The Perfect Jewelry Roll

Stephanie Johnson is a company specializing in customized travel accessories. Don't you just love the idea of designing your own pretty little bags to transport all your pretty little baubles and lotions & potions on vacation with you? 

 The jewelry roll is known as the SUSAN:

Pick your design, then choose from over 15 different fabrics:

Madagascar Pink:

Mumbai Blue:

Then watch the mailbox in eager anticipation.

Enjoy,

The Super Sexy ME Cancun goes All-inclusive!

Yes, its true... Cancun's sexiest resort is taking it to another level and going all-inclusive starting November 1, 2010.

The ME Cancun is so extraordinary that they don't want to be referred as an "all-inclusive resort" but rather "A Complete Experience Beyond Mere Accommodation" 

Although the resort will now only be offered as a "Complete Experience" non-resort guests will still be able to access on a pay to play basis.

Complete All-inclusive Rates start at only $125/per person, per night.

Ready to go? Let's start planning! info @ caribbeanjourney.com or 866-236-1924 

Adios,

Luxury Home Tour - Hartling House in the Turks & Caicos

A private windswept beach...

Water the perfect shade of turquoise...

Every well thought luxurious detail welcomes you to Hartling House in the Turks & Caicos. The private estate of the developers of such fine Turks & Caicos Hotels as the Regent Palms and the Shore Club...

Four enviable bedrooms...

For the little ones too...

Even more amazing bathrooms...

Open that window, let the curtains blow in the sea breeze.... and relax. 

The main living areas bring the outdoors in with the same neutral palate...

Hire one of the Turks & Caicos most notable private chefs or be your own. 

Imagine coming down those stairs in the morning to the smell of fresh Caribbean coffee and the sound of voices filled with anticipation for what the day will bring...

Packing already? 

We'd love to book your vacation to the Hartling House. Drop us a line anytime... info @ caribbeanjourney.com ~

Enjoy,

My Favorite Luggage from Halsea

One of the perks of owning a Caribbean Travel company is being gifted with so many travel and beach themed goodies. I relish the thoughtfulness put into the gifts sent my way from family, friends, clients, and vendors. Each one helps keep the island vibe alive in my daily life.

One of my favorites was a Tote from Halsea. Check out their entire collection here.

Best,

Viceroy Resort & Spa, Anguilla by Day

Viceroy Resort & Spa, Anguilla

This is where I stayed on my recent trip to Anguilla. 

The hotel was perfection. Perfect views at every turn...

Smiling happy staff ready to provide perfect service...

Two perfect beaches.... one....

and two...

Amazing artwork. Eclectic... but a perfect match.

3 Swimming pools...

There is so much more perfect at this resort! I'd love to help you plan your trip to the Viceroy Resort in Anguilla... ask me more! laura @caribbeanjourney.com or 866-236-1924.

For more photos of Viceroy Anguilla by Day - visit our flickr stream right here.

15 Prettiest Island Rooms

My days are hectic at this time of year. It seems everyone is waiting longer and longer before taking the plunge and booking their warm weather getaway and I have to scramble to keep up and secure last minute space at often near capacity hotels. Some days it gets to be too much. I spin my chair around, away from the bright computer screen and glance out the window at the lake behind my house and I wonder why I ever changed course from med school to travel consultant? Que??? I never let these thoughts take up too much space in my brain before I close my eyes and envision a room just as this... A breezy, clutter free, escape bathed in white linen with little splashes of tropical color. Yes, one day all this selling of travel will pay off and I will have my own little private escape. In the meatime, thank goodness for sources such as Coastal Living and their lovely little collections of rooms just like this:

Rock House Island Love

Moonhole. Simple enough name. What does it mean? See the arch in the photo above? Twice a year, you can see the moon set when gazing out through the arch. Simple. That's it. Moonhole inhabits the southern tip of Bequia, in the Grenadines. You can rent Moonrise. Or virtualy travel to this home via Coastal Living {below} built with love and decked out with solar juice - securing it a spot on my "perfect" list:

How does one reach this little gem of an island? You can fly to St. Vincent from a few major US gateways and sometimes you can find low cost flights from Europe too!

Reason #4356 Why I Love Jamaica

The luxurious Round Hill is home to many designer villas. After all, Ralph Lauren owns a home here and played a part in the decor of the common areas so the property is synonymous with classic island style. Surely to impress, is this lovely villa decorated by Meg Braff, featured in Coastal Living, and first spotted by Moi, right here. {her smart little remarks fill you with a "be here now" moment or two}

If ever you should lose me and wonder where I am... if only.