I just returned from a weeklong stay on the exotic Caribbean island of St. Lucia. Cap Maison, a boutique, Mediterranean-styled property located on the north end of the island, was home for the first few days of my trip. This intimate Virtuoso hide-away is ideal for honeymooners or couples wanting a quiet and romantic setting.
My assistant Michelle just recently spent a week at the Four Seasons Nevis with her family – they had a wonderful time, and I was thrilled to get a detailed update on a property I haven’t seen in a few years. Brownell is a part of the Four Seasons Preferred Partner network, so my clients …
I just spent a magical week with my family at Rosewood Little Dix Bay on the island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. It’s one of the Caribbean’s most respected and loved properties with one of the most spectacular settings I’ve seen anywhere in the world. Laurence Rockefeller created this little slice of heaven 50 years ago, and the owners and management team continue to carry on his vision for the hotel – one of quiet elegance and harmony with nature.
I’m just back from a visit to the Ritz-Carlton Aruba. Ritz-Carlton opened its newest Caribbean outpost in November 2013, and the hotel has been steadily gaining popularity ever since. It’s not hard to understand why. The beach is GORGEOUS – truly one of the most spectacular strands I’ve seen anywhere in the Caribbean – and …
I’ve just returned from a Thanksgiving get-away with my family to Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Half Moon has been a “slam dunk” for my clients for many years. Truly everyone comes home raving about this property, so I was excited to take a fresh look after having not visited for a few years.
It had been over 10 years since my last visit to St. Martin, so I was excited to see what this Caribbean gem held in store for my return trip. I’d forgotten how special the island really is! St. Martin has it all – gorgeous beaches, amazing cuisine, excellent shopping, friendly people, and a cultural …
St. Martin: Culture and Cuisine in the Caribbean Read More »
I recently joined a group of colleagues from Brownell for a long weekend in Turks & Caicos. My mission was to learn more about the luxury properties there so I can better help my clients differentiate one from another. Providenciales has an extraordinary number of high end hotels, most of which sit on the same …
My three week journey in the Bahamas began on Paradise Island. First stop: the mega popular and high energy resort Atlantis. I’ve sent countless clients here over the past several years but had never personally experienced this ultimate Caribbean playground. It did not disappoint! Atlantis delivered on all that it promises to its guests. This …
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Pink sand beaches? Check. Golf and tennis? Check. World class hotels? Check. Excellent shopping and dining ? Check. Rich history and culture to discover? Check. Ideal weather most of the year? Check. I’m referring to Bermuda, an island paradise located approximately 650 miles east of North Carolina in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. My first impression of …
My summer trip to the Caribbean began with a stop at the Ritz Carlton St. Thomas, which is the island’s nicest hotel option by far. The private estate is set on 30 beautifully manicured acres and offers guests two lovely beaches to enjoy, as well as two beachfront pools. I really liked the feel of …
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