Caribbean Living Spring 2019

Happy Spring… The weather is perfect and the Caribbean is calling. Join us as we bop from Aruba to Jamaica and a few spots in between. There are always so many fabulous things to do. Ava is keeping you up to date, as usual, in Dates Not to Miss, and I am taking you to Jamaica’s newest (hippest) hotel along the way. Jump in to this issue and find some of my favorite new spots in the Dominican Republic and a bohemian eco-vegetarian finca on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico. For some, this is living the dream. We had a blast uncovering the newest and the most noteworthy developments for you. Hop in there and pick one or two (or more) to explore this season. You know what will…

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 The Caribbean life is the life for me. JEFFREY SOBEL Contributor All I need is a book, a bourbon and a boat to a new destination - I’ll be just fine. 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 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…

APRIL Curaçao rolls out the red carpet for four days of artstry on the big screen with the Curaçao International Film Festival Rotterdam, April 10 – 14 www.curacaoiffr.com Then it’s a feat for feet and fetes, as stamina overcomes sleep for nonstop revelry during Jamaica Bacchanaal. It’s toes in sand at Beach Jouvert April 20 , then rest a while before Jouvert April 26 and the ultimate revelry-filled endurance test, the Road March April 28 www.bacchanaljamaica.com Sailing Antigua and Barbuda, no need to say more, the renowned international event is a must do for sailing enthusiasts who spend the weeks navigating the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, April 17 – 23 www.antiguaclassics.com Spectacular from shore or sea, masts of more than 100 yachts of all sizes unfurl their sails for one…

CANCUN MEXICO At The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, luxury meets renowned gastronomical experiences. Located directly on white sand beaches, the resort is the only AAA Five Diamond Resort in North America with two AAA Five Diamond Restaurants, Fantino and The Club Grill. Perhaps the most idyllic dining available at the resort are the casitas, the only spot in Cancun where private on-beach dining is still available. CANCUN, MEXICO Melody Maker a multi-sensory all-inclusive hotel and entertainment venue. The resort pairs the lifestyle and excitement of a beachfront hotel, world-class entertainment and fine dining with the amenities of a luxury resort, creating an unparalleled “Vegas-meets-Cancun” experience. The hotel’s top-tier concert schedule includes David Guetta, Tiësto, Maná, Steve Aoki, Dillon Francis, Elrow and more. Offering a sleek, modern design built for a new generation,…

With summer just around the corner, we’re all in search of the perfect poolside read. My requirements: a page-turner that draws me in whether I’m on my first mojito or my third. A type of story where, even if I’m having a bad day, I can grab the book and a paragraph later my entire mood lifts into the clouds. Cheer Up, Mr. Widdicombe meets all of these requirements and so much more. To quote a blurb by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Less, Andrew Sean Greer, this is “…as funny and charming as a summer party you never want to end.” It’s about an eccentric family and their friends trying to make sense of this crazy universe. Part self-help, part romance, all wild hilarity - this debut novel by…

Located on the sand, shaded by a sea grape trees, with views of the Pitons, Bayside Bar treats guests with a tapas menu perfect for a light lunch or afternoon snack accompanied by cocktails such as passion fruit mojitos. What we love about the uniqueness of this beach bar is location, location, location! Who doesn’t want a chance to sip a favorite classic cocktail or a tropical standard while gazing at the beauty of the Pitons, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site? This situation is unparalleled and we love it. The hotel that is home to Bayside Bar, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, is located in one of the most spectacular sites in the world, the majestic valley of the Pitons (Val des Pitons). The atmosphere is unobtrusive and…