Barbecue and bonfires in Turks & Caicos

4th of July dinner Turks & Caicos

How was everyone's Labor Day? I remained in NYC, and with no sun in sight, my mind wandered to 4th of July, spent on a beach in Turks & Caicos. Seven Stars Resort in Providenciales hosted an amazing "BBQ & Bonfires" beach party on their Deck. I can only assume something similar took place this Labor Day. Guests were invited from 6:30 to 9:30 to a night of barbecue-buffet, a generous assortment of dishes and desserts, as well as … [Read more...]

Labor Day weekend on Block Island

"Twelve miles off the Rhode Island coast lies a vacation destination often overlooked in the region's tourism sweepstakes. But if Block Island lacks the stargazing appeal of the celebrity isles of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, the visitors who swarm off the ferries here from Memorial Day to Columbus Day appear blissfully unconcerned. That may be due to the island's alluring blend of so many elements that help a frazzled refugee from the … [Read more...]