Innholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2019/2020 i Caribbean Living

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JANUARY Start the month off in Jamaica with a visit to the verdant Saint Elizabeth for a cultural awakening and a taste of history through song, dance and traditional Maroon cooking. Listen to tales of the late hero, Cudjoe, and the battle of the First Maroon War, a freedom fight against the British over 200 years ago, as told by the descendants of these noble warriors at Accompong Maroon Festival, January 6. By Antigua, crews ready the sails for an exhilarating 54 nautical miles of racing at the Antigua Yacht Club, Round Island’ Race, January 18 /www.antiguayachtclub.com Serious competitors will be equally drawn to Barbados where crews can “win their skipper’s weight in rum” for breaking records – now, there’s a challenge, run light or heavy, for this race, there’s…

The Caribbean’s most notorious property, coveted by the likes of celebrities from Beyoncé & Jay-Z to Leonardo DiCaprio & Madonna, Nikki Beach Saint Barth has returned to the beach for another incredible season full of exciting programming. Are you ready for their weekly Amazing Sunday’s festivities? Needless to say, the legendary hotspot is coming back better (and hotter) than ever. How do you plan to share your 2020 story of celebration, sophistication and excitement? Maybe at one of the Caribbean’s most lavish hotspots. This is your year. Treat yourself to the best of the Caribbean. The party starts right here. More tempting facts: • The sun-kissed haven for the world’s jet set, promises a day filled with crystal clear water views, table-dancing saxophonists, and larger-than-life sushi boats for the ultimate…

PUERTO RICO Puerto Rico es en fuego. Following a multi-million-dollar transformation, this resort is ready to welcome guests, in style. Tucked away in the pristine tropical paradise of the northeast coast of the island, Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico offers all-suite, bungalow-style accommodations featuring private balconies and terraces, five distinct food and beverage experiences – ranging from authentic Puerto Rican fare to Asian fusion cuisine. There are also four expansive swimming pools, including Puerto Rico’s largest lagoon-style pool and swim-up bars serving innovative and refreshing cocktails. WOuld it really be a tropical escape without a fabulously revamped 12,000-square-foot Rainforest Spa and two world-class Tom Kit-designed 18-hole championship golf courses? We don’t think so. This oceanfront oasis is the closest full-service luxury resort from the San Juan International Airport. They’re…

They have gone to great lengths to pamper you at this spa. Zemi Thai House Spa, is set in an authentic 300-year-old Thai House boasting 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, the serenity experiences as you enter the space rounds out the property’s wellness experience. The spa offers a sun deck for mud and salt body treatments, outdoor showers and a vitality pool. Their spa facilities also include oversized private treatment rooms, a wellness boutique, outdoor relaxation areas with wave loungers, spaces for yoga and Pilates and a meditation garden where you can enjoy classes on mindfulness and relaxation. There is also a fresh juice bar at the ancient Thai Rice Barn. This part of the spa features teas and cold-pressed juices made from fruits, herbs and plants…

AMY SEDEÑO Contributor As a self-proclaimed @hotelista I do quite a bit of traveling, and from holding a tarantula in an ancient site in Guatemala to drinking high tea in Dubai, and petting grey whales in Baja, you bet I’ve got stories to tell. AVA ROSALES Features Editor I am the Caribbean. DYLAN BENOIT Contributor I’m a chef with Champagne taste and a beer budget, but always seem to find myself surrounded by the most amazing people in the most amazing places. From eating termites in the Honduran jungle to learning how to make dim sum in Hong Kong, for me treasure is in the story. SERGIO OLIVARES Creative Direction I'm my best on this island. My flight left last night, but I know I'm not going back home. ANDREW…

A lot has changed in Punta Cana over the years. The arrival experience at the airport has changed for the better and taking advantage of the VIP experience is an excellent way to kick off a vacation. We checked out the adults-only Excellence El Carmen for the first time and it’s pretty hip. The only way to go is The Excellence Club. This level comes with a private check-in/check-out area, where you can unwind and partake in a variety of snacks, meals, and cocktails. Besides the private lounge where these activities take place, there is an exclusive restaurant for Excellence Club guests, called Magna. Enjoy a private beach and pool areas, there’s a private concierge service available throughout the stay, a preferred room service menu with exclusive dining offerings, designer…

Foam parties on the beach or in the privacy of your suite... bowling, golfing, waterpark, Escape Room, and fresh crab in almost every form, this is what we call a family haven vacation. This place is massive. Stating that right up front because there is no escaping its size. There’s even a continuously running tram, that looks like a train, to take guests from various parts of the resort to the other. It’s actually pretty cool. Since we mentioned size, iits manicured lawns and beachfront location take your focus away from the size and puts you right into vacation mode. Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort is situated on over a mile of white sand on the renowned Bávaro Beach and protected by a coral reef that converts the Caribbean Sea into…

Surrounded by tropical gardens and breathtaking views, Occidental Punta Cana has a posh feel to it. The verdant greens punctuate the bright white two-story buildings. Soft rolling grass below, tall, swaying coconut palm trees above. The sense of place is unmistakable; you are in the Dominican Republic. Surrounded by the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea as well as the pools that abound, you will float your way through your holiday. With all the aquatic exposure, it can be easy to forget about being in the tropics and what being in the sun all day can do. With 11 culinary outlets, hydration is the very least concern. We recommend fresh everything. You may want to stay active and refreshed by taking in some watersports or swimming up to the pool…