Driving to the dive site on Bonaire one morning, I spotted a rare phenomenon along the road. It looked like a farmer harvesting a field of sparkly snow. The machine was a cross between a bulldozer and a snowplow, and the crop was glimmering white. Where a shallow pink pond lay just days before, the…
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Livin’ the Dream at Bonaire’s Jibe City Hang Out Beach Bar Just 20 minutes from the town of Kralendijk, Bonaire’s Hang Out Beach Bar offers the quintessential Caribbean feet-in-the-sand, beer-in-your-hand experience. Sited against the warm, gentle waters of Lac Bay, this true beach bar is built right on the sand, with a castaway vibe that…
Universal Orlando Summer Weather Tips Home to the world’s most iconic theme parks, Orlando Florida is also notorious for its extreme weather. Especially during the summer months, visitors to Orlando are likely to encounter very hot, humid weather and thunderstorms on a daily basis. Savvy travelers should have no problem coping with the heat and…
I’m excited to share with you one of my favorite hacks from our last trip to Disney World. On days when EPCOT does not offer early extra magic hours, this tip will get you into the park early so you can be first in line for the Frozen Ever After ride. And did I mention…
Visitors to Universal Orlando Resort can save hundreds on even a short vacation with just one thing: a Universal Orlando annual pass. Even for a two-day trip it might pay for you to purchase a pass. Annual passholders receive discounts on hotels, additional park tickets, and more – all of which can add up to…
The Fujifilm XP90 Camera I have a confession to make. On my last trip to Bonaire I fell in love. With my camera. I didn’t expect it to happen. I just wanted to take some pictures underwater. But after a few days I knew we had something special. That this camera is destined to preserve…
What to Pack in Your Beach Bag When You Go Snorkeling or Shore Diving After dozens of shore dives on Bonaire, we’ve come up with a standard bag of supplies to bring for every dive. No matter where you dive, or if you snorkel, everything on this list will make your outing more comfortable. Don’t…
Disney World Extra Magic Hours Experience has taught us that the first few hours after park opening are by far the most productive. Starting the day with empty ride queues and empty streets is the best way to see the park without a crowd and the accompanying hustle. Each day at Disney World, at least…
Universal Orlando Resort offers early park admission to all guests staying at on-site hotels. Admission is one hour before regular park opening and is usually limited to just one of the parks each day. There are two theme parks at Universal Orlando – Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Find out the early admission…
