Grandeur of the Seas Debuts Three Distinct Itineraries to the Sought-after Islands of the Southern Caribbean, beginning December 2021 Royal Caribbean International will for the first time call Barbados “home” next winter, offering travelers fresh ways to experience the southern Caribbean on Grandeur of the Seas. Three distinct 7- and 14-night itineraries will each feature a unique lineup of bucket-list
This week, Sandals Resorts International announced the signing of an agreement that will bring Sandals Resorts to a brand-new destination, at the Santa Barbara Resort on the island of Curaçao. This will mark the ninth island destination for the brand in the Caribbean region. The new Sandals Curaçao will initially include 350-luxurious rooms and suites stretched along the Spanish
Durham Women’s Network zoomed to sunny Barbados for a special virtual lunch-hour networking session with Durham Region women for the last networking event of the year! It was a much-needed escape to end off 2020 and bring some warmth to the 70 participants on the livestream. Thanks to all the amazing Durham Region women
One year ago I was laying on the beach at a resort on the beautiful island of Barbados. 🇧🇧 It was my first true adult vacation—and it was memorable for many reasons. I got engaged!I fell in love with the Caribbean! And, I learned quickly that my mind’s creative juices finally reset after a much-needed break. Learn
As I write this, I sit on my verandah with the sun beaming down on me. Coffee to my left and radio humming in the background. I decided to write this because I had a quiet moment to reflect on everything that has come to be in the last few months. I leaned into the
The Durham Women’s Network recently hosted their premiere full-day retreat, re:Create 2020! Local female powerhouses, including Crystal Andrus Morissette and Celina Caesar-Chavannes, led 100 women through soul searching, laughter and learning. Check out this detailed photo essay recapping the event, created by our very own DWN Editor Extraordinaire, Elise Hawley.
The Durham Women’s Network (DWN) will host its premiere women’s retreat event on Sunday, October 20 at the Royal Ashburn Golf Club. Get your ticket NOW! They will sell out! The event, re:Create 2020, will bring together women leaders in Durham Region, focusing on themes of personal wellness, inspiration and creativity. We are SO excited to have a
Have you ever felt like your biggest successes come after a period of intense uncertainty and scrutiny? I think that some people are innately focused on creating a soft spot to land during hard times—that’s me. In the last two years—after going through a separation, family health issues and more—I feel like I’ve grown the
Life is busy! With family, work, school and extracurriculars, schedules get overbooked and there is often time little time to recharge. I’ve learned that blocking off time to disconnect and reengage with nature is an absolute must. Whether it’s a Saturday morning walk in the woods or a night away off-the-grid, it clears your mind
After a successful inaugural event, we’ve set the date for the next Durham Women’s Network meet up. Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 13—the Durham Women’s Network will be hosting at Baxter’s Landing in Oshawa from 5 to 7 p.m. We thought a lot about the location of our follow up event and Baxter’s Landing
