My love of travel began as a personal journey, one that carried me through more than 40 countries and 60 islands, rocks and cays.
Along the way, travel became more than seeing beautiful places. It gave me space to heal, reconnect with myself, deepen my faith and rediscover joy. I began sharing those journeys through Travelling Island Gems, never imagining that my personal travel blog would eventually grow into something other women could experience with me.
Today, I curate and host intimate gatherings, Caribbean escapes and group travel experiences for women who want to explore, rest and connect. Every travel experience reflects the way I love to travel: thoughtfully, beautifully and with attention to the moments that make a journey meaningful.
I am still the Travelling Island Gem, still exploring, sharing and documenting my journey. But now, I am also creating space for other women to become part of the story.
What began as my journey is becoming our invitation to see more of the world.



Faith, healing and self-discovery are part of my personal story and the deeper inspiration behind Travelling Island Gems.
My forthcoming guide, Faith, Healing & Self-Discovery Through Travel, was written for women who are ready to move from heartbreak and uncertainty toward peace, confidence and renewed purpose. It is a 12-stop guided journey that can meet you wherever you are—whether you are boarding a plane, sitting beside the sea or finding a quiet moment at home.
This content belongs more naturally on the About page, with its own button leading to a full guide or shop page.
Most importantly, don’t make the website say that travelling island gems has become “our journey” so often that your identity disappears.
The clearest story is:
Travelling Island Gems began with Wilma, is curated and hosted by Wilma, and now welcomes other women to experience the world with her.


You’ve been everything for everyone. Now it’s time to come home to yourself with God, with grace, and with joy.
Your healing doesn’t have to wait.
Start your journey of renewal with the Faith, Healing & Self-Discovery Through Travel today.
Wilma Blyden

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