12 Surprising Ways You’re Being a High-Maintenance Island Guest
If there is one phrase that is common amongst all island visitors, it's, "Don't worry about us, we're easy!" Just typing that makes me laugh. Every time a houseguest breezily assures me how truly simple it will be for me to have them stay in my home, I have to pause...
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Why Santa Doesn’t Ship to the Cayman Islands
There are many things you take for granted before you move to an island – mild weather, a bug-free home, reliable electricity and internet, and the ease of online shopping. The convenience of the last one is mostly attributed to the reliable postal and delivery...
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Island Beach Crusader
Parking on the beach seems to be considered normal on St. Martin, especially on Great Bay Beach in Philipsburg. Every Friday night and every weekend day, the beach is completely filled with cars. Some come to enjoy the bars and restaurants along the Boardwalk, while...
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What To Do When Your Island Won’t Change
My husband and I watched the sun dip into the pink sea. We smiled. It was our first night in the villa, our Caribbean dream in Montserrat was about to be realized, and neither of us could get to sleep due to the excitement of finally being in our new home - a home...
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Island Warning: Mind the Monsoon Mood
Life on my island comes in two seasons: Rainy and Dry. We love the dry season out here on Guam. The trade winds pick up, the temperature sticks around a nice, comfortable 80°F, the water is cool and refreshing, the grass dry, the hikes bearable. And then there's the...
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5 Obstacles (+ Solutions!) to Healthy Living on an Island
Leading a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge no matter where you live. But on an island, we face some unique obstacles that can feel hard to overcome (Did someone say, "rum punch?"). As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist on a rock, I'm deeply familiar with how...
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