Caribbean Living Summer 2018

The water issue is here and just in time for this summer heat. Come on in and quench that thirst; we have a table set directly on the water’s edge for dinner in Nevis. Join us at the Four Seasons for a taste of their delicious new menu. It’s worth the calories and the views at sunset can’t be beat. Then, drift over to the Virgin Islands where Ava shows us how she did Carnival on the unbreakable, unshakable island of St. Thomas. There’s more than meets the eye as she explores the destination, so dive into that story. Do you see what I’m doing here? All the puns are worth all the smiles I’m envisioning on your faces. There are more stories in this issue than one can fathom.…

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. Danielle Krause Contributor Exploring the fascinating variety of this exquisitely beautiful blue planet nourishes and fulfills my spirit. Being able to delight and inspire you, by sharing some of these travel gems is an even greater gift. Enjoy!' ROBIN SUBAR Contributor I'm a photojournalist in the Chicago area and a regular contributor to many luxury lifestyle magazines. I've lived in Madrid and Sydney and traveled extensively throughout Europe, Central America, Mexico, Caribbean, Middle East,…

JULY Jamaica opens the month with celebrations across the island for International Reggae Day, July 1 Meanwhile, on Saint Lucia, it’s a month-long celebration of festivities across the island, from Anse La Raye to Gros Islet, as calypso festivals, national J’ouvert, parade of the bands and fetes abound during Saint Lucia Carnival, July 1 – August 1 www.stlucia.org/summerfestival/saint-lucia-carnival Down in the US Virgin Islands their “ jump-up” has everyone dancing in the street for St. John Carnival, July 4 On Nevis though, their festivities are focused on a fruit – not just any fruit. If you thought that a mango was just a mango, then guess again. The island introduces you to over 40 varieties of the succulent fruit served up in exquisite gastronomic creations – Julie, Bombay, Hayden and…

Nevis Greet the morning in Nevis’ new luxury two-bedroom Beach House perched above pristine white sands, overlooking clear blue waters with unobstructed views to the neighboring St. Kitts. The whitewashed bedrooms enhance the Bohemian feel of this well-appointed thatched roofed retreat, nestled on the west side of the island at the end of a foliage filled trail. With only five to select from, Paradise Beach Resort has designed a one-of-a-kind experience for guests on Nevis. With private concierge and private chef, you will be afforded the same luxurious amenities fit for nobilities, after all, the resort boasts an impressive list of former dignitaries such as Prime Minister Trudeau and members of the Royal family. Clearly a testament to the resort’s ability to cater to the most discerning guest and its…

Grab tu amor and splash into Cancún’s best kept secret, Beloved Playa Mujeres. Situated thirty minutes from Cancún International airport and off the touristy hotel strip, Playa Mujeres takes you off the beaten path into an untouched, lovers paradise. White sandy shores, sea foamy waters, and jungly flora (um, yes please!). This adults only boutique resort by Excellence Group prides itself on just that— excelencia! As the first and finest hotel group in Cancun to infuse all-inclusive amenities with luxurious accommodations, you can be sure that every moment swimming, lounging, dancing, dining, and connecting at Beloved is distinctly excellente! Boasting grand infinity pools, swim up bars, hydrotherapy spas, private rooftop pools, en suite jacuzzi tubs, rainstorm showers, and (of course) that postcard picture Caribbean coastline, you can spend all 25…

WATER AS A CATALYST “El agua es divino, eh?” I overhear a 30-something woman excitedly querying her friend as the sea water playfully splashes her ankles during a morning stroll down the powdery white sands of the Caribbean shoreline. I must say, I wholeheartedly agree with her. The water IS divine! I assume I’m not the only person who experiences an injection of mental tranquility and creativity when I head to the water. The fact is, over the years I have done some of my best work near water. I recall a New Year’s Eve on the bank of Sydney Harbour, transfixed on the iconic fireworks display when inspiration struck as luminously as the scene in front of me and prompted me to alter the course of my life. Right…