Happy 10th Anniversary Sandals Foundation!

Happy 10th Anniversary Sandals Foundation

Happy 10th Anniversary Sandals Foundation!

Recently I was able to visit the Flanker Resource Centre in Montego Bay which is supported by Sandals Montego Bay and the Sandals Foundation. The after-school program provides children with hot meals and many resources including a computer center and an X-BOX room. I was thrilled to learn that over the last decade, Sandals Foundation … Continued

Five things to take on a dive trip: scuba show 2017

5 Things To Take on a Dive Trip

I am so excited that this weekend is The Scuba Show in Long Beach! I went last year and discovered so many great destinations and dive shops. I wanted to share my recent trips with you and a few things I do not leave home without! I could not travel and dive without: LG V20: … Continued

Should you try to Speak the Local Language?

Should You Try to Speak the Local Language Badly?

Thank you to Aly Walansky and BravoTV for including me in their Jet Set article on Should You Even Try to Speak the Language Abroad… Or Save Everyone the Embarrassment? My tips are #2, 3 and 4! I have always TRIED to learn the local language. As you can read below from Aly’s article, sometimes it … Continued

Why did The Jet Set interview Lisa Niver?

Why did The Jet Set interview Lisa Niver?

Thank you to Nikki Noya and The Jet Set for interviewing me about Transformation Travel! I loved being on your show and talking about my project of 50 new things before I am 50. Thank you to Tammilee who inspired me with her 40 before 40 project when we met at Travel Media Showcase. I spoke … Continued

What did Lisa LOVE the most in 2016? roundup

What did Lisa LOVE the most in 2016?

Welcome to my 2016 Round-up! Where did I go? What did I did I do? What did I love? New Countries I was thrilled to be invited to new places in 2016. I went to the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Vatican City and Bonaire for the first time which takes me to 95 countries on the … Continued

Do you want to dive with me in Cuba?

Do you Dream of Diving in Cuba?

It was my dream for 2016 to travel to Cuba and dive at Gardens of the Queen. Here are some answers to the questions I have been asked about my adventure: Who did I dive with in Cuba? Avalon Cuban Diving Centers invited me to experience Jardines De La Reina (Gardens of the Queen).  Gardens of … Continued

Dec News: Did I swim with the sharks? Was I scared?

Dec News: Grateful for a Year of Friends, Family and Travels in 2016

December NEWS: Grateful for a Year of Friends, Family and Travels in 2016 I hope that this holiday season brings you, your friends and family warmth and happiness. Remember that “A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” -James Keller We Said Go Travel is a community of travelers and writers sharing their stories and I appreciate your … Continued

What to see on your first visit to CUBA

Video from my Great First visit to Cuba

I have spent months and months in the Caribbean. I worked on cruise ships for many years and sailed nearly every itinerary in the Caribbean. I would look at the map and every week that we sailed around Cuba, I wondered if I would ever get to visit. The United States embargo against Cuba (called … Continued

Discover an artsy athletic adventure in Aruba

Do you want an Artsy Athletic Adventure in Aruba?

I spent nearly a month in the Caribbean for my birthday this year. I started my adventure in Aruba at Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort and loved the waterslide, infinity pool and swim-up bar. Video: Do you want an Artsy Athletic Adventure in Aruba? When I worked on the cruise ships (for nearly seven years), … Continued

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