Journal

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The Best Places to See Manatees in Orlando Without a Boat TourSeeing a manatee in Florida does not require a private charter, an airboat or an expensive wildlife cruise. Around Orlando, several springs, parks and…
A beachfront stay at Morningstar Buoy Haus in St. ThomasMorningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef is one of the newest beachfront places to stay in St. Thomas, and it feels designed for travellers who…
How to keep kids entertained during a long line at UniversalA long queue can change the mood of an otherwise brilliant theme-park day. At Universal Orlando, even children who were counting down to a favourite ride can…
The Most Underrated Attraction at EPCOT: My ThoughtsEPCOT has plenty of headline attractions. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind draws huge queues, Test Track appeals to speed fans, and Remy’s Ratatouille…
Choosing a rum tasting tour in St. CroixSt. Croix offers a rum experience with considerably more variety than I expected from a single Caribbean island. The choices range from polished distillery…
Salsa, Sunshine, And A Day In Old San JuanA salsa lesson in Old San Juan had been on my travel list for a while, so when I was staying in St Thomas, I decided to turn it into a very full day trip. The…
Early-morning breakfast favourites on St. ThomasThe best local breakfast spots on St. Thomas are often busiest before the island’s main sightseeing day begins. An early table means cooler weather, quieter…
Seeing Orlando’s Theme Parks From A HelicopterFrom the ground, Orlando’s theme parks are a familiar mix of castle turrets, roller-coaster tracks, water rides and enormous car parks. From a helicopter, the…
How To Spend A Rainy Day In St. CroixRain does not have to cancel a day in St. Croix. Tropical showers can arrive suddenly, fill the streets for half an hour, and then give way to bright skies, so…
The most useful gadget I brought on my Virgin Islands tripBefore travelling from Australia to the U.S. Virgin Islands, I expected the obvious holiday essentials to matter most: reef-safe sunscreen, a reusable water…