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Turks and Caicos: A Perfect Island Getaway
I had plenty of points to spare and set my sights on the island of Turks and Caicos. This was during Covid when PCR tests were mandatory to travel to many destinations. The process was nerve wracking. After getting your results back, you had to upload them online....
Cumpleaños en Puerto Vallarta
I booked a 5-day, 4-night stay in Puerto Vallarta with my family, using points for a free flight and enjoying an all-inclusive stay at the Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort. Upon arrival, I was greeted by humid 80-degree weather and a quick 20-minute ride to the hotel. While...
Say Yes to Roatan
After watching Caribbean Life, I became curious as to why so many people were moving to Roatan. After my first visit, I quickly understood the allure. This island, located about 35 miles from the mainland of Honduras, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and a...
One Happy Island…Aruba
I’ve visited this island on two separate occasions, each offering a unique experience. During my first visit, I stayed in the capital, Oranjestad, while my second stay was in the hotel zone, Noord. Both trips were unforgettable, but each location had its own vibe and...
Lakes and Landscapes in Guatemala
Continuing my journey through Central America, I was thrilled to explore Guatemala—my first destination where I could communicate with locals in their language after months of Spanish lessons. My cousin and I arrived at different times due to unplanned flight delays,...
El Salvador
One of my travel goals was to visit all of Central America and El Salvador was the fifth country on that list. I went in May right before the rainy season and the weather was perfect. The plane arrived early, so I had a short wait before my driver showed up...
48 Hours in Shanghai
Two years in a row, I celebrated Christmas in Shanghai. Both times, I had trips planned to other Asian countries, and Shanghai was a convenient layover point, giving me an opportunity to recuperate and wander the streets of the city. Having never flown this long or...
The C in ABC islands: Curacao
The C in ABC islands has certainly made a name for itself, but when I first visited in 2016, many people didn't know where it was located, let alone had never heard of it. This is what attracted me to this destination. I remember hearing about Curacao in 2016 after...
St Kitts: Where Two Oceans Meet
I love visiting places that are off the beaten path, and St. Kitts is an island that isn’t mentioned enough. My visit was in July 2022. I was disappointed to learn that I arrived right after the largest music festival on the island had ended. After a short and smooth...
A beach for all 365 days in Antigua & Barbuda
Since I had some flight credits, I decided to use them to visit Antigua for five days. I arrived to sunshine and smiles that were just as bright. I stayed at the Buccaneer Beach Club, which is right on the beach. It’s a smaller hotel, which I prefer, but the staff...