Tag Archives: Spring Break

Eat Like a Local in Jamaica: Best Authentic Jerk Joints to Try

Jerk cooking, a culinary tradition deeply rooted in Jamaica’s cultural fabric, traces its origins to the Maroons—descendants of escaped African slaves who found refuge in the Blue Mountains. This method was initially developed as a means of preserving meat with available spices while cooking in a way that concealed the smoke from potential pursuers. Over […]

Head to the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is located on the east side of the island of Hispaniola.  Santo Domingo, its capital, is worth a visit to see the old colonial district, dating back five centuries.  Like Jamaica it has several different tourist areas with luxury all-inclusive resorts that have similar amenities – pools with swim-up bars, spa and […]

Escape to Jamaica

Jamaica is another destination that’s great for groups like this as there are many all-inclusive resorts that offer amenities for teens as well as their parents.  All-inclusive resorts here offer several pools, fitness centers and spas, all kinds of beach activities, and live entertainment, as well as a choice of restaurants, snack bars, and lounges.  […]

Spring Break Travel Suggestions for Senior Citizens

Spring break isn’t exclusive to families with kids on vacation from school – everybody needs to regroup and refresh after a long winter, seniors included!  Unless they’re taking a multi-generational Disney or cruise trip (both of which are great ideas for seniors who enjoy being around their grandchildren), seniors will probably prefer to stay away […]

Spring Break Off the Beach

Not everyone is a beach lover, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have other spring break choices.  A trip to Europe is a good idea at this time of year as popular attractions will be much less crowded than they are in the summer, and the weather will be less oppressive.  This kind of vacation […]

Riviera Maya

The Yucatan Peninsula is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, making it a paradise for beach lovers.  The Riviera Maya is a developed area on the Caribbean coast boasting hundreds of hotels and condos, plenty of nightlife, shopping, entertainment, water sports, and ecology parks.  Besides those amenities catering to tourists, you […]

Mexican Riviera

A family vacation to Mexico can be so much more than just a beach vacation, as there are so many historical and cultural attractions that make it an educational experience as well as a pleasure trip.  The Mexican Riviera is the term for a group of cities along the west coast of Mexico with beaches […]

Underwater Adventures in Belize

Thinking about where to escape to the winter? Maybe my snorkeling pictures from Belize will give you inspiration. I’ve never seen such a variety of sea life, nor have I had such close encounters with the active sea life as I did in Belize. I’ve taken many Spring Break trips over the years with my husband and son, and […]

Family Spring Break Planning Tips

  The warm glow from a family vacation lasts long after you’ve returned home. With spring break here, below are some tips for planning a fun and memorable getaway with the kids. First, decide what type of vacation you want to take. You’ll have lots of company if you’re traveling during a school vacation week, […]