Author Archives: Denise

So, today I finished day-3 of my beginner lessons.  My mission: to accomplish the basics required to kite-surf.  My initial thoughts on the matter: doubtful. Our current stop, the Dominican Republic, was one of Andy’s insertion into the itinerary.  Wanting … Continue reading →

Today our 7 day cruise in the Caribbean Virgin Islands, on the SeaDream II, came to an end.  All our fellow passengers were morbid this morning, having to head back home to reality.  I’m kinda sad too – to have … Continue reading →

It’s Monday afternoon, and I’m lounging on one of the many deck chairs on Deck 6 of the SeaDream II.  Saturday’s 70.3 Ironman, is but a faint memory now.  But what a way to celebrate completing the gruelling race! After … Continue reading →

“Ramon “Monchito” Marrero, a bartender at the Caribe Hilton Hotel set out to capture the sunny, tropical flavour of Puerto Rico, in a glass.  On August 15, 1954 the Pina Colade was born.”  Or so our hotel cocktail menu claims.  … Continue reading →

This year marks the 10 year anniversary of my working holiday in Colorado.  In fact, this month (March), exactly 10 years ago was when I finished up my “job” at the ski resort of Copper Mountain, and headed back home … Continue reading →

This morning we had to say goodbye to the beautiful country of Canada. If this were a normal holiday, we would be heading back home now. But for us it’s 10 days down, 80 to go! Whilst we are moving … Continue reading →

So, today we thought we’d sum up some of our experience on the mountain with … two video clips taken yesterday.  The first clip was taken in the ski lift going up the mountain.  The second was taken on one … Continue reading →

Why oh why did I wish for more powder?  Careful what you wish for, cause you just might get it!  Despite a misty, snowy outlook, we decided to hit the slopes again today.  The powdery snow layer was so think … Continue reading →

We have just finished our third day’s skiing at – what some would say – the best ski resort in North America.  Whistler, British Columbia.  And it is not hard to see why: over 8,100 ski-able acres, spanning one vertical … Continue reading →

With Vancouver known as the rainy city, it was no surprise that we arrived to a cold and rainy afternoon.  But this setting is the reason that Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are in town at the moment … Continue reading →