Jan 30, 2011 14:36 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
A mermaid mirror at Farifield Gallery
The breezy, 21-mile-long island of Barbados beckons lots of visitors with lovely white-sand beaches and crystalline water but I actually spent more time sinking my fingers into clay. Thanks to the rich clay deposits that fill Chalky Mount, which is the highest point on the island, Barbados boasts a cottage industry of pottery making that has thrived since the 19th century. One of the most memorable is Fairfield Pottery and Gallery in St. Michael . Read More »
Dec 30, 2010 11:48 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
A view of El Yunque's rainforest canopy
When I think about a relaxing place to be, the beach is always first followed by the rain forest. There’s nothing quite like being surrounded by lush vegetation and nature sounds. Puerto Rico’s El Yunque Rain forest supplies all this and more. Tucked on the Eastern coast of the island, El Yunque is a must do excursion. Read More »
Dec 18, 2010 10:55 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Dancing the night away at Elvina's
If you have ever heard about the dreamy Bahamian out island of Eleuthera, then you have heard about Elvina’s. Elvina’s is the most famous hangout on the island, noted for hosting Lenny Kravitz jam sessions as well as other local and international musicians. But it’s not really the notoriety that makes Elvina’s so special. From the music to the local characters, it’s an authentic slice of Bahamian culture. Read More »
Dec 03, 2010 18:38 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Amelia Island Plantation
The 1350-acre beach resort of Amelia Island Plantation unfolds in a stunning panorama of marshes, creeks, beaches and sea. Enjoy a close-up view of this Florida paradise on a two-hour Segway tour. I rolled through postcard-perfect scenery as well as a nature center brimming with turtles, snakes, otters and raccoons. Read More »
