While the Caribbean Sea is full of treasures, perhaps none are as rich and
diverse as Jamaica. Sure, it has the beaches, beautiful weather and resorts
to make it a popular winter destination, but veer off the beaten path, and
you will find a vibrant culture and natural wonders to excite any adventurer.
Is it any wonder that Jamaica was once the destination of choice for
007’s creator, Ian Fleming?
In fact, it was on Jamaica, not England with its “serious”
literary culture where Fleming was inspired to write some of Bond’s
greatest adventures – beginning with Casino Royale and totalling13.
Fleming found the landscape so inspiring he set major parts of three of the
novels which were later made into films in Jamaica – Dr. No, Live and
Le... (more)
While many a honeymooning couple has enjoyed a sunset luau at a Maui resort
and families have been vacationing on Honolulu’s famed Waikiki beach
for decades, surprisingly few travelers know Hawaii off the beaten path. What
better way to explore the nooks and crannies of the more popular islands and
get to know Hawaii’s less touristy islands than by planning an
island-hopping ... (more)
It has been over a year since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, and
despite the city’s slow recovery, one aspect of life has come back
better than ever – the food! New Orleans has been a culinary
destination for decades, offering gourmet French delights, Creole home
cooking, Southern comfort food, and everything in between. Kitchens
throughout the city have reopened, ... (more)
Imagine if you could take your family or a big group of friends to a private
vacation villa in, say, Marbella, Miami or St. Tropez. The villa is perfectly
located for privacy but still central to the beach, buzzed about new
restaurants and any sights you might want to meander through on a lazy
afternoon. It is outfitted with a pool, billiard room, home theater,
chef’s kitchen, fitn... (more)
What better way to experience a city than through its cuisine? Though the
personal chef on your megayacht may disagree, a trip down the Atlantic
coastline of the United States would not be complete without dinner stops
along the way. Whether you’re looking for a classic haute cuisine
experience or the newest see-and-be-seen hotspot, these cities serve up the
best on a nightly basis... (more)