Today is the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Irma’s strike on our favorite islands. After a heavy hit by Irma, along came Hurricane Maria, adding to the destruction. I have read the accounts over the last year of the devastation, the rebuilding, and the struggles along the way. I have also read stories of the incredible strength of those affected, and the love and support of a community both in and outside the islands. Some have made an amazing recovery, and others are still making their way to recovery, but there is no dispute that the one thing that will help turn things around is tourism. Here are nine beaches to…
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You know you want to honeymoon in the Caribbean, but which island? The islands are incredibly diverse. Some have better beaches. Some are ideal for foodies. Some islands are favorites for adventure. The islands are as diverse as the people who visit. Here are some suggestions for the perfect Caribbean honeymoon. Best Islands for Beach Lovers Anguilla Anguilla is located at the northern end of the Leeward Islands chain in the Eastern Caribbean, a short 25-minute boat ride north of St. Martin. You won’t see any mountains or rainforest on Anguilla, as it is largely coral and limestone with limited vegetation. However, what it lacks in elevation, it makes up…
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Enjoy our “Best Nine” of 2017 based upon “Likes” on Instagram! Top Row Left: The beautiful jewelry of Dune Jewelry, created from the sand of your favorite beaches! This piece is filled with sand from Pink Sand Beach, Harbour Island, Bahamas. These pieces make beautiful gifts. For more information on Dune: http://bit.ly/2B9oRbt Center: Our free iBook, Taking Better Travel Photos was released in January of 2017! Get your copy here: http://bit.ly/2hXNFhJ Right: This photo is our favorite image from our June 2017 trip to the island of Nevis! Read more about this amazing island here: http://bit.ly/2tElrJT Middle Row Left: Dine amidst the palms, high above the Hamilton Estate, at Bananas Restaurant, Nevis.…
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Time for our Top 9 Instagram photos of 2016! Your favorite Instagram photos based upon likes and comments include: #9 Film Prints by Richard Photo Lab We printed our favorite film shots from our trip to Kamalame Cay, Andros, Bahamas. Our film processing and printing was done by the wonderful and very talented people at Richard Photo Lab! More from our trip to Andros, Bahamas here! #8 Arrival Dock at Kamalame Cay Your departure point on Andros for the short boat ride over to Kamalame Cay, Andros, Bahamas. More from our trip to Andros, Bahamas here! #7 Lighthouse Bay, Barbuda, Antigua & Barbuda The palapas mark the beginning of miles of…
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It’s been a great year here at My Irie Time. 2015 saw our Instagram account getting going, and here are our top 10 Instagram photos of the year! Happy New Year to all! #10 Fins up! A view of Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla. For more on our trips to Anguilla, read our reports here, including our most recent visit in November of 2014. #9 The “Special” rum punch at Smokey’s at the Cove, Anguilla. #8 Our June 2015 trip to Antigua & Barbuda! Read all about our stays at Jumby Bay, Antigua, and Lighthouse Bay, Barbuda. #7 Our visit to Garvey’s Sunshine Shack on Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla! #6 Our 2016 Antigua & Barbuda Calendar! #5…
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What better way to celebrate National Rum Punch Day than a countdown of the best rum punches that the islands have to offer! From the “sting” of the “Killer Bee” at Sunshine’s on Nevis, to the Sip Sip Rum Punch on Harbour Island Bahamas, to the “Special” Rum Punch at Smokey’s on Anguilla, see which one was our #1.
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The folks at Jumby Bay tell us that the resort is named after the Antiguan “jumbee,” a “playful spirit.” Some reading on the origins of the “jumbee” or “jumbie” tells us that in some of the islands, the jumbee is a vindictive, mischievous spirit, and that you should take precautions, such as placing piles of sands or knotted ropes outside your door to occupy the spirits so that they do not trouble you. The spirit of Rosewood’s Jumby Bay, Antigua, is anything but malevolent or vindictive. The spirit of Jumby Bay is playful, joyful, and celebratory, and offers gracious hospitality to all those who come to visit. If you have read…
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I’m not really a big “activity” person when it comes to vacation. As long as I have a nice beach and beautiful water to swim in, I’m pretty much set. So when I found myself looking forward to what “the Concierge recommends” in the morning “Jumby Journal,” I kind of surprised myself. Not being one to look for things to do, I was excited to see what was “on the menu,” and had a really good time joining in. We were on the island for only three days, but we were able to participate in loads of fun activities, which left us exhausted, but really happy. Here are just some…
