My son is now 6 years old. Wow! Let me let that sink in for a moment. I have always prided myself on coming up with unique birthday ideas for each of the kids. The typical birthday party scenario has never been our thing. Last year for my “sonshine’s” 5th birthday we hopped on a […]
Bermuda. What can I say? You you are beautiful, charming and yet mysterious. Who hasn’t heard about the Bermuda triangle. To this day, I know many people who wouldn’t dare give Bermuda a chance. Actually, I once heard a surgeon say that he believed that if he took a plane to the Bermuda that aliens […]
I love getting back to island living. It really doesn’t matter if I am visiting the Caribbean or somewhere in Asia, just sign me up. The best trips I’ve taken are the ones where I get insider tips from the locals before or during my stay. It’s like having a cool backstage pass that you […]
One of the things I love about going back to the Virgin Islands is all the delicious foods that I get to eat. Many foods I grew up feasting on and others not so much. But that’s how the story goes right? Taste buds grow and mature and I am happy that they do. Actually […]
Awe… St. Croix Virgin Islands. It had been a while but I’m glad that we finally make it back. While in St. Croix we had our fair share of food, culture and island sun. Of course what is an island vacation without some time on the beach? Here are three breathtaking beaches to check out […]
If you are planning a trip to St. Thomas. then put this place on your radar. It’s called Bill’s Texas Pit or as locals say “Texas Pit”. Anytime I make a visit to St. Thomas, it’s usually one of our first stops. Bill Collins, a Texas native founded Texas Pit in 1983 longing for the […]
Breakfast is by far my most favorite meal of the day. So much so, that I have written quite a few breakfast recipes around here. When I visit any destination, experiencing the local cuisine is always on the list. Considering that I spent most of on life in St. Thomas, it’s kind of peculiar that […]
As a frequent traveler with kids, I am always on the look out for new, fun and exciting activities for our children. Although they are still relatively young, I appreciate any hotel or guest property that will not only acknowledge but, cater to their needs and some of their wants too. That’s one reason I […]
Have you been to Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island in the Bahamas? Atlantis is one of those places that everyone should try to visit once in their lifetime. Why? Well because if Disney World and Sea World could have a baby that lived in the Caribbean then Atlantis would be a runner up. Island Style Think […]
As the Fine Living/Travel writer at 5 Minutes for Mom, I recently had the opportunity to experience the Generations Riviera Riviera Maya in Mexico. Expenses, airfare and accommodations were provided for the stay but all opinions remain 100% my own. Just a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the Generations Riviera Maya […]
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