Thinking of traveling to the Caribbean? Well, look no further than St. Lucia -- known for its scrumptious food, Nobel laureates and volcanic sulfur baths. It's also the place where 'The Bachelor' proposed over a red horizon.

Not only does St. Lucia boast of all these things and the majestic Piton mountains, but the island nation also houses a hotel chain that is black owned and wants to cater to African Americans.

Joyce Destang, of the Bay Gardens properties, owns three thriving hotels in St. Lucia -- Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa, Bay Gardens Hotel and Bay Gardens Inn. She and her two general managers, Berthia Parle and Waltrude Patrick, prove that women can run the show in a traditionally male- and foreign-run business.

"In St. Lucia, I think women are really doing a good job," says Destang. "I don't want the men to think that we want to take over; it's not that. I just feel that the women are more reliable. If they tell me they are going to get something done, trust me, they will."

Getting ready for your job search can be a daunting experience, especially in a tough economy. Resume writing, research, getting an appointment with a recruiter and getting your references together can be time consuming and not to mention boring! But let's keep it real -- you have to WORK to get the job. Top recruiter Jill Plair, who has had over a decade of employment experience, shares her insight on preparing yourself for the job search.