With it now being mid-April, tarpon season is in full swing throughout the Keys and the Caribbean. I’m heading down to Cuba for two weeks of tarpon fishing the last two weeks of May, fishing the south coast for a week and then moving up to the north coast for my last week. I love tarpon season and am quite literally counting down the days until my trip starts. The visual side of fly fishing for tarpon is tough to beat and the jaw dropping aerial display and power of the Silver Kings has me antsy with anticipation.

A special trip to commemorate a special occasion. Major birthdays are popular triggers for milestone trips. Of course, there are anniversaries, honeymoons and even a growing number of successful business deal celebrations. The selling of a business or bringing a new partner into a venture are all excellent reasons for a milestone trip. College reunions, family gatherings and “just because we want to” group trips are all excellent reasons to explore the world.