Sue and Cath didn’t take any notice of James and me racing through our breakfasts. But Sue looked a bit puzzled when I stood, so I told her we had something to do before we packed our bags, and we headed for the beach to find a spot where James could resu...
It was our tenth-anniversary vacation. Hector had always wanted to go snorkeling, where there are lots of things to see. He’d done it mostly in Northern California, and he decided to try St. Croix Island. He enjoyed snorkeling, and I don’t like getting my...
I woke up to the gentle sounds of the train rumbling underneath me. It took me a second to remember where I was. The sun was bright in my face as I sat up in the bed. Putting my feet on the carpet, I grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge and drank it...
I’m thirty-eight now; it’s been three years now since my divorce. I was recently, unceremoniously dumped over a text message after another two-year relationship that occurred since then. I spent a few weeks feeling sorry for myself before I decided I need...
The next day was breakfast with the family, followed by everyone splitting up. I went to the store early while my parents went on a walk and grabbed the biggest, cheapest bottle of rum the store sold. I hid it in Jolene’s bag, figuring that if I was going...
For two days I was successful in avoiding my sister and her friend. I wore my headphones on the plane ride, I read a book on the boat between islands, and I planned to wander off as soon as we unpacked our bags into the suite. It’s strange what time can c...
"Hey, can you come over here tonight? I'll have some cold beers ready." Upon returning to my dorm room after a long run, I find this message from my friend Keith. With nothing better to do, it seems like a good plan for the evening. My last real contact w...
To celebrate our seven-year wedding anniversary, my wife and I booked a trip to an all-inclusive resort in Aruba. Between the sunshine and the palm trees, it didn’t take long before the miserable winter weather at home was a distant memory. Along with the...
I was in my second year of college at U of M and was looking for something to do during the winter break. A good friend of mine told me that his dad's company, which managed inclusive resorts, was looking for help during the busy holiday season. Did I wan...
Michael and Amy spent a quiet dinner together, sharing a lovely bottle of wine in the outdoor Italian restaurant. The sunset was inspiring, and as darkness descended a romantic aura enveloped the two. Out of discretion they talked about anything but the e...
Michael stood and tugged his swim trunks up from around his ankles. Ali exited the cabana carefully, parting the curtains slightly and peeking out to make sure that no one was around to notice. When she was satisfied that the coast was clear, she parted t...
Bill and Stacy were ecstatic! Finally, after five years of marriage, they were able to afford an island vacation. They were beyond thrilled. Ten days of beachside bliss at a couples-only resort in the Bahamas. They left their wintry home to catch their ea...
"Hi." "Hi." "Listen, I'd like to have a wake-up call in Bungalow 7-D for 6 AM, please." "I'd love to wake you up at 6 AM, but unfortunately, I'm not one of the hostesses." "O, I'm sorry. You were sitting at the table and I just assumed that you...." "No,...
We met them on the beach, right after breakfast, on our very first day of vacation. Of course, I noticed them right away. Here we were on a tropical beach with all the amenities, sailing, diving, wind-surfing, boat-drinks, and beautiful tanned, long-legge...
