Innehållsförteckning för Winter 2022/23 från Caribbean Living

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 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. MICHAEL SOBEL Contributor Time passes like wind on my cheeks. However, with each new travel experience, there is a rebirth. New personal growth and new friends no matter what stage of life. - Michael Sobel…

Imagine being asked if you want to spend six days on the MerMaiden launch of the Virgin Valiant Lady from Miami, traveling to Honduras, Mexico, and the Bahamas, while wearing extravagant Halloween costumes with the legendary British billionaire, Sir Richard Branson onboard. It took me about three seconds to say, “Hell yes!” Oh, and did I mention Virgin Voyages is adults only! If I repeat that several more times, it’s not a typo. Having experienced countless cruises in the past, this is my first adult only experience and I’m just so excited! Don’t get me wrong, I love children in real life, but maybe not so much on vacation. The ship’s dress code is casual, comfortable, or whatever you want it to be. I didn’t need my usual motion sickness…

Come with me and I’ll explain. It all started at the birthplace of the Piña Colada, the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ramon “Monchito” Marrero invented the cocktail in 1954 when a competition arose at the hotel. So our island experience began in the same lobby. The barback who worked with the originator is still there today, working in the same position and validating the hotel’s claim to fame.In 2021, the Caribe Hilton made 54,207 piña coladas for guests. This month, we tried to break that record in just one weekend! No such luck, but we sure had fun trying. Staying at the Caribe, as I affectionately call it, puts guests in the center of all the action. The bustling city of San Juan, the airport, the modern…

We are all about villas in this department. The lovely thing about Caribbean villas is that you can experience true Caribbean living while vacationing and that’s our first and last name. The essence of a destination may get lost in a big resort setting but in a villa it is often inescapable. Don’t get me wrong, there are some that transport you to some otherworldly places, but we are talking about those that have a firm grasp on the luxurious side of a specific destination. For an immersive travel experience, you can’t beat staying in a luxury villa. We checked into Villa Bamidele on Jamaica’s southern coast near the quiet White House fishing village. I was going to say something clever to start this piece but it seems they beat…