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Aug 22, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoEmmy and Grammy Award winner Steve Martin is well known for being a comedian, an actor and for successfully venturing into the writing world. If you’re into music, you may also know him as a banjo-playing fiend who’s performed at such stages as Carnegie Hall, the Royal Festival Hall in London and the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco. But did you know he also owns a villa (not surprising), that is currently on the market (kind of surprising), and is being used as a vacation rental in the meantime (yes!)?... Read More | 
Aug 22, 2013 | Contributor: Tim CotroneoFor nearly four years, Chef Mike Vargas played hard to get. Each time he received a call from Anthony "Tony" Dawodu, the Executive Chef at the Caneel Bay Resort in St. John, Vargas would reply that he would consider working at Caneel Bay — one of the most beautiful restaurants in the U.S. Virgin Islands — when the time was right. That time came in 2009, when Dawodu made Vargas an offer he couldn't refuse and the two former Boston-based chefs joined forces at the Sugar Mill Restaurant overlooking the Caribbean Sea.... Read More | 
Jul 26, 2013 | Contributor: Roger SandsThe Caribbean Islands instantly conjure up mental images of lush, tropical surroundings, crystal clear waters, and endless blue skies. Water sports abound, as do fabulous golf courses and world class tennis facilities. And what's not to like about a Caribbean Happy Hour as popularized by Tom Cruise in the movie "Cocktail"? ... Read More | 
Jul 22, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanThe Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort & Spa has become the first Westin property and first major Caribbean resort to use solar power. Although many small boutique hotels that encourage ecotourism have used solar power, the new installation at the Westin St. Maarten marks the first time a large luxury resort has made a major green initiative.... Read More | 
Aug 9, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanThe Red Frog Beach Rainforest Resort & Marina in Bocas del Toro, Panama is ready to open and offering guests special deals to stay at the luxury resort.... Read More | 
Jul 19, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanIf you don't want to just lay around on your Caribbean vacation, then you'll be pleased to learn that the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa has just introduced a new “Discover Your Play Time” program with sports, spa and leisure activities.... Read More | 
May 30, 2013 | Contributor: Sean HillenIf you’re seeking a sense of Old World history in the Caribbean, look no farther than Hostal Nicolas de Ovando, a renovated five-star Accor hotel built on the site of the home of (and thus named after) the first Spanish Governor of the Dominican Republic’s capital city, Santo Domingo.... Read More | 
May 23, 2013 | Contributor: Sean HillenA rotund lobby with an intricate mosaic stone floor makes for an impressive entrance to Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences—a two-story, horseshoe shaped building with palm trees, exotic shrubs and flowering plants scattered along a well-watered lawn from which a paved pathway leads to a private beach two hundred yards away.... Read More | 
May 14, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanTravelers to the Hyatt Regency Trinidad have two new reasons to relax at the luxury hotel's spa with the introduction of two new organic spa product lines, Svarasa and Ruupa.... Read More | 
May 7, 2013 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamPicture yourself taking in fragrant aromas of tropical florals and lush landscapes flowing in through the windows of your luxury accommodations. In this same place, views of the sparkling Caribbean Sea can be seen from your bedroom as the gentle ocean waves provide the relaxing soundtrack to your vacation. Ahhhh, paradise. W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island hopes to turn those daydreams into reality.... Read More | 
May 2, 2013 | Contributor: Lena KatzEven amidst the colorful and culturally diverse islands of the Caribbean, the half-French, half-Dutch island of Sint Maarten/St. Martin holds a special multi-cultural place. It belongs to two European nations, and is split down the middle in its allegiance. The languages, currency, and atmosphere change markedly according to which side of the border you’re on; but whether tourists favor the shopping on the French side or the bar-hopping on the Dutch, they’re limited, lodging-wise.... Read More | 
Apr 3, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoIn Puerto Rico, a destination known for its rich culture, savory foods, and beautiful beaches, the luxurious St. Regis Bahía Beach Resort has made its home. In the lush vegetation of a Caribbean coconut plantation, the only 5-Diamond resort in Puerto Rico, sits with natural elegance and iconic opulence. Making an appearance for the third year in a row, the hotel has found its way on Condé Nast Traveler's Hot and Gold Lists once again.... Read More | 
Apr 2, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoExplore the beautiful Cayman Islands at the recently renovated The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa, the ultimate destination for the adventurous spirit. After a multi-million dollar renovation, the hotel has transformed itself into a new sensory experience that hopes to inspire wellness and a renewed energy. Inside, the stunning lobby reflects a few of those changes with freshly repainted columns, wainscoting, and ceiling.... Read More | 
Apr 1, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanJamaica's Round Hill Hotel and Villas continues to expand its culinary offerings to delight international travelers, most recently with a new farm-to-table menu designed by Chef Martin Maginley. The See, Touch and Taste Program utilizes the bounty from the property's own organic vegetable garden and is available for guests at The Grill restaurant every Thursday and Sunday night. “Everything on the farm-to-table menu comes directly from the on-property garden or farmers in the community, including all aspects of the meal, from the meat to herbs and dressings for salads” said Chef Maginley. “Small changes such as retiring balsamic vinaigrettes from the menu and replacing them with savory, herb vinaigrettes make a big difference. Overall we are providing lighter meals but with more fl... Read More | 
Mar 8, 2013 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternGrace Bay Resorts, owner of the Grace Bay Club, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ most exclusive escapes, has announced The Residences, the award-winning hospitality brand’s first-ever standalone residential villas.... Read More |
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