The 15th annual Cayman Cookout released its culinary lineup for the event, to be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman from Jan. 9 to 15. Chefs participating include Jose Andres, James Kent,…
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Island Routes latest line of excursions offer a more personal experience
Island Routes unveiled its Private & Bespoke Collections, curated adventures that offer travelers the option of customizing their excursions. The Private & Bespoke Collections launched in Jamaica in June, with plans to…
Cap Juluca spa to debut in late 2023
Cap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel on Anguilla has launched a spa partnership with Guerlain, a French perfume, cosmetics and skincare company. Debuting in late 2023, the Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain will…
GoldenEye hotel package celebrates Ian Fleming and his creations
GoldenEye in Jamaica is offering a package to mark the 70th anniversary of “Casino Royale,” the first novel in the “James Bond” series created by Ian Fleming, who built GoldenEye as his…
Loren Hotels is making its Turks & Caicos debut
Loren Hotels has started construction on its third operation and its first in Turks & Caicos, targeting a 2026 opening of The Loren at Turtle Cove. The luxury hotel will offer six…
Awe meets trepidation in Nassau wine cellar tour
I once managed to accidentally bump my grocery shopping cart onto a wine rack. While it simply wobbled and no bottles fell to a red, shattered end, I thought of this moment…
Feeding the appetite for private experiences
Omar Perez It’s no secret that revenge travel is filling up airplanes, restaurants and resorts. But sometimes, travelers don’t necessarily want to feel cramped, or be next to fellow tourists when they…
Celebrity chefs gather for Baha Mar’s Bahamas Culinary and Arts Fest
Following last year’s debut, Baha Mar in Nassau will host its second Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival from Oct. 27 to 29. Details of the event are still being worked out, but…
Ocean pool is creating a splash at Turks and Caicos resort
Bruce Maclaren, owner of Wymara Resort and Villas in Turks and Caicos, lived in Australia for more than 20 years before moving to the islands in 2008. But no matter where he…
A former cruise executive is setting a new course
Omar Perez Much of Oneil Khosa’s career has involved the ocean. He was first officer of Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, which in 2000 was the world’s largest passenger ship. He…