As Zickie and I learned on our recent trip, it's impossible not to fall for tiny North Bimini island in the Bimini archipelago. You'll...

One of the perks of being an engineer is traveling, although at times this perk can be a double-edged sword, because often you only get...

There is one shell that, for many of us, symbolizes all the beauty and exoticism of a tropical island getaway. You know the one I mean:...

There are small islands, and then there are truly small islands. Harbour Island, a glittering star in the Bahamas chain, is not simply...

When Zickie needed to travel to Grand Bahama island for a conference, guess who got to tag along? Yes, I was the lucky dog who had the...

Our Island Expert Alison Watkins spends each summer sailing the Abacos, and over the years she's gotten to know this stunning section of...

When not teaching college, our latest Island Expert, Alison Watkins, spends her summers with a past-time that the Island Runaways duo...

My Jamaican husband -- and fellow Island Runaway -- Zickie has seen a lot of beaches. In fact, since we live in southeast Florida, we...

“It’s Better in the Bahamas.” You know that advertising slogan? People can make some pretty wild claims, but if you seek extraordinarily...