Category: Caribbean
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5-Day Itinerary of Guadeloupe
Day One Welcome to Guadeloupe! You’ve probably arrived into the Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport. Once you make your way through Customs, follow the signs to pick up your pre-booked rental car. Most rental cars are a short shuttle away from the airport. Once you pick up your car, head to your hotel- I recommend staying at…
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A Primer On Guadeloupe- Know Before You Go
When I was planning my trip to Guadeloupe, I was basing a lot of my travel itinerary on photos I’d seen online- the best way to plan a trip, really! Although Guadeloupe is a popular destination amongst French tourists, it was a lot more mysterious coming from the US. In fact, most of my friends…
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A Guide to Guadeloupe’s Les Saintes Islands
Guadeloupe is most well known for its main butterfly shaped islands of Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, but it officially consists of six islands. Îles des Saintes (or Les Saintes) is a small grouping of islands off the Southern tip of Basse-Terre, known for their stunning natural beauty and vibrant culture. The most popular island to visit…
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Exploring Basse-Terre, Gaudeloupe
Base-Terre is known for its lush and vibrant landscapes, overlooked by an active and much beloved volcano- La Soufrière. The island is famous for it’s biodiversity in both land and sea, making it idea for hikers and divers alike- plus some beaches and hot springs for relaxing after an active day. Compared to it’s sibling…
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What to See in Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe
While the island of Guadeloupe is a popular destination for French visitors, it’s a much less common travel destination for Americans. I arrived to the island with little to no idea of what to do in Guadeloupe and decided to figure it out as I went. The international Pointe-à-Pitre Airport is located on Grande-Terre, and…
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Hot Spring Hopping in Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe’s wild and lush western island of Base-Terre is a volcanic island that is home to the still-active La Grande Soufrière, which rises dramatically above the verdant landscape. Hot water springs heated by volcanic activity are scattered throughout the island, creating a natural wonder that attracts both tourists and locals alike. The town of Bouillante…
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Hotel Review: Guadeloupe- La Creole Beach Hotel + Spa
When I told people of my plans to travel to Guadeloupe, I mostly got one response back; “That’s so cool! Where is that?” The butterfly-shaped island is located in the Caribbean between Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda. Unlike some other Caribbean destinations, Guadeloupe’s tourism is a little bit more nature inspired- five stars hotels are…
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Christening My New Passport at Sandals Royal Barbados
Prior to the world shutting down, my last trip abroad was to Sandals Emerald Bay. It made nice symmetry that my first international trip in over two years would be to Sandals Royal Barbados! This resort is actually right next to Sandals Barbados- the maps are a little misleading, but the two resorts are so…
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Hotel Review: Cancun- Moon Palace The Grand
Mid-2019, I had the opportunity to visit Moon Palace The Grand Cancun. Believe it or not, this was actually my very first trip to the Caribbean, let alone to an All-Inclusive- how far I’ve come since then! To this day, the hotel property is the largest I’ve ever been on and certainly the only one…
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A Weekend in Cabo
Based on the East Coast of America, we have a wealth of opportunities to visit the Caribbean on easy short flights. However, the grass always does seem greener on the other side so we decided to make the haul over to the opposite side of the country to check out Los Cabos, Mexico! From JFK…