by Marie Hernandez | Jul 25, 2017 | Destinations
People love St. Lucia for many reasons beyond the obvious. It is a charming island that is not over crowded where you can create memories that will last a lifetime. The luxury experience is unrivalled in many ways and the island has transformed to offer an experience...
by Marie Hernandez | Nov 24, 2015 | Destinations
As anyone who has traveled to one of the gorgeous resorts on the atolls of the Maldives knows, you must first fly into mainland, Male. One of the smallest capitols in the world, I’d not heard much about the tiny Islamic island. Home to a 400 year old Mosque; I...
by Marie Hernandez | Nov 9, 2015 | Photo Essays
Snapshot Monday ~ Atoll Reefs in the Maldives One of the highlights of my time in the Maldives was jumping off the balcony of my over water villa and snorkeling the reefs surrounding the resorts. I was amazed at the variety of fishes that called these reefs home. It...
by Marie Hernandez | Nov 2, 2015 | Photo Essays
Beautiful Maldivian Sunset On my recent trip to the Maldives I stayed at the Maafushivaru Resort located on the Ari atoll, which floats peacefully in the Indian Ocean. Along with it’s white, powdery sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, and near perfect...
by Marie Hernandez | Jun 12, 2015 | Destinations
Just a short 35- minute ferry ride from Singapore is Nongsa Batam, one of the 17,000 islands of Indonesia. And nestled among the tranquil beauty of lush hillsides and warm azure beaches, you’ll find the Turi Beach Resort. The peaceful retreat is accessible via both...