Tag: Caribbean

Destinations, Puerto Rico, Travel, USA

From Canopy to Coast: A Perfect Two-Night Rainforest and Beach Itinerary for Puerto Rico’s East Coast

View of the rainforest and beach from Yokahu Tower in El Yunque

From the mountains to the sea, this region of Puerto Rico is jam-packed with things to do.

Destinations, Puerto Rico, Travel, Travel Tips, USA

13 Things You Should Know Before Renting a Car in Puerto Rico

A one-way and stop sign in San Juan

Thinking of renting a car in Puerto Rico? You might want to read this before you pick up your keys…

Destinations, Food, Puerto Rico, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel, USA

Culinary Paradise: A Review of Marmalade in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Sharing my honest thoughts on one of San Juan’s best restaurants.

Destinations, Puerto Rico, Travel, USA

Weekend Escape: The Ultimate Guide for Your First Visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Alyssa at one of the garitas in Old San Juan

Sharing my guide for first time visitors to the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Destinations, Puerto Rico, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Dream Inn in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Exterior of Dream Inn in San Juan

Let’s check in to a hotel that lives up to its name in the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan.

Destinations, Packing Lists, Style, Travel, US Virgin Islands, USA

Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for St. Croix

Alyssa stands among the pastel buildings in Christiansted

I have to say, it feels so wonderful to be back sharing packing list posts with you! Travel style is easily one of my favorite subjects – what you place in your suitcase sets the tone for your trip and thus requires careful consideration. Packing is interwoven with the trip-planning process: you have to figure …

Destinations, Travel, US Virgin Islands, USA

Travel Guide for Four Days in St. Croix, USVI

Alyssa is walking along the paved shore in Frederiksted, St. Croix. She is wearing a tan jumpsuit and a Panama hat

Back in August, Michael and I took our first flight since the start of the pandemic. We weren’t even planning to travel by air; we were set on doing a mini-road trip to Richmond, Virginia, to celebrate our dating anniversary (13 years – time flies!). But, as I often do when I’m bored, I found …