Innholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2018/2019 i Caribbean Living

Bermuda Bermuda’s Private Island has the ideal high-end, custom getaway. Imagine escaping it all with a few friends, the family or just a significant other and lose yourselves in 25 acres of rugged, lush landscape with your own private beach overlooking the Great Sound and Harbor Islands. All that is completed with your own private chef. Dine-in or beachside, where a leisurly swim in the turquoise waters may offer a glimpse at a local turtle or two. This intimate paradise can accommodate you and fifteen other discriminating guests between the Main Villa and Guard House at Hawkins Island. www.hawkins.bm Cancún, Mexico The stars are perfectly aligned for discerning singles or couples with Iberostar’s new high-end experience known as Iberostar Cancún Star Prestige. With ocean views along 13 stories, the sight…

St. Barth meets Puerto Rico in one of the island’s most exclusive zip codes, the Condado neighborhood. Serafina Beach Hotel, which opened last March, was a breath of fresh air for the island as the first hotel debuting in the heels Hurricane Maria. Today, a little over a year after, Puerto Rico is kicking it with its usual festive style and it’s safe to say the island’s tourism recovery was anything but despacito. Despite the struggles that came with the natural disaster, Maria also paved the way for a quicker renovation of properties that needed a face lift, new roads and facilities, and was the engine behind the creation of Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s new private destination marketing organization focusing on the resurgence of Puerto Rico’s popularity amongst travelers.…

All the colors of Mexico come bursting into life in the midst of a jungle on the Yucatan Peninsula. As we approached The most authentic Mexican cooking experience in Riviera Maya, the lush tropical jungle setting gave way to vivid pinks, bright yellows, Mexican tiles and as if under a Shaman’s spell, a gorgeous (well-equipped) kitchen came into focus. Chef Alejandra Kauachi takes students on a culinary trip throughout Mexico. Her classes are designed for the serious foodie and gourmands. The preparation of each course of the meal is accompanied by interesting facts and stories of its origin in this eclectic country. The states of Mexico proudly carry traditions and distinctive flavors that depict their unique standing in the tapestry that makes up the country. We popped in for a…

We had another Riviera Maya experience that has to be shared with you. You can tell we travel, constantly, and in this issue alone, we have been in Mexico quite a bit and not complaining one iota. Staying at Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort experience. Checking in to their Grand Class Ambiance section of the resort is next-level amazing. The resort itself is set on 206 acres of pristine jungle and mangroves, buffered by some of the finest white sand beach in the Riviera Maya. We chose oceanfront accommodations, because the Caribbean Sea never gets old. It was either the ocean or Zen-like tropical setting, embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula’s jungle. We figured we could see that on our daily strolls…

#1: PUNTA CANA Named after a popular resort town in the Dominican Republic, a Punta Cana is a tropical resort escape in a glass (AKA exactly what we need to get us through fall!) Mix 2 oz Candela Mamajuana with 2 oz passion fruit juice and 1 oz fresh lemon juice, then serve. #2: TIGUERE Can you handle the heat? To make a Tiguere, mix 3 oz of Candela Mamajuana with 2 oz fresh lemon juice and 1 oz jalepeño-infused syrup. There's no quicker way to warm yourself up than with a little kick. #3: ORIENTE CALIENTE Ready for some adult La Croix? Mix 2 oz Candela Mamajuana with 2 oz of prosecco and 2 oz Yuzu Liqueur (a citrus liqueur). This bubbly treat gives you a little taste of…

With so many wonderful places to choose from, around the Caribbean and the world, we need to be certain that we are making the right choices that contribute to us living our best lives. There’s a new, adults-only resort in Riviera Cancun that, I assure you, lends itself to that very goal. When I hopped off the plane, fresh from yet another sunny destination, I was feeling underwhelmed about another all-inclusive resort on the Yucatan Peninsula. The invitation to take part in the grand opening of what was billed to be “an oceanfront sanctuary of luxury and sophistication” known as the newly built Haven Riviera Cancun, was enticing. I had friends going as well, so the decision to spend four days there was an easy one to make. For some…

Sustainable tourism is such a hot topic for everyone on the planet. We love stumbling upon places that have been ecoconscious for years and are now sharing the fruits of their labor with guests. Puntacana Resort & Club is one such place. The Rainieri family has been at this for decades. I remember my first visit to the island, where a thatched roof airport was my first glimpse of the destination. Built by Frank Rainieri, this primitive looking structure has now blossomed (still thatched) into a bustling international airport with a luxury lounge for departing passengers. This lounge is so luxe, it has a swimming pool overlooking the runways. Let’s just say best-life backdrop and call it a day. Thinking about departure is not usually the first thing one does…

JANUARY January is all things Bermuda. They open the year with a culinary cruise for the palate, as foodies prepare for weeks of gastronomical goodies during Bermuda Restaurant Weeks, January 17 – February 3. www.gotobermuda.com/article/bermuda-restaurantweeks-returns Surely, not coincidental that the island also has a slightly more active festival during this time with a series of mile races - 10K, half marathon and full marathon - runners take their mark for Bermuda Marathon Weekend, January 18 – 20. www.bermudaraceweekend.com/race-info Stretching beyond the month with a promise to “entertain, educate, and inspire”, as internationally acclaimed artists both local and afar converge during Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts, January 19 – March 9. www.gotobermuda.com/event/bermuda-festival-theperforming-arts/63 FEBRUARY Jamaica celebrates the month weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston,…

I woke up on a Thursday and decided I wanted to get to the Bahamas by the weekend. I had four days free and wanted to just go big, but adult big. Hopping to one of the Out Islands was tempting, but I didn’t want to go too quiet. I had heard that The Cove at Atlantis was a sexy alternative to the other towers at the hotel. If I am being totally honest, the slides, dolphins, casino, and dining choices all within Atlantis, made it more appealing than a remote island with fewer options. Let’s be frank, I wanted it all and I got it all at The Cove. I got lost at The Cove and discovered a new Atlantis.... I checked in at the VIP Crescent Lounge after…

The Island of Enchantment is very much open for business and remains ready to welcome guests seeking incredible and diverse experiences. As tourists rediscover the island, they have the opportunity to play an important role in the resurgence of Puerto Rico by visiting and supporting the local economy. The selfie-set, IG models and adventure seekers alike will find stunning historical backdrops, tons of local artisans, restauranteurs, and reimagined hotels to frame and tell their stories. You can feel the energy on the island, once again. On our recent trip to rediscover one of the four corners of the island, we bumped into a new must-visit hotel in the heart of San Juan. Marriott International has an unsurpassed portfolio on the island with hotels to match all traveler’s desires and budgets…