you my top 5 of the most magical sunset in the Caribbean.

Where in St. Maarten can I find Fort William and how do I get there?

Unlike the French part, it seems like the Dutch part did not dealt careful with the treasures from bygone eras. Yet there are still remains of two impressive forts. One is Fort William. Marked on basically any tourist map but not to find on the island. The explorer in me had to rediscover this fort. It […]

Exclusive, yet within easy reach. How to get to St. Barths?

St. Barths, in full Saint Barthelemy, is a French Caribbean island that speaks to many people’s imagination. Exclusive, known by the rich and famous and known as the Saint Tropez of the Caribbean. The latter I can not confirm because I simply never visited Saint Tropez. However, I am one of the happy few who spent […]

How Virgin Gorda became a magnet for tourism thanks to The Baths

Some call them the eight world wonder. Others are wondering how those stones actually ended up in Virgin Gorda. One thing is certain, one who have visited Virgin Gorda can’t deny that these rocks, The Baths, are a world class tourist attraction. Virgin Gorda is best to reach by boat. From Road Town, Tortola take the first ferry […]

Jost Van Dyke; Pirate of the Caribbean

Jost Van Dyke, a remarkable and bastardized name of a special island. Part of the British Virgin Islands. According to legend, Dutch pirate Joost van Dyk is one of the first Europeans at the beginning of the 17th century who set foot ashore. Traces from this period are scarce, but his name has always been […]

Top 5 prettiest beaches of Tortola

I’m looking for the most beautiful beach in Tortola. Tortola is the largest island of the British Virgin Islands archipelago and also has the biggest population (24,000). A 40-minute flight with Winair and Liat from Dutch St. Maarten gets you to Tortola or via San Juan (Puerto Rico) with Cape Air. Famous for its attractive (tax) climate, […]

4 benefits of traveling to the Caribbean during hurricane season

The annual hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June to late October. The chance of tropical storms that arise above the Atlantic is greater and they often heading towards the Caribbean. The one year produces more storms than other years. Nevertheless, the travel agencies anticipate very panicky about this phenomenon. As a traveler you are […]

Beautiful Martinique

French Martinique is located in between the two British islands of Dominica and Saint Lucia. A hidden and remarkably prosperous world where mass tourism not yet has struck. An island with two faces. The modern capital Fort-de-France, but just outside that city the so recognizable Caribbean setting. Martinique is an Overseas region and department of […]

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