Susan and I spent a good portion of last weekend poring over charts, cruising guides and surfing the web as we labored to develop a preliminary itinerary for our first year of cruising. It’s necessary to have a schedule because of hurricane season. We want to transit the Caribbean during the safe season and make sure we get to the Rio Dulce, one of the safest “hurricane holes” in the Caribbean, before the circular storms start flying.
We got very excited as we read about one terrific not-to-miss spot after another along our route. The charm of Luperon in the Dominican Republic, the fun and camaraderie at Georgetown in the Bahamas (aka: summer camp for cruisers), the isolated and pristine beauty of Acklins Island, the friendly people of Isla Mujeres (island of women), the Mayan ruins & stunning beaches of the Yucatan Peninsula, the world class reefs & atolls of Belize, the rich Garifuna culture & musical traditions and the lush rain forest of Guatemala. Oh my!
I’ve plotted the high points our route on this small map; there will be countless intermediate stops along the way. We're hoping some friends and family will be able to join us along the way, so please check out the map and let us know if any time or location is of particular interest to you.
293 days till departure
