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The best things to do on Bonaire without getting wet

Posted onOctober 11, 2020October 11, 20206 Comments

The Caribbean Island of Bonaire is a favorite of scuba divers. Don’t dive? Don’t worry. This small island also offers plenty of great activities on land. Keep reading for some of the best things to Read More …

CategoriesABC islands, Bonaire, CaribbeanTagsislands

Fun and cheap things to do in Aruba

Five fun and cheap things to do in Aruba

Posted onMarch 24, 2019September 4, 2020Leave a comment

Seeking out the best cheap things to do in Aruba stretches your vacation budget without shortchanging you when it comes to fun in the sun. After all, fun doesn’t have to be expensive!

CategoriesABC islands, Aruba, CaribbeanTagsislands

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My 2018 two week ABC island hopping itinerary

Posted onJune 25, 2018December 14, 2021Leave a comment

Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao (the ABCs of the Caribbean) offer plenty to do on, along, and under the water. However, my January 2018 two week ABC island hopping itinerary also included some of the islands’ Read More …

CategoriesABC islands, Aruba, Bonaire, Caribbean, CuracaoTagsislands

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Enjoy the best of summer on an Åland Island holiday

Posted onJune 3, 2018December 14, 202112 Comments

Finland’s Åland Islands aren’t on most travelers’ summer holiday short-list. But if an Åland Island holiday isn’t on your list yet, maybe it’s time you discover these magical islands. (Of course, if it IS on Read More …

CategoriesAland, Europe, FinlandTagsislands

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Drive the Mountain Route through Christoffel National Park, Curaçao

Posted onMarch 11, 2018April 28, 202116 Comments

To see Curacao’s wilder side, drive the Mountain Route through Christoffel National Park.

CategoriesABC islands, Caribbean, CuracaoTagsislands, road trips

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Cruise Waikiki Beach for city views and sunsets

Posted onFebruary 6, 2018November 16, 20202 Comments

A Waikiki sunset cruise offers a chance to take a longer, more relaxing look at Honolulu’s iconic beach. Add sunset and a cocktail and you might not care that the fantasy of Waikiki bears little Read More …

CategoriesHawaii, Oahu, USATagsbeaches, islands, urban planning

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20 photos that will make you want to see Puerto Rico beyond San Juan

Posted onAugust 22, 2017March 10, 20212 Comments

San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a great place to visit. It has lots of historic buildings, museums, and great restaurants. There are even some fine beaches once you leave Old Town! However, there is a Read More …

CategoriesCaribbean, Puerto Rico, USATagsbeaches, islands, road trips

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Lovely Landsort, Öja Island, Sweden

Posted onJune 9, 2017July 27, 202113 Comments

The Stockholm Archipelago includes more than 25,000 islands and islets along the Swedish coast. All of them seem a world away from Stockholm. And, while many are only a quick ferry ride from the city, Read More …

CategoriesEurope, SwedenTagsbeaches, islands

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Historic San Germán, Puerto Rico

Posted onMarch 26, 2017March 23, 2020Leave a comment

Tourists heading to Puerto Rico in search of the island’s history would do well to visit San Germán. Exploring San Germán Everyone knows San Juan is the colonial heart of Puerto Rico. However, in the Read More …

CategoriesCaribbean, Puerto Rico, USATagsislands, National Register of Historic Places, religion and religious architecture

We don’t stop on Saint John USVI

Posted onFebruary 29, 2016March 23, 20207 Comments

Stop signs are very emotive on Saint John in the US Virgin Islands. Linked to Wordless Wednesday at image-in-ing All Tropical Island posts Touring Saint John

CategoriesCaribbean, US Virgin Islands, USATagsislands

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Exploring Minnesota State Parks

Minnesota has 76 state parks and recreation areas, with the largest concentration in the exceptionally scenic northeastern part of the state. However, there are scenic areas throughout Minnesota and Read More ...

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