Posts for Caribbean travel

Junkanoo beach guide for first-time visitors

Travel Destination, Travel Stories, Travel Tips - Shelia - March 17, 2026

Junkanoo beach

If you’ve been researching the Bahamas—even casually—you’ve probably come across Junkanoo Beach more than once. It shows up in travel forums, cruise itineraries, and those slightly repetitive “top beaches” lists that start to blur together after a while. And yet, this one tends to linger in your mind a bit longer than expected. Continue Reading

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Safety First: San Andrés Island, Colombia

Travel Destination, Travel Tips - Shelia - July 16, 2025

San Andrés Island’s world-class beaches shimmer like a Caribbean dream – but whispers of danger aren’t far away. Residents report skyrocketing crime (one blogger described it as “through the roof”) and a 2022 survey found 62% of islanders sensed rising violence and 40% feared becoming a victim. Yet official advisories strike a nuanced tone: Canada advises travelers to “take normal security precautions” in San Andrés, while the UK warns of pickpocketing on the Caribbean coast. In practice, San Andrés rewards visitors who stay alert and prepared – it’s paradise, with street smarts. Continue Reading

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