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7 - Call Me Blair: The 'Beef' Burger
Anyone that is but Fredric. He was back to watching me. His head tilted. Always that little tilt as if he's lining me up for a portrait....

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Jul 30, 20255 min read


The Caribbean Beach Hotels with Seriously Good Bars
A good hot coffee is a great start to any morning. Something fruity fresh with an alcoholic kick and icy cold, a nice finish to the day. But on holiday, there isn't anything that says the day shouldn't start as it is meant to finish. When the bartender has sized you up and created you a drink that's just you. That tickles and tingles with all your emotions and senses, you have it to start the day too. Because, while sometimes we travel for the history, the culture, a little a

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Jul 27, 20254 min read


E3 When The Rhythm Changes: The Shade of an Almond Tree
Mourners, faces barely visible under dripping umbrellas, lined the drive. Though, I make out Mr King , he and my father go back and so...

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Jul 23, 20254 min read


The Coolest Boutique Hotels in the Caribbean Worth Staying At
Barefoot bohemian hideaways to sleek beach houses, these boutique hotels across the Caribbean bring character, charm and a little something extra to your next island escape.

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Jul 21, 20257 min read


E2 When The Rhythm Changes: Till The Storm Passes Over
Aunty Shelley shut down the culprit of those words with a quickness. 'Honey.' David when I hadn't moved. My feet didn’t seem to...

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Jul 16, 20255 min read


Best Tennis Resorts in the Caribbean
Tennis is back in the spotlight —and there's no better place to combine leisure and elite-level play than the Caribbean’s top tennis resorts . From the casual player to the competitive doubles duo, these sun-soaked getaways offer court-side excellence. Top Pick: Round Hill Hotel & Villas — Montego Bay, Jamaica Voted one of the World’s Best Tennis Hotels by Vogue (2024) Why We Love It: 5 tennis courts (3 Har-Tru clay, 2 lighted hard) framed by palm trees and sea views Private

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Jul 13, 20252 min read


Silversands Grenada: Two Beaches, One Unforgettable Caribbean Escape
Grenada is known as the Spice Isle but Silversands Hotels and Resorts is giving it a whole new flavour of cool. Earning nods from Forbes , Travel + Leisure and jetsetters in the know. Some hotels stop you in your tracks. Silversands Grenada, with its two distinct boutique properties, is one of them. One sleek and striking, the other intimate and barefoot but both set on two of Grenada's most beautiful beaches. The kind of place that pulls you in, sparks wanderlust and have

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Jul 13, 20255 min read


Sweet Talk & Steups: 35 Caribbean Sayings & Proverbs That Bring the Islands to Life
Not every Caribbean memory is about sea spray, steelpan or rum punch. Some of the best bits come from the way we talk —those bright,...

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Jul 9, 20253 min read


Don’t Get Caught Out on Holiday: 10 Costly Travel Mistakes to Avoid
It only takes a moment. A distraction, a friendly face, a snap decision. That’s how tourists get caught out on holiday. From pickpockets to overpriced taxis, these common scams and mistakes can turn a dream trip into a disaster. Stay alert, travel smart and avoid the costly pitfalls with these 10 essential tips.

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Jul 6, 20253 min read


Beats of Summer: The Tunes Bringing the Sunshine
Some days have an entire soundtrack. Some seasons too. These are the tunes that bring the sunshine, stir nostalgia and too soundtrack those summer moments. Those golden hours.
The windows-down drives and the slow afternoons that slip seamlessly into unforgettable nights.

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Jul 3, 20253 min read


Are These Overused Words and Phrases Ruining Your Writing Style?
Tired of “dreamy” cafés and “luxury” hotels? This post breaks down the overused travel and lifestyle phrases quietly weakening your writing and how to replace them with bold, personal language instead.

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Jun 29, 20254 min read


The Signature Destination Guide: Jamaica
Jamaica doesn’t ask you to be your best self. She just asks you to show up. Strong rum, slow mornings, salt on your skin and unexpected clarity await.

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Jun 25, 20254 min read


What Your Teen’s Skincare Says About Your Next Family Travel (with Teens)
Your next holiday based on your teen’s skincare vibe. We are talking Bum Bum Cream to glass skin. Family travel with your teens just got interesting.

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Jun 22, 20253 min read


Caribbean Rum: A Spirited Legacy from Island to Glass
The Caribbean rums, from Jamaica's Appleton Estate to Barbados, Puerto Rico and more. Discover distilleries, cocktails and rich traditions.

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Jun 15, 20256 min read


5 Caribbean Islands Where You Party Like a West Indian
Ever felt the pulse of a true West Indian celebration? These five Caribbean islands throw the wildest, most soulful Carnivals on the planet. Bring your feathers and stamina!

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Jun 11, 20254 min read


Want Better Trips? Answer This Anti-Boring Travel Questionnaire (No 'Beach or City?' Nonsense)
Forget cookie-cutter travel quizzes. This anti-boring travel questionnaire digs into what actually makes a trip unforgettable for you.

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Jun 8, 20254 min read


Coffee and Conversations
Coffee doesn’t just fuel stories, it is one. Romantically sparks conversations to quiet grief, playful office rituals to café musings, this post showcases the many ways coffee connects us. As a comfort, catalyst and character. Pour yourself a cup and come see how often it shows up in the stories we tell.

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Jun 4, 20255 min read


Why You Want a Personal Travel Advisor on Speed Dial
The kind that starts with a Personal Travel Advisor, a well-timed out-of-office reply and ends with a tan line. The vacation of a lifetime but no words to best describe it and a deep suspicion your Ibon Spinner came back heavier with memories.

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Jun 1, 20254 min read


6 - Call Me Blair: The Rehearsal's Toast
Whatever it is you couldn't knock this man's confidence. And confident he is. Fredric introduces me to the lady seated on my left with...

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May 28, 20256 min read


The Lockdown Frappe Recipe That Stuck
No blender. No fluff. Just iced, frothy coffee in under 5 minutes. Back in lockdown, the world went through phases. Sourdough. Banana bread. Tiger King. And, somewhere in between the balcony workouts and banana hoarding, there was… the frappé. You remember it: the frothy, shaken, vigorously-whisked instant coffee drink that took over TikTok, Instagram and probably your group chats. Except unlike the whipped trends that fizzled out, this one stuck. At least in my house.

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May 22, 20253 min read
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