On our last day in Puerto Rico, we decided to explore a bit more of Old San Juan, but first, we needed to fuel up with a great breakfast. After a bit of searching, we came upon a great spot in Old San Juan, La Carreta Mercado Local. La Carreta has two locations in San Juan. The one in Old Town is located at 279 Luna Street, which was an easy walk from our starting point at Plaza Colon (a four-minute walk per Google Maps). I started off with a double cortadito, and then looked over the menu. You can view it yourself online here. I opted for the Bandeja…
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Just a short walk from the ferry dock in Nevis, you’ll find Cafe des Arts. Cafe des Arts is a casual cafe, located right next door to the Museum of Nevis History and the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Walk along the avenue of flags on the waterfront, and you’ll spot the cafe. Have a seat at an umbrella-covered table and take a look at the menu. You’ll notice that breakfast is served all day long, which is a hit with me. They also serve lunch and host “Burger Nights,” quite popular with visitors. The prices are on the menu in…
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When we look toward traveling to a new island, one of the first choices we make is the hotel, and picking the perfect hotel for your family is no easy task. Picking the perfect resort, villa, or hotel requires research and consideration of what you need, and more importantly, what you don’t need, to make your vacation a happy one. 1. Room or Suite? Anyone traveling with their family knows how difficult, and how expensive it can be, to find the perfect accommodations. Our family of four started traveling out of the country when the kids were 6 and 8 years of age. When the kids are that young, you…
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No trip to Anguilla is complete without a stop at Geraud’s. I am amazed every time I enter the shop – – row after row of gorgeous pastries and breads to choose from! I’m no chef, but I had always read that good pastry requires cool conditions, and Anguilla is anything but cool. He turns out croissants with such light, flaky layers! If you have read my posts over the years, you know the pain au chocolat is my favorite! Geraud’s has been our regular breakfast stop over the past couple trips, however, this year, we stayed at the CuisinArt where breakfast is included. But that’s no excuse to…
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This colorful rum punch comes to us courtesy of the Salt Mills Cafe and Diner, located in the Salt Mills Plaza, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. I couldn’t help but take a few sips before taking a this photo! Decorated in bright primary colors, the diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers vegetarian and gluten free dishes. For more photos and journal entries from our trips to Providenciales, click here. Cheers! Update: Sources tell us the cafe has now closed. Oh well, you can still enjoy our travel photos from Providenciales! And if you’re looking for a bite to eat, check out Hole in the Wall! or Da Conch Shack!
