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Champagne Sail on The Cloud Nine

For a relaxing sail around the channel between St. Thomas and St. John we chartered the sail boat ‘Cloud Nine’ skippered by Jason who is full of wonderful information on sailing and the Virgin Islands. The Cloud Nine is a beautiful boat, and while Captain Jason goes below deck and prepares the evening’s fare, champagne,Continue reading “Champagne Sail on The Cloud Nine”

The Beach Bar, St John

After an exciting day at the beach, we stop by the Beach Bar for one or more infamous “painkillers”, while sharing a shrimp and fries basket to get us through until dinner time. The Beach Bar is a favorite hangout of tourists as well as the locals. On many evenings you can hear the soundsContinue reading “The Beach Bar, St John”

Trunk Bay, St John USVI

Trunk Bay, St John USVI Every time we visit St. John, we stop by the Trunk Bay overlook and snap this photo. It’s the most beautiful beach in the Caribbean. Trunk Bay has many amenities including; restrooms, snack bar, gift shop, and plenty of white sand. TIP: Get up early and head down to TrunkContinue reading “Trunk Bay, St John USVI”

Rome, Italy – The Roman Colosseum

When in Rome… You can’t go to Italy without visiting Rome, and you can’t visit Rome without going to see the Roman Colosseum. The beautiful Roman stadium is a monument and reminder of the glory days of the Roman Empire. I took a guided tour of the Colosseum and it was worth every euro. MyContinue reading “Rome, Italy – The Roman Colosseum”

Tuscan Farm House – Podere Villuzza

  In Tuscany I stayed at a charming farm called Podere Villuzza. Located just outside the medieval town of San Gimignano, Podere Villuzza is a beautiful working farm that rents rooms and serves it’s guests great food and wine in a picturesque setting.This type of working farm that serves accommodations of tourists is known as an agriturismo. The hills surrounding Podere VilluzzaContinue reading “Tuscan Farm House – Podere Villuzza”