Everything She Wants

Although you can’t come back to Jamaica -- or safely travel to any other tropical destination at the moment -- you can still satisfy your wanderlust and lively up yourself virtually.   To uplift and entertain would-be spring breakers while we’re practicing social distancing and sheltering in place due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is using its digital platform to deliver a virtual care package to travel enthusiasts around the world.  Photo credit:  The Jamaica Tourist Board “Escape to Jamaica” will occur weekly on the JTB’s   Instagram   channel. In addition to sharing Irie vibes, the series will also feature live cooking demos and pre-recorded wellness sessions. The first wellness session will be on Monday, April 6 at 9:00 am ET (8:00 am Jamaica time), with Empress Thandi Wise, Certified Yoga Instructor from Rasta Wellness Centre and Jakes Hotel. On Wednesday, April 8 at 6:00 pm ET (5:00 pm Jamaica time) the co...

My best friend Cindy and I have known each other since junior high school. But it wasn’t until our junior year in high school that we truly bonded, fanatically over ‘80s Brit-pop duo Wham! (the name of this blog actually derives from the Wham! hit, "Everything She Wants").  Me and my friend Cindy in Turks and Caicos. Over the years, we’ve maintained our friendship, even as life has taken us in different directions.  My career in publishing transplanted me in New York City, while she stayed in Baltimore and became the principal of our former high school and a multi-tasking mother of three.  So I jumped at the chance to spend some husband-and-kid-free time with Cindy on the Beaches Friends Forever Girls Getaway at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa. During our tranquil trip (minus a choppy catamaran cruise), Cindy had her first facial and massage and did yoga and meditation for the first time.  I’m glad I was there to share those ex...

Luxury lifestyle brand Calypso St. Barth was founded 16 years ago on the celebrity-friendly island of St. Barthelemy in the French West Indies.  For a limited time, the retailer is bringing its good vibrations to Target stores and Target.com with an affordable collection available May 1 through June 11, 2011. Everything She Wants  got a sneak peek in January.  Calypso St. Barth for Target features casual chic resort wear, swimsuits, and accessories for women and girls as well as colorful home goods including ceramic, elephant-shaped teapots, decorative pillows, gold footstools, and fragrant candles.  Prices range from $1.99 to $79.99. Photos by Tracy E. Hopkins