Between our travel agents and writers, we have visited just about every Caribbean Island and have visited the most popular islands multiple times. We are here to share with you all the information and highlights we can about this beautiful part of the world.
We’re Dan & Michelle, travel enthusiasts, Caribbean experts, and members of the Sandal’s Chairman’s Royal Club. We would love to help you plan your travel vacation. We’ve been to the Caribbean several times and visited over 15 islands.
What are we all about
There are tens of great blogs and hundreds of impressive Instagram accounts about the Caribbean out there. Every beach, mountain, and adventure in the region has already been described many times over by these various guides. Our goal is not to compete with them, but to compliment them. We want to show you the side of the Caribbean that digs into the details of what makes each place especially unique. For example, there are lots of articles out there about the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, but are there any that list beaches most visited by Sea Turtles or by specific celebrities?
What you will find here
Of course, to be so granular we first have to cover the basics well. Therefore, we have published and will regularly update practical guides to every Caribbean island as well as share useful maps, recommend local companies and provide seasonal and weather-related travel advice. However, most importantly, we want Exploring Caribbean to give voice to the many fantastic people who make the region such a great place to visit! Hence, expect us to publish many interviews and guest contributions from Caribbean business owners, bloggers, artists, athletes, and more. And of course, if you want to collaborate with us, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Our Caribbean Travel Advisors
Mike Salvador
Mike is the Co-President of 58Stars Travel, our travel agency partner. He has helped plan hundreds of trips including many to the Caribbean. His favorite Caribbean island is St Lucia, but he know many tropical destinations well.
Certifications & Awards: Certified Sandals Specialist, Luxury Leaders Alliance
Shannon Hanes
Shannon is a honeymoon and destination wedding specialist. She is an expert in many destinations including, Cancun, St. Lucia, Antigua, Jamaica, the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos. She is also a Sandals expert and knows the ins and outs of all-inclusive resorts.
Certifications & Awards: Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Leaders Alliance, Certified Sandals/Weddings Specialist
Alicia Hansen
Alicia is a Certified Luxury Travel Specialist with additional certifications in honeymoon travel and many Caribbean destinations. She is a Disney expert and loves luxury boutique resorts.
Certifications & Awards: Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Leaders Alliance, Certified Sandals/Weddings Specialist
Karen Sotto
Karen Soto specializes in adult all-inclusive and adventure travel. She is an expert in honeymoons and romance trips to the Caribbean, Jamaica, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, and Hawaii.
Certifications & Awards: Certified Sandals Specialist, Jamaica Travel Specialist, G adventure Specialist, Intrepid Specialist
Jenn Beherndt
Jenn is a Travel Design Specialist with extensive experience in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Greece, Mexico, and many other honeymoon destinations. She is an expert in all-inclusive resorts and has extensive knowledge of brands like Sandals Resorts.
Certifications & Awards: Certified Sandals Specialist
Contributors
Ewelina Binkowska
Ewelina has visited majority of the main Caribbean islands and she is in love with all things related to the region’s nature and adventures. As a former professional swimmer, she can spend hours in and underwater exploring the beauty of the Caribbean coasts and wildlife.
Lucjan Zaborowski
Lucjan has traveled to 22 Caribbean islands and is a keen explorer of history, culture and traditions of the region. He is former track athlete and boasts of many friendships with Caribbean track stars who have been happy to show him some of the most fascinating places on their islands.
Julia Hammond
Enthusiastic advocate for independent travel and passionate geographer, Julia considers herself privileged to earn a living doing something she loves. When not roaming the globe, you’ll find her windswept but smiling, chatting away to her two dogs as they wander the Essex marshes.
Alysha Haran
Alysha is a California native who has lived all over the world. She’s passionate about stories, history, and experiences that help us realize that we have more in common that we think.
Gillian Birch
Gillian Birch is a British freelance writer and published author of 12 travel books. She is an “international nomad”, travelling all over the world with her husband, a Master Mariner, and writing about her experiences for travel magazines, websites and blogs.
MaryAnn Ensh
I am a new blogger, but lifelong adventurer, horse breeder / exhibitor. I love life on my farm, finding new beaches, and laughing through the chaos of life. WhyCowgirlsCuss.com