Caribbean Living Summer 2022

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. JEFFREY SOBEL Co-Editor-in-Chief All I need is a book, a bourbon and a boat to a new destination - I’ll be just fine. ANDREW INNERARITY Director of Photography It’s all about triggering emotion via imagery. When I convey the very essence of a situation with a single photograph, then I am complete, because the viewer understands more than the moment, they know the situation. DYLAN BENOIT Contributor I’m a chef with Champagne taste and a beer budget, but…

Guana Island is announcing a new epicurean series that invites travelers to expand their knowledge of wines and winemaking alongside some of the freshest cuisine in the Caribbean. Guests of the two-day programming series can expect a dynamic itinerary of fine dining, wine education and good conversation, all in the stunning natural setting of Guana Island. During the first program, from November 4-5, 2022, guests will learn about the principles of winemaking: understanding the process from vineyard to bottle. The partner vineyard, HALL Wines, will have its team lead discussions about Napa Valley Appellations, terroir and agriculture. Guests will also be invited to a fruit-forward workshop, identifying similarities between HALL wine grapes and the various tropical fruits from the Guana Island orchard. The first program is ideal for those who…

Seeking a deeply immersive secluded getaway? There is a beachfront resort on the largest of the offshore Belizean islands, Ambergris Caye, that has announced a buyout package in which they can reserve the entire property for a private 4-night stay on the beautiful offshore island. Ambergris Caye. An idyllic beachfront resort in Belize, Victoria House Resort & Spa is presenting a rare opportunity for anyone seeking this level of reclusive exclusivity: a $230K buyout! Curious as to what you get for almost a quarter of a million dollars? Wonder no more…guests will have the secluded oceanfront resort all to themselves, enjoying luxurious accommodations – which sleep you and 89 of your closest friends and family – in addition to welcome cocktails, live music, carefully crafted F&B experiences, spa treatments, a…

Rosewood Baha Mar – a luxury resort on Nassau’s beautiful Cable Beach – announces a selection of new offerings and experiences as part of Summer Immerse, a brand-wide program taking place at Rosewood properties worldwide from June – August 2022, but who would not want to experience this in the Bahamas. Summer Immerse is a collection of thoughtfully curated activities and adventures designed to help guests awaken their senses, broaden their horizons, and go deeper into destinations around the world. Luigi Romaniello, managing director of Rosewood Baha Mar, says; “We have carefully curated these experiences to immerse guests in the unique spirit and natural beauty of Nassau. The Summer Immerse journeys dive beneath the surface to go beyond typical summer activities, and instead offer our guests the opportunities to truly…

In the era of revenge travel where unprecedented competition forces travelers to choose between the luxury and style of Paris or the fun and sun of the Caribbean, Le Carl Gustaf of Saint Barthelemy says: you deserve both! There is nothing quite like that feeling where the wheels of the plane touch down, after jumping a mountain to my favorite seaside airport. Sure, it might have the infamous reputation as one of the scariest airports in the world, but it is all about one’s attitude. Having just lived through the Top Gun sequel I breeze out the airport doors with my aviator sunglasses and already feel as though I’m home. A driver from the resort awaits with a fresh juice and warm washcloth as he whisks me down the cobblestone…