Indholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2025 i Caribbean Living

Dubbed the culinary capital of the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands - specifically Grand Cayman - has become a mecca for travelers who wish to enjoy the white sand beaches and pristine turquoise waters of the Caribbean, without sacrificing quality dining in the process. In Cayman, where “every ‘ting is on di menu”, visitors and locals alike enjoy a staggering array of dining options, from road-side jerk huts and oceanfront fish shacks to modern restaurants that are re-imagining global cuisines and even the finest in ultra-fine dining. Blue by Eric Ripert at the Ritz Carlton is the Caribbean’s first AAA Five Diamond restaurant and serves elegant, refined dishes focused on seafood just like at his flagship New York location Le Bernardain, but with a Caribbean touch. The new Hotel Indigo serves…

"POISED DRAMATICALLY ATOP A CLIFF OVERLOOKING THE TURQUOISE WATERS OF THE CARIBBEAN SEA, OCEAN HOUSE IS MORE THAN A RESIDENTIAL OFFERING—IT’S A STATEMENT OF ARTFUL LIVING." A striking new name has arrived on the Caribbean’s ultra-luxury residential scene. Ocean House—a rarefied collection of private residences—has officially been unveiled at the highly anticipated *Mandarin Oriental Residences, Grand Cayman*. Developed by Melkonian Capital Management and RAL Companies, this architectural jewel is nestled within the exclusive sanctuary of St. James Point, offering an unprecedented blend of privacy, design, and legendary Mandarin Oriental service. Poised dramatically atop a cliff overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, Ocean House is more than a residential offering—it’s a statement of artful living. Paris-based architect Reda Amalou, Founder and Partner of AW2, has envisioned 22 two-, three-, and…

Each year, our tight-knit circle of five escapes the daily grind for one long weekend—our annual ritual of reconnection, laughter, and indulgence. Last year, we cruised through the crystalline waters of the British Virgin Islands on a sleek yacht. This year, we traded sails for sand and found ourselves in the lush, barefoot-luxury embrace of Tulum’s Casa Xixim. This time, our little tribe grew by one. Fiona, Cameron’s impossibly charming five-year-old daughter, came along—and somehow made paradise even sweeter. From the moment we stepped through the hand-carved wooden doors of Casa Xixim, we knew this was no ordinary beachfront villa. Nestled within the protected biosphere of Sian Ka’an, the home seems to breathe with the land. Palms swayed, waves whispered, and the very air felt sacred. The design was a…

Thinking of getaways always puts a smile on our faces. Rethinking long-haul journeys for ones closer to home turns that smile into a grin. Check out these options and start ticking off that bucketlist, or at least start rethinking it. INSTEAD OF: AUSTRALIA’S GREAT BARRIER REEF TRY: SNORKELING IN SOUTH ANDROS, ONE OF THE BAHAMAS' LARGEST, LEAST INHABITED ISLANDS You don't need to venture as far as Australia to discover some of the ocean's most beautiful reefs, caves, and marine life. Aptly nicknamed 'The Sleeping Giant,' the Bahamian island of South Andros is an idyllic destination for fishing and diving enthusiasts. This off-grid paradise offers more than 200 blue hole ocean caves (the most in the world!), the third-largest barrier reef, and 90+ miles of immaculate beaches. It’s also home…