Category: Caribbean

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The Bahamas

I have yet to see anyone doing any of these things, but we haven’t had too much time to just wander… We have gone to an authentic Bahamian dinner at a nearby bar, and also have gone horseback riding. It has been a very fun trip so far, with only a few rainy days. I have seen many beautiful flowers, birds and coral. Hope all is well…

Love, Valerie

Left: A local wood carver hard at work. Center: Making a model boat out of shells. Right: Palm fronds are stripped and dried before platting, to make straw articles for the famous Bahamian straw market.

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The Bahamas

March 2001

I have returned to Ithaca (& we got upgraded to 1st class on one of the flights, which was lovely!) – it is cold and snowy. It rained and was windy the first 2.5 days of our trip which was hard especially for Dave, since the fishing was very bad. We were watching the weather channel religiously. Then we had lovely weather the last 2.5 days and were staying at an incredible resort/casino/waterpark/outdoor aquarium – so we had plenty of fish to see, and enough sun to tan and play in the ocean. All of the buildings were cement, but painted lovely colors. I hope you are both well.

Much love, Allie

Vibrant color, Bahamian shutters, and tropical flora create a palette of color that is pleasure to the eye and soul. Photo by Linda M. Huber

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

Hotel Racquet Club

September 1968

We just arrived from Santo Domingo. It’s good to be in USA again! Hope you are all ok.

Love, Va

Hotel Racquet Club. Isla Verde, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The sophisticated charm of this Racquet Club lobby is evident in the lush, green plantings and rich, wood paneling. A six acre estate setting the Hotel Raquet Club presents an olympic pool, beach, 8 cork-turf tennis courts, (lights for night play), entertainment and dancing nightly, superb cuisine and beautiful accommodations.

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Kingston, Jamaica

Sheraton – Kingston Hotel

This is a popular place, I have three postcards like this one.

January 1968

Hi

Arrived OK and met with Hardin and others tonight. Disorganization rules but perhaps all will be ok. See you soon.

Love, Bill

September 1968

We finally landed 1/2 hr. late last night – then to a nice small dinner party where they had a 3 week old baby boy. I’m going to Dr. with his parents for a check this am, then to their house for lunch. The weather is beautiful. Pool looks great!

Love, Va

January 1969

Hi

Had a nice flight over. That is really the way to come. Hans is here and we will have dinner tonight at Jim & Suzy’s. It is warm and delightful here. I’m going for a swim now!!

Love, Bill

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Barbados

3/25/69

Hi

We arrived here this am a bit sunburned but that will pass. Tom is sitting in the shade by the pool while I am off to work.

Love, Bill

The new Barbados Hilton, built on the site of Ft. Charles, has 158 charming guest rooms, garden cottages, and suites. Situated on this spectacular beach-front site, the hotel recaptures the old fort’s flavor through its native coral limestone structure and colonnaded courts. It is truly a hotel designed for those who appreciate and are at home with the finest.

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Trinidad, West Indies

Trinidad Hilton

Jan 1971

Dear

Still greetings from Trinidad but tomorrow from Caracas. Hope you and bag arrived OK! Take care.

Love, Bill

The Carribbean’s newest luxury hotel where guests descend from the grand lobby to their rooms with private balcony overlooking Port-of-Spain and the sea. Picturesque gardens and pools, restaurants and bar and entertainment echo the holiday mood of this festive island.

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Puerto Rico

Jan 2003

Can’t say I have actually seen this view but hey are all lovely, in the warmth and sunshine. Almost time for the wine and cheese hour and then dinner. Tomorrow lunch with Supreme Court Staff and the office reception.

Love, Tim