If there is one question I have gotten more often than all others lately, it has been whether Bora Bora or the Maldives wins for a honeymoon destination. While I have my personal preference, I’d like to start off by noting that you cannot go wrong between the two idyllic locations. Deciding which you would …
Maafushivaru, a Standout Among Small Hotels in the Maldives
If you’ve ever began to plan a trip to the Maldives, you’ll know that selecting which tiny tropical isle you will visit can be a dizzying task. Many islands tout the iconic fine white sands and bright azure waters that make the Maldives so sought-after. Maafushivaru stood out to me, though. With a small island …
Best Boutique Hotel in the Maldives under $500: Drift Retreat
Just the notion of the Maldives conjures up immediate thoughts of idyllic blues, sands often touted as the softest in the world… and iconic over water villas with price tags to match. Luxury and value are words that are rarely synonymous with each other, and yet Drift Retreat managed to strike a balance so sweet, …
Luminious Condos in Anguilla Along Mead’s Bay, Carimar Beach Club
Anguilla felt like a club I was privileged to join. Luminous turquoise seas, violently white sands. The friendliest Caribbean hospitality. Oh, and a cruise ship embargo. Exclusivity comes with a price tag on this gemlike isle, but serenity is something I’m willing to splurge on when presented with the opportunity.
Zemi Beach House, an Exclusive Anguilla Hotel
The blues of Anguilla rival anywhere I have traveled to in the world. In terms of their vibrance and clarity, you will be hard pressed to find more beautiful seas. The peaceful energy emanating from these transparent blue waters can be felt even from the shore, and on the East side along Shoal Bay, they …