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Belize—Otherwise known as Ambergris Caye, or as Madonna sang out: "La Isla Bonita," San Pedro Belize, with its warm Caribbean air and aquamarine water, is the perfect vacation spot for family travel, especially in the middle of winter during their dry season. Transportation to San Pedro To get…
Coconut Pie Recipe: Bring the Tropics to Your KitchenRaise your hand if you're in the mood for a sweet treat today? How about some coconut pie? Mmmmmm! Grass is always greener, which not only pertains to life in general, but to the weather spectrum as well. While half the country is in the midst of a deep freeze,…
Frugal Travel: Virgin Islands on a BudgetHaving an exotic, inexpensive trip is possible, it just takes patience. My husband and I recently celebrated our 10th anniversary in the US and British Virgin Islands. We saved and planned for about five years, and our 8-day trip for two cost $1,600, which is $200 a day! We…
Problem Solving and Aruba: Can Your Mindset Land You in a Tropical Paradise?When someone tells me I can't do something, I have a filter that changes their declaration into a double dog dare. I'm not talking about safety rules or laws. I’m referring to unwritten rules—the ones just waiting to be challenged. The first example I remember occurred in high school when…
