When you think of the perfect Caribbean vacation, what comes to mind? Endless, pristine white sand beaches and a brilliant aquamarine sea? Friendly locals and a laid-back vibe where no one’s in a hurry to get anywhere? Delicious, flavorsome food with lots of spice? Lots of fun ways to get your blood pumping while exploring gorgeous natural surroundings?
When I went on my first cruise back in 2013 and again in 2015, my co-worker declared that I was turning into one of “those people”. By “those people”, she meant folks who spend the majority of their vacation dollars on cruises. She was stereotyping me and all the people who love to sail the high seas, giving us a distinct set of characteristics that, in her mind, made us seem like a cult.
