We arrive at 'Harbour Town Marina', on the western lee side of this small island, next to the main town of 'Kralendik'. The island is flat and barren, only about 30 kms long and 7 wide. The population is about 17,000. It relies on scuba diving tourism for 90% of it's economy, with salt mining supplying the rest. The island is just north of Venezuela. There are coral beaches with very clear water. It is famous for off the beach scuba diving. We had quiet an ordea...

We arrive in Rome on Sunday morning after an over night stop at Dubai airport hotel.We thought this was not a bad way to travel. We booked into the newly renovated boutique hotel Babuino 181 Luxury Suites in Via del Babuino, half way between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. This is in the heart of the best clothes shopping. The weather is stunning, shops great,lots of people. JB enjoys some shopping at a few of her favourites such as Ferragamo, Max Mar...