Innehållsförteckning för Fall 2019 från Caribbean Living

IT’S A WORLD AWAY – BUT CLOSER THAN YOU THINK Located on Bimini island, just 50 nautical miles from South Florida, Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the United States. As a result, visitors can easily get to the island with just a short 30-minute airplane ride from Miami or two-hour ferry from Fort Lauderdale. However, despite its proximity and easy accessibility, Bimini’s relaxing island vibe makes it feel like a world away. Feel that gentle Caribbean breeze and let your cares melt away. WHY RESORTS WORLD BIMINI IS THE BAHAMAS ESCAPE YOU’VE BEEN DREAMING OF Resorts World Bimini delivers a Bahamian getaway like no other. The 750-acre beachfront resort will make you feel as though you are on your own private island, blending luxury and adventure in the…

A Harbour Island mainstay since 1968, Coral Sands resort is an exclusive oasis of relaxation, outfitted with 39 luxurious beach-chic rooms ranging from cozy bungalows to sumptuous beachfront cottages. The hotel’s most recent redesign last fall took inspiration from the rest of Harbour Island; a contemporary interpretation incorporating the vivid colors that you see throughout the island - palettes of pinks and red, and lush greenery. The decor dazzles with a warm sophistication focused on modern comfort; an elegant homage to the chic and atmospheric Bahamian life that resort guests have come to know and love through the years. Coral Sands hosts two island-renowned restaurants: Latitude 25 helmed by acclaimed Chef Ludovico Jarland, and the Beach Bar with Chef Ken Gomes, for more casual fare, where you can snack on…

The food scene in Nassau Paradise Island is booming, with famous chefs from around the world flocking to our beautiful shores to open Bahamian outposts of impeccable dining experiences from across the globe. These headline-making restaurants are worth a trip to Nassau Paradise Island alone, and a meal at one of the fine dining establishments is a definite must-do on any foodie’s travel itinerary. But it’s not all about white table cloths. The destination is also home to amazing local spots, like Arawak Cay aka “The Fish Fry” and smaller restaurants that pepper the island with bold flavors and delicious dishes. The destination is also growing its adult beverage industry and is home to a craft brewery, distillery and winery. Food Graycliff Hotel With nearly 300 years’ worth of history,…

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…

Bahamas This fall, New & Noteworthy pauses to recognize The Bahamas. The Bahamian government has expressed that along with sending aid, another way to help the country recover is to continue tourism. Even when nature summons the beastly reality of the devastating power that can be unleashed in paradise, it is resorts like the new Caerula Mar Club that stand strong and weather the storm, as if by magic. We are then reminded of the beauty and resilience of the Caribbean and its people. This hidden gem that went unscathed seems to certainly have kismet. Discovered by the couple from House of Bryan and Bryan Inc., the HGTV Canada series, Canadians were able to view the miraculous transformation of the abandoned hideaway from the comfort of their homes. The show…

Breezes is one of many iconic Nassau hotels that will be instrumental to showcasing why the Bahamas are still a prominent Caribbean destination and cannot be forgotten. Known as the first and only Super-Inclusive Resort in the Bahamas, Breezes is perched on the powder white sands of legendary Cable Beach featuring myriad land and water activities ranging from rock wall climbing, tennis and beach volleyball to kayaking and windsurfing, all of which include complimentary instruction and equipment. Quirkier activities include flying trapeze and even sumo wrestling. Whether travelers are looking for a warm winter escape from the bitter chills of the Northeast or Midwest or a quick tropical paradise getaway from Florida or Georgia, Breezes is a short plane ride away. The resort is only three hours by plane from…

You do not have to stray too far to come across your own piece of paradise; find serenity and barefoot luxury at one of the first world-class designed developments in Bimini – illa Bimini Resort & Residences. “Today’s high-net-worth-individuals are going back to basics. We wanted to create an environment that encourages residents and guests to turn off their phones, disconnect from the modern-day chaos and fully immerse themselves with the simplest pleasures of life,” said Alejandro Capo, co-founder and a principal of Island Developers. “The property is designed to complement the laid-back Caribbean vibes alongside the luxury of unplugging.” Residents and guests will be able to digitally detox on the secluded beach hideaway set on 40 acres and spanning over 9,000 feet of coastline. The development is a vision…

“Hidden among the Out Islands of the Exumas, in the Bahamas, eleven private islands -- not just one -- are yours to explore, and the only other guests are selected by you. Over 700 acres of lush natural beauty belong to you and 24 of your guests alone. Musha Cay is privacy redefined. There are five spectacular guest houses-- each with its own private beach. Musha Cay and the Islands of Copperfield Bay- endless amenities and adventures that you can experience nowhere else on earth.” Shall we go on or let all of the above soak in and whet your appetite for a trip to this decadent slice of Bahamian paradise. The man behind the magic of this escape is none other than David Copperfield who bought the property as…

Grand Isle Resort & Spa sits on a mile-long stretch of ivory beach and sparkling clear waters of Emerald Bay on the island of Great Exuma. Recipient of the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award, this sun-kissed tropical Bahamas resort has a family friendly, low-key attitude that immediately puts guests at ease. From unrivaled sport fishing, fly fishing, diving and snorkeling from the Grand Isle Resort beach to exquisite cuisine and sublime spa services, this relaxing resort just a one-hour flight from Miami exudes authentic Bahamian style. With oceanfront views and homey amenities, each villa captures the essence of relaxed residential comfort. Ranging in size from one to four-bedrooms, these luxurious villas have sliding glass doors onto private terraces, gourmet kitchens and marble bathrooms, and a designated golf cart that allows…

On an early 1990s Bahamian sailing trip with their children, Brian and Jennifer Hew spotted an untouched, 96 km island just off Andros. Impulsively deciding to buy it and transform it into a private resort, what seemed a Herculean folly to their friends and family at the time, is now, two decades on, among the premier luxury destinations of the Bahamas. Equal parts home and hotel, Kamalame Cay blossomed into a tropical escape celebrated as much for its cool vibe as its gorgeous landscape. One that’s architecture and atmosphere is the labour of love of a sixth-generation West Indies clan that hails from Jamaica and brought with them an innate understanding of gracious coastal living. Installing everything from water and electricity to solar panels, filtration systems, and 5,000 coconut palms,…