My ABC Island Reset
Trading Peaks for Palms: My ABC Island Reset My 2025 travels took me all over the world—30 countries in total. It was a year defined by adventure and challenge: rock-climbing my way up to the legendary “church in the sky,” participating in the America’s Cup 12-meter yacht regatta, and intentionally visiting places that pushed me far outside my comfort zone. After a year like that, I knew what I wanted in 2026. Softer travels. More water than altitude. Fewer logistics, more beach days. Tropical islands instead of tough climbs. And I got a head start on this gentler chapter by visiting the ABC Islands of the Netherlands Antilles: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. Each island had its own rhythm—and together, they set the tone for the year ahead. Aruba: Familiar Shores, New Perspectives I’ve been to Aruba three times, and each visit has revealed something different. On my first trip, I did the classic island tour—driving along the rugged northern coast to see the California Li...