Caribbean

The Quantum of Bermuda: Books, Movies, and Travel Wishes

Bermuda’s Flag

The Quantum of Solace is probably best known as the second in the rebooted series of James Bond movies beginning with that first Ian Fleming novel, Casino Royale and ending most recently with Skyfall.

But, the title Quantum of Solace was originally connected with a Fleming story published in the collection of short stories, For Your Eyes Only. Like a few of the Bond flicks, the film Quantum of Solace and the story of the same name have nothing to do with one another.

The film is an action-packed romp around the world. The short story centers on travel, but in an altogether different and more subtle vein, taking place in a different time. [Read more…]

The Southern Girl Travel Guide to Sandals Montego Bay!

By Mark

Along the white sand beach at Sandals Montego Bay resort

Warning: there’s a ton of information in this extra-long post so don’t be afraid to scroll around or bookmark it and come back later!

If you’ve read our Southern Girl Travel Guide to Sandals intro post, you’ll know how impressed we’ve been with Sandals all-inclusive resorts.

We’re convinced Sandals resorts are some of the best places anywhere for busy couples and families to relax and unwind. We’re convinced you’re going to love them, too.

Because we know you’re going to love them, we’re making sure you have access to great info on each one of the resorts. While Sandals all-inclusive resorts cover a lot of the Caribbean (7 different countries), their home-base is in Jamaica.

This post features Sandals’ cornerstone Jamaican resort – Montego Bay. [Read more…]

3 Reasons to Use Club Mobay the Next Time You’re Flying to Jamaica!

By Mark

This will be waiting for you after Club Mobay…Sandals, Montego Bay!

Airports are rough all over the world these days.

Waits here in the U.S. can be terrible, but airport experiences in smaller countries can also be a nightmare.

The Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica is one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean. If you’ve ever arrived there at the same time as a dozen other planes full of tourists dying to hit the beaches, you’ll surely be happy to know there’s a quick way through the headaches of immigrations and customs.

It’s Club Mobay. We use it, and we recommend it to all our clients traveling to Montego Bay (actually we almost insist on it).

Why? [Read more…]

The Peacocks of Sandals Royal Caribbean

By Mark

A regal silhouette in Kensington Village at Sandals Royal Caribbean

While several Sandals resorts have a resident population of peacocks, the birds of the Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay, Jamaica may be the most famous.

[Read more…]

One Tip for Getting the Most From a Visit to Castaway Cay

By Mark

Waiting to get the day started on Castaway Cay!

Here’s a short post with one tip for you Disney cruisers that you should not forget!

Castaway Cay is Disney Cruise Line’s private island in the Bahamas.

Nearly every Disney cruise in the Caribbean makes a stop at Castaway Cay, as the island is easily accessible, just 250 or so nautical miles east of Port Canaveral. It is also all Disney’s with no permanent inhabitants and the only visitors are Disney’s cast and clients!

Remember though, it’s pronounced “Key”.

A visit to Castaway Cay will be one of the highlights of your Disney Cruise.

Our one tip… [Read more…]

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