Belize is a small, English-speaking nation south of Mexico, east of Guatemala and north of Nicaragua. It sits n the Caribbean coast and has a huge barrier reef. Natural wonders, delicious dinners and the warmth of the people all combine to make this small country a huge draw for tourists. See the best of this… Continue reading Your Perfect 7 Day Belize Itinerary

Caye Caulker is one of Belize’s most popular island getaways. With an insistent breeze, a laid back atmosphere and an amazing location nestled between a reef and the mainland, it is a must-stop for backpackers and mid-range tourists alike. Caye Caulker may have the tagline, “Go Slow”, but if you want a great time at… Continue reading 15 Fun Things To Do in Caye Caulker

When you say, “Belize” to people, they usually think of two things; The Great Blue Hole and sipping rum on a beach. Now, the islands do have beaches of a sort but the sad is gritty and it can be too windy to really relax. For sand you can sink your toes into, and a… Continue reading A Bed in Placencia – Naia Resort and Spa Review

When coming up with ideas for futures trips, there is always a swirling selection somewhere in my brain. Sometimes I want to visit a whole country because I have heard so much about it. Sometimes, a holiday idea grows like an oyster pearl from a tiny piece of grit. A temple, a food dish or… Continue reading My Belizean Birthday – A Tropic Air Blue Hole Tour Review

San Ignacio is Belize’s hub for adventurers. Adrenaline sports, intriguing day trips and a plethora of cultural activities are offered by many a tour company. Undoubtedly, the ATM cave is a must-do but who should you go with, what should you pack and what is it like when you visit the ATM cave? We learned… Continue reading Top Tips for Visiting the ATM Cave, Belize

Belize is an action-packed, history-stuffed marvel of a country. When we first started researching it, we had no idea what to do there other than visiting the Great Blue Hole. We wanted a perfect introduction to Belize so we partnered up with Tinggly to enjoy a day of Mayan temples, zip-wiring and cave tubing. Check… Continue reading The Perfect Introduction to Belize – Tinggly Review

Antigua, is a stunning Caribbean island. Its coast is lapped by the waters of both the Atlantic and Caribbean oceans. It has a beach for every day of the year, a cruise port and a beautiful old harbour to boot. So can you see Antigua in a day? Join us for our Adventure Antigua Xtreme… Continue reading The Xtreme Circumnavigation – Adventure Antigua Review

Antigua is our favourite kind of Caribbean island. If you want to exist in an all-inclusive bubble, totally relax and shut out the outside world, you can. If, however, you want to explore, pretend you live here for a little while and enjoy a bit of independent travel, then you can do that too. Buccaneer… Continue reading A Bed in Antigua – Buccaneer Beach Club Review

How can you make a relaxing stay at a relaxing resort even more relaxing? On a recent trip to Barbados, that challenge was taken up by the friendly and talented staff of The Tranquility Spa at The Club Barbados. This is a full run down (or is that rub down) of the experience. We were… Continue reading Tranquility Spa at The Club Barbados – A Review

Swimming with turtles is one of my favourite underwater activities. It feels like such an honour to be sharing the waves with these chilled out denizens of the deep. That is why we had to ensure to book onto a turtle tour from The Club Barbados during our visit.

Elite Island Resorts has hotels dotted throughout the Caribbean. In 2018 we spent a few glorious days at Galley Bay in Antigua. It was with this wonderful experience in mind that we booked to stay at the group’s Barbados offering, The Club Barbados. The resort has just undergone a fancy facelift so we were particularly… Continue reading A Bed in Barbados – The Club Barbados Review

Antigua, on the Eastern side of the Caribbean, is completely delightful. Not only do they have some of the friendliest people we have met on our travels, but they have 365 beaches; one for every day of the year. I guess I would be pretty friendly too if I had that many places to relax… Continue reading A Bed in Antigua – Galley Bay Resort and Spa Review

Galley Bay Resort and Spa is a five star property on Antigua’s west coast. The whole place is dedicated to relaxation and rejuvenation but the absolute best place on the resort to be utterly spoilt is the Indulge Spa. Here you will find all kinds of treatment to pamper you from head to toe. We… Continue reading Indulge Spa at Galley Bay Resort and Spa, Antigua – A Review

Have you ever heard someone living in the UK, USA or Europe say that they love January? I don’t think I ever have. Unless you have a birthday to celebrate, there’s not a vast amount going on in the first month of the year. That is why I have started a tradition over the last… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Book a January Holiday, and Where To Go

Have you ever been on a cruise? I am going to be honest, we haven’t.That is, unless you count a two day boat trip around Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, and the odd boaty border crossing. It has just never appealed. I can see the joys of travelling the Nile in Egypt or the Norwegian… Continue reading Beyond the Port – Five Top Cruise Ports To Explore (By Land)

On 22nd March 2017, our Virgin Atlantic plane was hit by lightning, which was very normal. We returned to London Gatwick Airport, which was not. What happened? Is lightning dangerous? Will I finally get the right things out of the overhead locker!?