TravelA First-Timers Guide to St. Barth

Patrick and I took a well-deserved mid-winter vacation to one of the Caribbean's most beautiful islands - St. Barth, located in the French West Indies. On this island you will not find big resorts, casinos, high-rise hotels, golf courses, mega-cruise ships, and loud partying, for that you can turn to St. Barth's neighboring island St. Maarten. The island is an intimate and romantic escape with very little to do except experience the island's natural wonders and although the island can only be reached by commuter jet or ferry, I promise the extra effort spent in getting here is well worth it.

EuropeThe Quiet Beauty of Menorca

The beat free Balearic Island. Menorca is the least known of the Balearic Islands and is one of the rare islands in the Mediterranean that is almost entirely unspoilt by 60 years of mass tourism. Most of the beaches are tucked away in isolated coves along the coastline and are only able to be explored by foot or by sea. From it's historic town of Ciutadella to it's many coves such as Cala Galdana, Cala Mitjana, Binibeca, and Cova d'en Xoroi, unspoilt Menorca makes for a perfect fun-filled romantic or family vacation.