Seen that? - Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe

Filed in archive Best of on February 20, 2010

Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe Hidden Travel Gems

Standing on the dock at a marina in Bas-du-Fort, Guadeloupe, Alain, a Belgian transplant, pointed his finger at a group of islands on the French West Indies chart." You must sail to Terre-de-Haut, it's a mini St. Barts, but not many people know about it," he says. Soon after, my husband, John, and I cast the dock lines off our chartered 41-foot catamaran, Jade Marie, and steered a course of [...] Read More


Barbuda Hidden Travel Gems

We sailed an exhilarating 40 nautical miles north from Falmouth Harbour, Antigua to Barbuda on a 41 foot catamaran. Barbuda is Antigua's small sister island. We anchored between Cocoa Point and Palmetto Point on the southwestern coast. I jumped in the dinghy and captured this photo of the brilliant blue water with our boat bobbing off the beach. Not many people go to Barbuda; in fact, not many people know [...] Read More


Sailing Tahiti Hidden Travel Gems

If you're looking for real adventure, consider sailing across Tahiti. Eileen Ogintz did a piece on her recent Tahiti trip for Tribune Media Services.We are in paradise - really. The fish literally eat out of our hands, the water is so clear I can see seashells in the sand six feet below us and the island nearby is ringed by lush, green trees, some dripping with exotic fruits.Ogintz points out [...] Read More


National Geographic Adventure's Best Adventure Islands The Outdoor Weblog

If you're reading this blog, chances are you are a lover of all things outdoor, like me. You may call me crazy, but I've never thought of islands as being "adventurous". I imagine a beautiful beach, with umbrella drinks under the shadow of a ritzy resort. But, an article in the February 2008 issue of National Geographic Adventure has helped me changed my opinions of islands and help me realize [...] Read More


Winter's Cold Increases Arthritis Pain: A Complimentary Booklet On Knee and Hip Pain Brings Relief Straightfromthedoc

Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 2058689 Did you know that winter weight gain and cold, snowy weather can exacerbate arthritis pain? Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of hip and knee pain in older adults, and it is affecting younger adults earlier. Active young people with demanding lives often damage their joints and look for relief from arthritis pain in order to continue their activities. Winter is the perfect time for new [...] Read More