Grenada’s Grand Beaches

Grenada might be considered an off-the-beaten-path Caribbean island but it’s one of my favorites. Situated in the southern Caribbean just below St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada has it all: cascading waterfalls, rainforest hikes, endless beaches and delicious local cuisine. … Continued


A Look Inside the Costa Rican Prison With Blood-Inked Art

A deafening silence drones through the crumbling buildings of San Lucas Prison, Costa Rica’s infamous Alcatraz. Located on Isla San Lucas, a two-square mile island ringed with pristine beaches and lush jungle, the prison is set in the heart of … Continued


Indonesia’s Sweet Airy Paradise

I’m living a fantasy right now – dreaming about Gili Air’s idyllic beaches, feeling and hearing sand and coral crunch beneath my feet and enjoying afternoon siestas in an open sided, thatch-roofed hut. Not that I don’t love NYC, but … Continued


Paradise on Earth (Where I Wish I Was Right Now)

Stepping into paradise begins with a splash. Moments after the high-speed ferry intentionally runs aground on Gili Air’s sand bar, its passenger’s hop into the warm water and splash onto its sun-bleached beach. Three miles around with sandy roads and … Continued