Sunday, January 15, 2012

Caribbean Christmas

After a month back in Toronto catching up with family and friends and relaxing in my home, I knew it was time to get away for some sunshine and a beach. I left for an all-inclusive in St.Maarten on Christmas morning and was happy to arrive in the warmth of the sun just 4 hours later.

As you likely know, St.Maarten is one of my favourite places to visit...a wonderful mix of Caribbean and European cultures with the most gorgeous beaches. I spent my week relaxing, gambling (winning more often than not!) and making a few new friends along the way. So when New Years day rolled in and I was supposed to get on a plane to go home - I decided to stay, and kick the new year off right. I mean, why not? I had no job to go back to. Might as well continue to ride the wave.

Some highlights of this trip - the always perfect beach at Baie Rouge topped off with the hand-made cocktails made from fresh fruit and delicious barbecue from Chez Raymond. Perfection. Also - fun trips around the island with the tunes cranked and stops in the fab little town of Grand Case for yummy food at the Lolo's. Lazy days at the pool, winning nights at the casino, some pampering at the spa...an all-round perfect get-away. So good that I went back again six weeks later. But that's another story for another day.