Stayed at the Riu Palace Tropical Bay. I LOVE Bloody Bay! The beach is great and great for walking. Sunsets...wow!

Accommodations were very comfortable. Food, as usual with a Riu, was delicious.

Weather at the end of March was very nice. Not too hot, a nice breeze.

Egrets were walking freely on the property and would try to steal leftovers and sugar packets.

It is a longer drive, about 1 1/2 hours, but the scenery is amazing, and the music and conversation are delightful.

Spent the week discovering the French side of the island. Loved it! Accommodations from luxury all-inclusive to quaint cottage-like vacation rentals.

The French side of the island has great food - the lolos are a must dine out experience.

A day trip to the nearby islands of Anguilla or Saba is an easy short ferry ride.

I did a workshop at a perfumery and I got to design my own scent which was so much fun.

I Did a motorcoach tour of Northern Ireland with Royal Irish Tours. Very good company. Small groups.

Sandals  and Bahia Principe

Moon Palace - The Grand and Le Blanc

RIU Palace Montego Bay

Hilton Puerto Vallarta - now called Krystal Altitude Vallarta

RIU Palace Montego Bay

RIU Palace Puerto Vallarta