St. James Parish, the Oldest Church in Barbados

On our cruise stop visit to Barbados, my friend Dave negotiated a great deal with the taxi driver and guide, to take us through the…

Bridgetown, Barbados Walking Tour

Setting off towards the island capitol of Barbados, I left the cruise port and found a walking path reaching the heart of the city.  Bridgetown…

Barbados Taxi Tour, West Side of the Island

Strolling through Bridgetown, I was approached by a driver who offered me a great deal on a tour of Barbados.  His name was Gene and…

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Walking Tour

A gorgeous scene awaited us as our cruise ship docked in the port of St. Maarten, the Dutch side of the island.  We were met…

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Downtown Walking Tour

At dawn, I caught my first glimpse of the beautiful island of St. Thomas with its sailboats and yachts in the harbor.   A softness settled…

Strolling Through Old San Juan, Puerto Rico (Part 2)

, I picked up a couple of bottles of water from a nearby refreshment stand  to hold me over until lunch. The next stop on…

Strolling Through Old San Juan, Puerto Rico (Part 1)

Arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the weather was absolutely perfect.  I hailed a taxi into the heart of downtown to my hotel at the…

A Tour of San Cristobel, San Juan, Puerto Rico

I was determined to see the two forts in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico before returning back to the States.  After having an afternoon siesta,…

Raices Restaurant, San Juan, Puerto Rico

While riding the trolley throughout the town of San Juan, Puerto Rico, I noticed the restaurant Raices, which had been recommended by the hotel concierge. …

A Day of Castillos in San Juan, Puerto Rico

I climbed up to the higher decks of the Carnival Liberty to take in the scenic view of San Juan.  It was a sad morning…