Caribbean · Jamaica · Other Resorts · Travel

Jewel Paradise Cove Resort | Runaway Bay Jamaica | Affordable Travel

Jewel Paradise Cove Resort Runaway Bay, Jamaica Dustin and I stayed here at Jewel Paradise Cove in Runaway Bay, Jamaica during week two of our February vacation. To recap, I stayed at Sandals Grande St. Lucian with my family during week one. We looked at A LOT of different places before booking this trip and… Continue reading Jewel Paradise Cove Resort | Runaway Bay Jamaica | Affordable Travel

Caribbean · Sandals Resorts · Travel

Sandals Grande St. Lucian

My stay at Sandals Grande St. Lucian This was a trip I had booked years ago and have had to move it several times for different reasons, including COVID-19. However, as most things do - the timing ended up being perfect. Dustin and I were able to take 2 weeks of vacation away from the… Continue reading Sandals Grande St. Lucian

South Carolina · Travel

A Weekend at Sonesta Hilton Head Island Resort

A Weekend at Sonesta Hilton Head Island As a Virginian, I've spent my entire life going to the different beaching along the NC and SC coast. However, I had actually never been to Hilton Head Island before this trip. I had heard great things, and now I know why. The beach itself is gorgeous, the… Continue reading A Weekend at Sonesta Hilton Head Island Resort

Caribbean · Mexico · Other Resorts · Travel

Affordable All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun: Occidental Tucancun

Affordable All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun, Mexico: Occidental Tucancun In July, we booked a last-minute trip to Cancun, Mexico through CheapCaribbean.com. We stayed at Occidental Tucancun,  which is an affordable all-inclusive resort in Cancun. Located right beside the luxury mall, we felt very safe and even walked to the mall several times to go to a grocery… Continue reading Affordable All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun: Occidental Tucancun

Florida · Travel

Magic Village Yards | A Gated Community with Private Condos in the Heart of Orlando

Magic Village Yards I recently spent 3 nights at the gorgeous Magic Village Yards and I felt right at home! The grounds, lobby, pool, and restaurant were all breath-taking. As a gated community, you never feel like you are in the hustle and bustle of the Disney madness. However, the location is unbeatable if you do… Continue reading Magic Village Yards | A Gated Community with Private Condos in the Heart of Orlando

Caribbean · Jamaica · Other Resorts · Travel

Review of Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Resort

I spent Spring Break in Montego Bay, Jamaica with a large group of family. First and foremost, I want to say that we had an absolute blast together. We laughed so hard each and every day. It was truly special to be able to experience a vacation like this with a large group of family.… Continue reading Review of Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Resort

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Guest Post & Jamaica Reflection | A View of Travel Blogging through a Mothers Eyes

Guest Post & Jamaica Reflection This blog post is a guest post written by Catherine Parker, mother of Olivia McCraw (Co-Contributor, Often Photographer, and "Travel Twin" of Wine and Weekends). Catherine was generous enough to volunteer to write a guest post about our recent family trip to Jamaica. I am honored and very impressed with… Continue reading Guest Post & Jamaica Reflection | A View of Travel Blogging through a Mothers Eyes

Caribbean · Sandals Resorts · Travel Tips

10 Reasons to Choose Sandals Resorts

10 Reasons to Choose Sandals Resorts I get so excited every time one of you messages me to say that you're considering going to a Sandals Resort! Clearly, I talk a lot about them - but I can't say it enough: there is no better overall travel company than Sandals Resorts! I've detailed almost all… Continue reading 10 Reasons to Choose Sandals Resorts

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Sandals Negril | Christmas in Jamaica + Scuba Diving Certification

  Sandals Negril It's no secret that we love Sandals Resorts. I could talk about them all day long and am planning on making a blog post comparing the different resorts soon. The layout of Sandals Negril was completely gorgeous. I was impressed that 90% of the rooms have an ocean view. The resort sits… Continue reading Sandals Negril | Christmas in Jamaica + Scuba Diving Certification

Caribbean · Other Resorts · St. Martin · Travel

Hotel L’Esplanade | An Exquisite and Intimate Boutique Hotel in St. Martin

Hotel L'Esplanade An Exquisite and Intimate Boutique Hotel in St. Martin About St. Martin: On September 6th, 2017, the island of St. Martin was changed forever. Hurricane Irma, a category 5 hurricane, devastated the island and destroyed pretty much everything. As most Caribbean islands, the economy of St. Martin is made up of 84% tourism.… Continue reading Hotel L’Esplanade | An Exquisite and Intimate Boutique Hotel in St. Martin