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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On our first and last days in Puerto Rico, we treated ourselves to dinner at La Central by Mario Pagan. I have to admit that I selected it originally because it was the best-rated restaurant open on a Monday night, the day we arrived. It seems that chefs take Monday off, so it was the best option at the time. However, the incredible food and service brought us back again. La Central is the latest restaurant of Chef Mario Pagan, opening in June of 2021. Chef Pagan draws his inspiration from his home country’s cuisine with a clever spin. It started with the cocktail menu. I could not resist the…
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We’re just back from our trip to Puerto Rico last week for the NATJA (North American Travel Journalists Association) conference, held May 2 through 6. I have downloaded my memory cards and will be sending my film off to the lab in the morning. So stay tuned for posts on our trip, including an Old San Juan Walking Food Tour with Lorna from Spoon tours, a VIP tour at Bacardí Rum, historical sites including the San Juan National Historic Site, and much more. Start exploring posts from our trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico here.
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Located at the southern end of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean island chain, the country of Grenada is actually three islands, Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique. Grenada is known as “The Spice Island” for the abundance of spices which are grown on the island. Grenada is the second largest producer of nutmeg, second only to Indonesia. Grenada is a traveler’s paradise with multiple attractions to appeal to all travelers. Grenada’s offers 45 beaches. Grand Anse Beach is the jewel of the island, often rated as one of the best beaches in the world. Waterfalls are found all over the island where you can take a dip in the cool…
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Enjoy some of the sights and sounds of a day on Grand Anse Beach, Grenada, accompanied by Kevin MacLeod’s “Blue Ska,” available at incompetech.com .
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When writers put together their lists of the best beaches in the Caribbean, Grand Anse Beach in Grenada is on everyone’s list. This two-mile stretch of white sand curving around the “grand cove” with a view of St. George’s is the most beautiful beach on the island and a favorite of visitors. Even on Saturday and Sunday when the beach is buzzing with activity, the beach never feels crowded. A stay at Spice Island Beach Resort means you have this beach at your doorstep. Or come for the day to visit the Spice Island Craft & Spice Market or relax with a cocktail at Umbrellas Beach Bar. Join us for…
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I was honored once again to be recognized by the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) in its 30th Annual Awards for Excellence in Travel Journalism. I received an Honorable Mention in the category of Photography – Photo Essay for “Photo Tour of Key West,” on Film Road Trip. Work eligible for the competition was work first published between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021. The winners represented the best in travel journalism, with journalists from major publications including Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic Travel, and Travel + Leisure, and many others. Take a moment to review the work of all our organization’s talented journalists who were recognized in this year’s…
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When you travel, you can’t always plan for the weather. Luckily, in the Caribbean, there are more sunny days than rainy ones, but when you have some rain, it can change your plans. Ever since I began planning a trip to Grenada, I wanted to visit the Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park. So we planned a trip with Aquanauts, and despite a bit of rain clouding up our view, we had a great trip out onto the water. Installed in 2006, Molinere Bay Underwater Sculpture Park was the first of artist Jason deCaires Taylor’s underwater gardens. The sculptures are intended to form a platform upon which coral could grow and provide an…
