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The Seriously Fun Barbados Catamaran Bus...

Posted by Jane Shattuck Hoyos in Catamaran cruises, Things to Do on 07 10th, 2009 | 8 Comments

A great time on a catamaran cruise in Barbados If there’s one activity I recommend to all who visit Barbados it’s a catamaran cruise. How much do I love it? Let me count the ways: 1. You get to swim with our magnificent giant sea turtles. Nothing beats communing up close & personal...

Yummers! Great Barbados Dining — f...

Posted by Jane Shattuck Hoyos in Barbados Gourmet Card, Restaurants/Food on 07 8th, 2009 | 2 Comments

Yes, please, I'd love a discount. The whole world’s on sale these days. Of course, some offers are worth more than others. A “meal deal” at a burger barn? Even if it’s free, no thanks. But this offer is one I can pull my chair up to. And it is free! It’s the...

Fear & Loathing in Barbados’ ...

Posted by Jane Shattuck Hoyos in The Economy on 05 6th, 2009 | 21 Comments

Ummm, which image to use to illustrate this blog post? Hey, things are bleak enough to warrant either … or both. Aqua, one of my favorite restaurants (and site of Greg’s and my wedding in January) closed last Friday. On that day, employees were called in for a 5 p.m. meeting and told the...

Posted by Jane Shattuck Hoyos in My Life in Barbados, Places to Stay, St Lawrence Beach on 04 26th, 2009 | 6 Comments

I promise I’ll stop tooting my horn about the completion of my holiday rental at St Lawrence Beach Condos, #8, after this post. Really, I will. I just wanted to share with you a photo of the inaugural guests, mother and daughter Jane & Francesca. They arrived at 11 a.m. this morning and seem...

Posted by Jane Shattuck Hoyos in My Life in Barbados, Places to Stay, St Lawrence Beach, St Lawrence Gap on 04 24th, 2009 | 6 Comments

You saw the progress (here, too) of my putting together Apartment #8 at St Lawrence Beach Condominiums. This week’s been the final sprint before the first guests arrive: the air-conditioning was put in, the flat-screen TV got cable hook-up, wireless Internet is working, and all appliances...

Barbados Condo: From “Drab” ...

Posted by Jane Shattuck Hoyos in My Life in Barbados on 04 4th, 2009 | 4 Comments

Last evening's view from the master bedroom of Apt #8 at St Lawrence Beach Condos, Barbados This morning's view from Apt #8 at St Lawrence Beach Condos, Barbados, in the heart of the lively St Lawrence Gap. I took this from the outdoor patio. #8 Living room – obviously "before" #8...

Posted by Jane Shattuck Hoyos in My Life in Barbados on 03 23rd, 2009 | 2 Comments

It Could Always Be Worse is a children’s story based on a Yiddish folk tale. Today it’s my life. The story is about a man who complains to his rabbi that his home is too small for the family. Too crowded. Chaotic. Lord, could I relate. Before my husband Greg and I gave up our apartment for...

Would YOU Want to Get Cozy Here?...

Posted by Jane Shattuck Hoyos in Accommodations on 01 28th, 2009 | 3 Comments

Call me a sex-snob, I don’t care. I love to travel, have been many-many-many places around the world, have stayed in five-star and no-star places and will freely admit the truth: there are some hotel rooms in which I will not get cozy with my guy. It’s not about the number of stars. ...

Barbados’ St Lawrence Gap: What...

Posted by Jane Shattuck Hoyos in St Lawrence Gap on 01 26th, 2009 | 7 Comments

When I was 29 I moved from Washington, DC, to Albuquerque, New Mexico. I lived in Albuquerque for 13 years. The best thing I can say about Albuquerque is that it’s easy to find a parking spot there. As a city, I didn’t love Albuquerque. But I learned something really important there: You...

Kisses & Hugs All Around...

Posted by Jane Shattuck Hoyos in My Life in Barbados on 12 7th, 2008 | 3 Comments

I worried about the Canadian folks who breezed into my Barbados holiday rental with Louis Vuitton luggage and no apparent concern of my rental rules, bringing six when I allow only four … arriving with too little US currency to pay the bill up front. I worried, Would they trash the place? Spill...