Island Destinations

Solo Female Traveler's Guide to Flores: Safety, Community and Adventure

While I'm writing this from a man's perspective, my daughter Ellie's recent solo adventure to Flores, Guatemala has given me a front-row seat to the unique considerations female travelers face in this stunning lakeside gem. As she video-called me daily...

Island Luxury Face-Off: Comparing High-End Experiences in Bocas del Toro and Bermuda

There's a fascinating molecular interaction that occurs when scientific precision meets luxury travel - a phenomenon I've been privileged to observe during my recent research expeditions. Last winter, while investigating sustainable textile dyes derived from marine organisms, my work took...