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 […]
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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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I just returned from a visit to the Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios. This Virtuoso hotel has been on my short list of places to stay because of its legendary reputation as one of the top Caribbean resorts since 1950. It’s family owned and operated, and the atmosphere is incredibly unique. I would describe the
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Stunning beaches, rainforest covered mountains, warm and friendly people, and amazing live music…These are the descriptions that come to mind when I reflect back on the two weeks I just spent on the island of Antigua. Blessed with captivating vistas, a rich culture and too many beaches to count (365 to be exact – one for every
It took me all of three seconds to answer my colleague’s question, “Would you like to join me on an educational trip to visit two Virtuoso properties on Anguilla and St. Barts?” Yes, yes, yes! I’d visited both islands several years ago, and they remain on my list of favorite Caribbean destinations. I therefore jumped at
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