Tag: Caribbean
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Caribbean Cruise Part 5: Princess Juliana International Airport
After getting the call from the client, I had about a week to prepare for about a week at sea. The first couple days were filled with producing the logistics of the travel itself and the shock of hearing I’d be working on a cruise ship, then the fun of looking into the destinations set…
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Caribbean Cruise Part 3: The Colors of the Caribbean
The bluest of skies. The clear, coral water. The lush green trees. Before even getting off the ship, the Caribbean was already one of the most colorful places I’d ever seen. The people of the Bahamas, St. Thomas and Sint Maarten are ethnically diverse with colorful personalities, and the range of hues in their clothes,…
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Caribbean Cruise Part 2: The People
The Bahamian islands are full of life. There’s a rich history, a wonderful local flavor and some of the warmest, friendliest people I’ve ever met. I spoke with Shelly, a young woman spending a Monday looking for a job. Probably in her mid-20s, she pegged me instantly as a visitor; not sure what gave that…