In line with treating myself, I decided to take a little vacation! This time of year I always get the itch to go somewhere, and usually on a whim which leaves few people the luxury of joining me. I mean, don’t get me wrong I begged my husband to take a day or two off from school to run away to the tropics with me, but he is a very responsible and stubborn man (which I admire) and so, declined sweetly. Thankfully he is also extremely supportive, and encouraged me to go anyway by myself!
So….
I am going to St. Thomas in 18 days!
Can you believe it?! I can’t!
Until I was 25 I really didn’t spend any money on travel …at all. I could always find an excuse not to go or spend the money on something else less memorable. But I’ve decided it’s time to treat myself in ways that count. I know I mentioned we still are planning our honeymoon this summer (hopefully to Europe), but I have always wanted to go to the Caribbean. Instead of buying a couch or a stand for the tv, I am going to the Islands!
I don’t really need much of anything except a new sun hat, sunglasses, and sandles. I’m going to relax, read a book, swim in the pool, lay at the beach, and snorkel! It sounds loverly.
Any book suggestions?
Fun sun hats you’ve seen in your online shopping?
Or tips for traveling to the US Virgin Islands?
image from here
are you renting a car? I recommend something with 4wd. St. Croix is in the USVI too but since they were once British owned they still drive on the left side of the road which was odd for us. Not sure if St. Thomas is the same. Hope you have a great time.
Two books… The Art of Racing in the Rain is a wonderful book about a young man hit with a life full of troubles as seen through the eyes of his dog Enzo. The book was really good.
Second book is Eating Animals. I don’t usually recommend books preaching the vegetarian/vegan lifestyle, but this book is so good, I can’t NOT recommend it.
Have fun in the Caribbean. It’s so beautiful this time of year. It’s the perfect temperature.
I am reading this book and it’s pretty hilarious:
http://www.ajjacobs.com/books/yolb.asp
It’s about a secular athiest/agnostic dude (an editor at Esquire magazine) trying to take the bible literally and live according to all of its minute rules.
You always read such smart books Angela. I will look it up.
Janet - I’m not renting a car. I have a pickup service at the airport to the hotel, and there are 3 beaches within walking distance plus activities. I think I would feel more comfortable with a car if I wasn’t alone, but I am looking forward to doing very little.
Thanks Keith!
Nathan actually read your first suggestion last year! I will definitely pack that one. And, I am looking in to the second book, too. I don’t eat much meat as is, but lately I have been even more turned off by it (specifically red meat).