For those of you who have followed my Instagram, and in particular, my Insta-Stories, you know that this summer, much like many previous summers, we ventured back to one of our favorite places, a place we love to call home away from home, Grand Cayman. I've done posts about where we stay and why love it so (you can see one HERE) but this post will be different. I found myself sharing at least once a day my love for this booming … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why You Need To Get To The Beach
It's no secret I love the beach. If you've followed me for any amount of time, you'll know from my Instagram and previous blog posts that I LOVE the beach and go every summer. I literally immerse myself in all the feels of what the beach is. I plop my rear on the sand, let the water wash over me, and I don't care who walks by if I'm in their way. They can walk around me. For me, it's one of the most exhilarating experiences. Now … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Lucatini – Luca, Grand Cayman
One of the fun parts of traveling is trying fun signature cocktails from amazing restaurants on my journeys. I've shared some in the past before. You can see a few HERE and HERE. Today I'm sharing the Lucatini, from one of my favorite restaurants in Grand Cayman; Luca. https://youtu.be/xfiNqWQSiPA The Lucatini 2 parts vodka 1 part Aperol 1 part Passion Fruit Liquor Prosecco Shake the first three ingredients in a shaker … [Read more...]
How To Find Your Inner Wonder Woman
When I was a little girl, I was always in awe of Wonder Woman. Just like little boys have their superhero they want to be like, she was mine. She was fierce, she was strong, she was invincible, she was feminine, she was beautiful, she was sexy, she was EVERYTHING. What woman doesn't want to feel that? This summer as we were driving to Rum Point in Grand Cayman, we found an empty beach that was so picturesque, so … [Read more...]
Be A Flamingo In A Flock Of Pigeons
Today, it's story time on TheOPLife, but this has a nice moral at the end, so stay with me. My family grew this summer by one member. We added Flo. Flo is the gianormous pink flamingo we got on vacation. We were in Grand Cayman, staying at the Ritz Carlton, and every day on my way to the beach, I'd pass the little poolside shop outside that had the usual things most poolside shops have... SPF, sunglasses, water cameras, cover ups, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: World Famous Mudslide
I love to create my own concoctions and be your mixologist, and of course many I can't take all the credit for, but I think it's way cool to see what different bartenders and restaurants offer as their signature drinks. After all, this IS what they do, and they're pros at it. So today I'm sharing something that is BEYOND to die for. I'll say this. I had 2 of them at lunch. HA! Shhhhhh! Don't tell anyone! The Mudslide. A … [Read more...]
A Postcard From Grand Cayman
It's been a while since we've chatted hasn't it! I snuck away for a few weeks for a much needed ahhhhhhhhh. Vacation. We all need it once in a while. There's something about unplugging from your environment, releasing your responsibilities for a while, and letting your mind run wild and free to just not worry about a thing. That's what I did. And I encourage you to to some how find a time and place where you can find serenity and … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Ritz Carlton Bar Jack Signature Pina Colada
If you haven't figured out from my social media, I've made an escape! HA! I've fled the country for a little bit of brain detox, family time and time to unplug and recharge. Where are we? Back to one of our favorites. The Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman. We do lots of nothing while enjoying lots of great food and amazing cocktails. So I thought we'd hear from Godfrey how they make their signature drink, their Pina … [Read more...]
Playing Dress Up On the Beach
I know fall is quickly approaching, but with our blistering hot temperatures, I'm still in summer mode... You know that feeling that little girls get when they play dress up? That "I feel fabulous" feeling? You see, I have this big floppy hat. And even though I'm no longer a young chickadee, that doesn't stop me from wanting to play dress up. {wink!} I did a post not long ago with my black floppy hat here. For those of you who might … [Read more...]
Making Memories: The Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman
I don't know how you and your family travel, but we go thru this "do we go back to the place we LOVE or try something new" issue every year. And year after year, we end up picking our favorite place, because, well, it's our favorite place. We can't imagine anything better, for many reasons, some of which you'll see below... Let me take you on a mini vacation to see what love to call "our second home", The Ritz Carlton in Grand … [Read more...]
I’m back….. well, sort of.
After returning from an awesome vacation filled with days of white sand, blue waters, no stress, no technology, it's time to wake up and realize that the maids won't make my bed. I won't have chocolates on my pillow at night, and Nigel won't pull my car around for me before I go out. No cooking, fresh mahi every day, yummy food all the time, my skin glowing from the sun, with no makeup necessary. Urgh... it's SO hard to get back to REALITY … [Read more...]
