North America Archives

ST. MAARTEN – Sonesta Ocean Point Resort review: Best all-inclusive on St. Maarten

November 7, 2019 Chris W. Comments Off

My Caribbean trip this year was dedicatedto exploring the Dutch Caribbean. I hopped the various Dutch islands. In Sint Maarten I stayed at Sonesta Ocean Point Resort which is an adult only hotel. Their sister property Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino which is family [read more]

CARIBBEAN – 2 weeks St. Maarten itinerary & island-hopping guide to St. Eustatius & Saba

October 19, 2019 Chris W. Comments Off

Since I was a kid, I have been intrigued by the fact that my country also has islands in the Caribbean. These are the ABC-islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao) and the SSS-islands (St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius). Both groups are great for a two-week Caribbean island-hopping [read more]

ST. LUCIA – Jade Mountain Resort hotel review; a luxury destination on its own

January 1, 2019 Chris W. Comments Off

I really started to enjoy island-hopping after my Pacific island-hopping trip and my visit to Solomon Islands & Vanuatu. It was time to visit the Caribbean too. Last September I visited the Caribbean for the first time and my stay at Jade Mountain Resort St. [read more]

Cuzama Cenote Chacsinicche Entrance - MEXICO - Best cenotes in Yucatan

MEXICO – Best cenotes in Yucatan & henequen plantation Sotuta de Peón day trip

October 13, 2018 Chris W. Comments Off

The Yucatan peninsula is famous for its Mayan history and beaches but there is more. You might have heard about the cenotes, but do you know about the henequen (English: Agave) production that once thrived on the peninsula? Near Mérida are the best cenotes in [read more]

USA – The best Yosemite itinerary for first time visitors (1 or 2 days)

October 1, 2018 Chris W. Comments Off

Yosemite National Park is, in my opinion, one of the best national parks of the USA. When I made a West Coast road trip with my daughter I added two days to explore this park. I have already covered the Tioga Pass road and now [read more]

Resort view from sea - ANTIGUA - Blue Waters Hotel review; a must stay luxury beach resort

ANTIGUA – Blue Waters Resort review; a must stay luxury beach resort

September 24, 2018 Chris W. Comments Off

I visited Antigua, the bigger island of Antigua & Barbuda, recently when I hopped Caribbean islands. There are many resorts on the island and after some research I booked the Blue Waters Resort & Spa Antigua. I stayed 4 nights on all-inclusive basis and I [read more]

CARIBBEAN – Antigua, St. Lucia and Barbados: Caribbean island-hopping itinerary

September 19, 2018 Chris W. Comments Off

I visit around 35 countries every year of which, on average, 10 are new and the others re-visits. The Caribbean never crossed my path until recently when I had the opportunity to go there of a business trip in Philadelphia. I had two weeks and [read more]

USA – Yosemite to Mono Lake: The best stops on Tioga Pass Road

May 20, 2018 Chris W. Comments Off

If you are visiting Yosemite park as part of a west coast two week itinerary as I did I recommend adding a one-day tour to Mono Lake from Yosemite National Park over the Tioga Pass Road. Mona Lake is a curious saline lake with magnificent [read more]

USA – Zion National Park day trip: The must see places and must do hikes

January 18, 2018 Chris W. Comments Off

Zion National Park is, after my visit, for sure amongst my favorite national parks in the United States. It’s located in southern Utah and just a short drive north of Las Vegas. I arrived late evening from Death Valley for a two-night stay which gave [read more]

USA – 5 must-see Museums in Denver worth a visit: history, science and art

October 10, 2017 Chris W. Comments Off

Denver is the capital of Colorado state and called the Mile High City as it’s located on an altitude of a mile. Denver is growing fast from a cowboy and mining town into a modern cosmopolitan city. There is a large vibrant art and festival [read more]