How to Cruise During Hurricane Season

Posted on June 7, 2022June 6, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

BOSTON -- Hundreds of passengers on the Norwegian Peal are likely unhappy after the cruise ship left Bermuda June 5, two days earlier than planned, to avoid Tropical Storm Alex. The Pearl sailed from Boston and docked in Bermuda Sunday... continue the journey

US easing travel restrictions to Cuba

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

WASHINGTON -- Whether you're trying to visit family or visiting for fun, traveling to Cuba is about to get a little bit easier. The Biden Administration announced Monday it plans to expand flights to Cuba. It also plans to take... continue the journey

How to Get a COVID-19 Test While Visiting Mexico

Posted on June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 by Heidi Schmidt

[video src="https://claimedbaggage.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/InShot_20210627_195007579.mp4" class="size-full"] Anyone traveling to the U.S. is required to get a COVID-19 test before boarding a plane, even if you're already vaccinated. If you're staying at a hotel, the test result has to be negative before you're allowed... continue the journey

Free Time In The Bahamas

Posted on July 29, 2017May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Traveling is expensive. But there are ways to save on even the most extravagant vacation, if you want to. Here are ten free ideas if cash is tight and you have some time to kill in the Bahamas. The Beaches... continue the journey

Sorely Disappointed In St. Thomas

Posted on July 20, 2017May 14, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

Don't let the headline fool you. St. Thomas is just as sunny as the rest of the Caribbean. That's not my complaint with the island. It's just that the other locations in the Caribbean I've visited are so amazing. U... continue the journey

One Day In The Bahamas

Posted on July 20, 2017May 15, 2018 by Heidi Schmidt

I've been to the Bahamas several times. Each time's been slightly different. The first time was to a cruise ship's private island. We had an amazing day of water sports planned. Ha ha ha! Boy, were we gonna be disappointed!... continue the journey

One Day In St. Kitts

Posted on July 20, 2017July 10, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

St. Kitts is nicknamed "Monkey Island." We learned why as soon as we walked through the cruise ship terminal in Basseterre. We immediately found ourselves covered with the critters. Vervet moneys have called the island home for hundreds of years.... continue the journey

One Day In Barbados

Posted on July 20, 2017July 10, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

To this day, Barbados is one of my favorite places on the planet. I think it's because of how we spent our short time on the island ... or rather in the water around the island. My husband did the... continue the journey

How to Spend One Day in Antigua

Posted on July 6, 2017July 10, 2022 by Heidi Schmidt

The people of Antigua say the island has 365 beaches, one for each day of the year. If you're heading to the island, expect a laid-back atmosphere and a place where you can relax ... or have an adventure on... continue the journey