Lori Barbely
Hi, I’m Lori. But you can call me Lors. I’m a middle-aged New Jersey-born gal, currently based in Orlando, Florida. My background is in editorial travel photography and writing and I've been to more than 30 countries. I’m obsessed with tropical locales and my favorite city is Tokyo. Have camera, will travel! I’m a Disney adult, Lord of the Rings fan, certified crazy cat lady, and sushi addict! I hope this blog inspires your wanderlust. Feel free to follow me on Instagram for snippets of daily life on and off the road.
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Sandals St. Vincent (Opening March 2024)
Opening March 27, 2024, Sandals St. Vincent brings the first overwater bungalows to St. Vincent and the Grenadines! Here’s what we know about this new luxury all-inclusive. Sandals St. Vincent Highlights Nestled between the lush green rainforest and the turquoise sea, Sandals St. Vincent is a sprawling 50-acre 301-room resort. It’s also home to St. Vincent’s first overwater bungalows. The ten two-story overwater bungalows are spacious, at just over 1200 square feet, and feature a King-size bed, soaking tub for two, see-through glass floor, hanging day bed, second-floor deck, and butler service. The resort itself is home to 12 dining concepts from upscale seafood to a sushi restaurant and five…
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Antigua Overwater Bungalows
When it comes to Antigua Overwater Bungalows there is only one: Royalton Antigua. The best part? It’s all-inclusive! Royalton Antigua Resort and Spa Highlights The six Antigua overwater bungalows at Royalton Antigua offer all the privacy and high-end luxury you dream of when planning an overwater bungalow vacation but include the accessibility and amenities of a large resort. Located in the calm waters of Antigua’s Deep Bay, just 20 minutes from the island’s capital and 30 minutes from V.C. Bird International Airport, makes for an easy travel day and ample opportunities to see the island. But if you choose not to leave the resort, you’ll enjoy its seven restaurants and…
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What It’s Like to Visit Lanai Cat Sanctuary
What is the Lanai Cat Sanctuary? The beginnings of the Lanai Cat Sanctuary date back to 2004 when founders Kathy and Mike Carroll led efforts to sterilize and later shelter Lanai’s street cats in a horse corral in Koele. The sanctuary relocated to its current site in 2009 with its primary goal being to protect Lanai’s cats as well as its endangered birds (from said cats). Since then the non-profit sanctuary has grown, not only in size, but in scope. Each cat in the sanctuary—these days numbering around 600—has an individual medical care plan and is sterilized on-site. Since 2014, the sanctuary has rescued over 1800 cats, and over 1000…
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Aruba Overwater Bungalows
When it comes to Aruba Overwater Bungalows there is only one property that fits the bill, but it’s a stunner! Known as “One Happy Island”, Aruba is a Southern Caribbean island with Dutch roots. At 70 square miles, the island is home to beautiful beaches and coves, top-notch scuba diving, diverse local cuisine, and a rich local art scene. Aruba Overwater Bungalows Penthouse Potcho Potcho at Aruba Ocean Villas Highlights Located at Aruba Ocean Villas, Penthouse Potcho Potcho is a stunning two-story overwater bungalow. The locally-owned resort is an adults-only paradise that features a total of seven overwater bungalows, five beach villas, and the owner’s estate, which is a nearby…
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Do I Need an Iceland Visa?
Going snowmobiling in Iceland? Wondering if you need an Iceland visa for your upcoming trip? Learn about Iceland’s entry requirements, ETIAS information, and more! Is Iceland Part of the Schengen area? Iceland is part of the Schengen area. The Schengen Area is made up of 26 European states to end internal border checkpoints and controls within the area. Do I need an Iceland Visa? If you are visiting for tourism or business and hold a valid U.S. passport, you can stay in the Schengen area (which includes Iceland) without a visa for 90 days within each 180-day period. To stay longer than 90 days you must obtain a visa. However,…
