caribbean

Say Hey is on repeat

by Jerri on October 7, 2009

Sorry that these days I’m just posting my favorite videos. I’m sure that talking about Chemistry would be pretty boring. So, hey, listen to my favorite song of the moment!

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Hurricane Warning for Caribbean

by Jerri on August 16, 2007

The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane warning for the islands of St. Lucia, Dominica, Guadeloupe, and Martinique. Hurricane Dean presently is located about 330 KM east of Martinique and is moving west at 23 mph. The center of Dean is expected to cross the Lesser Antilles early Friday morning. Maximum sustained winds are [...]

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If you’ve always dreamed of living in a tree house here’s your opportunity to try it on for size. 3 Rivers Eco-lodge on the Caribbean island of Dominica is a unique and adventurous place to stay on your next island vacation. Nestled in the heart of the Dominican rainforest, 3 Rivers Eco-Lodge offers a variety [...]

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Budget Travel: Featured Caribbean Inn

by Jerri on July 16, 2007

Many people don’t realize that prices go down significantly during the low season (July 15-November 15) in the Caribbean. The Turquoise Shell Inn in Simpson Bay, St. Maarten has special rates of only $95 per night or $590 for the week (tax included!). You will get a 1-bedroom suite with a fully equipped kitchen. All [...]

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Life as a Chef Aboard a Private Yacht

by Jerri on April 23, 2007

I found another yachtie out there on the web. Niall’s site, The Life of a Private Chef has a lot of video footage of St. Martin, Antigua and other some places in the Med. Looks like he’s retired from yachting like me, but you can still follow his adventures in the archives!

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easyCruise in the Caribbean

by Jerri on February 24, 2007

I get e-mails often from people wanting to know how to travel around the Caribbean. In the past, there really hasn’t been an easy and economical way to travel from island to island-until now! I just read a New York Times article that easyCruise now has a cruising itinerary for those looking for an affordable [...]

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I’m a travel writer…sort of!

by Jerri on January 18, 2007

I submitted an article entitled, So You Want to Work on a Yacht?, to eZine.com and it was accepted. If you are one of the three regular lurkers on my blog then you’ll recognize it as basically just an article I’ve posted on here. I’m just crossing over…to where I’m not sure. I am also [...]

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Frommer’s 2007 Top Destination Picks

by Jerri on December 31, 2006

Frommer’s Top Destinations for 2007 as listed in the full article here * Krakow, Poland * Tokyo, Japan * Minneapolis, Minnesota * Panama * Asheville, North Carolina * Ethiopia * Portland, Oregon * Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands * Okanagan Valley, British Columbia * Glen Canyon, Utah * Zurich, Switzerland * Portland, Maine

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I’m moving back to St. Maarten!

by Jerri on November 19, 2006

So, all this talk about the Caribbean on my blog has made me miss the Caribbean. In light of that fact, I have decided to move back to the Caribbean. The Caribbean is home to me, like Texas, and I miss it so much. So starting December 1, this blog, my podcast, One Girl, Her [...]

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Travel Essentials

by Jerri on November 18, 2006

****One Girl’s Travel Essentials**** -Ear Plugs: Even if you do not normally use them, a seat near the engine or a crying baby will make you glad you had them. -Eye Mask: This can block out a bright movie screen and let you have a good night’s rest. Also can come in handy in your [...]

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