Casa Velas – Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Boutique Retreat
By Tim Cotroneo For vacationers seeking quiet, romance, and beautiful surroundings, there is no better escape than Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta. This adults-only, 80 […]
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Nothing gets me jazzed like the anticipation of a trip to a destination I’ve never visited before.
At each new stop, I find fascinating people with a story to tell.
I love hearing and writing about how a particular setting makes a difference in one’s life. I enjoy describing what is unique about each place and how this location made someone’s dream come alive.
Click the articles listed below for an inside look at the stories and photographic glimpses of my writing path less traveled.
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Sailrock Resort in South Caicos: Quiet Luxury By the Sea
By Tim Cotroneo Your Sailrock Resort anticipation heightens as you board the 30-seat InterCaribbean airplane that will fly you from Providenciales to South Caicos. The […]
Sibonne Beach Hotel – A Secret Gem on Grace Bay Beach
By Tim Cotroneo The original owners of Sibonne Beach Hotel faced an interesting dilemma in 1989. They had to choose where to build a hotel […]
5 Reasons to Love Spectacular Switzerland
By Tim Cotroneo Surrounded by France, Germany, Italy, and Austria, petite Switzerland seems to fly under the tourism radar. For travelers who make the Swiss […]
Balsam Mountain Preserve: Your Front Porch to Million Dollar Views
By Tim Cotroneo Not every home, cabin, or estate at Balsam Mountain Preserve has a front porch. But for those calling this 4400-acre mountain community […]
St. Regis Punta Mita – A Luxurious Place to Meet
By Tim Cotroneo When you first take in the setting that is St. Regis Punta Mita, the last word you would choose to describe what […]
7 Best Reasons to Experience Nemacolin resort
By Tim Cotroneo Your first impression of Nemacolin is made long before you arrive at their Chateau’s grand entrance. This 2200-acre resort sits atop Pennsylvania’s […]
Tumble Creek: Luxury Living in Harmony with Nature
By Tim Cotroneo The residents living in Tumble Creek, the private side of Suncadia Resort, rarely discover this community by accident. The sheer solitude of […]
5 Best Hotel Views in the World
By Tim Cotroneo In the hierarchy of priorities on a guest’s hotel wish list, a “room with a view” often reigns supreme. An ocean view, […]
Quivira Los Cabos: Discovering Golf and Real Estate Gold
By Tim Cotroneo What do St. Regis Los Cabos, Jack Nicklaus, and whale watching have in common? The answer is that excited residents, guests, and […]
Pueblo Bonito Pacifica – 5 Star Luxury in Los Cabos
By Tim Cotroneo Pueblo Bonito Pacifica is where Los Cabos vacationers go to enjoy the rarest of hospitality intersections. Imagine a resort in which 5-star service, […]
Quivira Los Cabos: Luxury In the Baja
By Tim Cotroneo What do St. Regis Los Cabos, Jack Nicklaus, and whale watching have in common? The answer is, not a day goes by […]
Breakfast Secret to an Amazing Pelican Grand Beach Resort Stay
By Tim Cotroneo The Pelican Grand Beach Resort believes there is no better way to begin your vacation than with a delicious breakfast featuring an […]
Park Hyatt Aviara’s Game Changing $50 Million Renovation
By Tim Cotroneo It takes fewer than two seconds to see where a game-changing slice of the Park Hyatt Aviara’s $50 million renovation was dedicated. […]
5 Best Caribbean Luxury Escapes for Valentine’s Day
By Tim Cotroneo What’s on your Valentine’s Day wish list? When you close your eyes do you see miles of white sand beach, or an […]
Richland Pointe – Extraordinary Living on the Lake
By Tim Cotroneo Too often choosing a new or second home involves compromise or giving something up. For new Richland Pointe homeowners on Reynolds Lake […]
Best Caribbean Beaches: Missing You
By Tim Cotroneo I first met Grace in 2006. Her beauty left me breathless. It felt like I was struck by a thunderbolt. The Grace […]
5 Most Luxurious Overwater Bungalows
By Tim Cotroneo Originating in Tahiti and perfected in Southern Asia, the overwater bungalow is the ultimate expression of high seas romance and luxury. The […]
Ladera Resort in St. Lucia – Paradise in the Pitons
By Tim Cotroneo For those anticipating an island vacation at the Ladera Resort, you should know that the instant before departing is the best part […]
Tortuga Bay Hotel in Punta Cana – Worthy of an Oscar
On the shores of Punta Cana’s most secluded beach, Designer Oscar de la Renta created a Caribbean jewel of a hotel. Located in a private […]
Love is All You Need at Sandals Emerald Bay
Each couple arriving at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Great Exuma secretly wants the same thing. Deep in their hearts they long for a no-hassle […]
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel – Luxury Turns 100 in San Juan
Condado Vanderbilt, San Juan Puerto Rico’s most elegant hotel, never looked so good. An architectural masterpiece that opened to great fanfare in 1919, this 319-room […]
Greater Zion: Where Golf Meets Adventure
Southern Utah is one of the few places in the world in which golf is mentioned in the same breath with extreme sports. With nine, […]
5 Best Bahamas Luxury Resorts
The Bahamas’ 700 islands and cays are spread over 500 miles of Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. With only 30 of these islands inhabited, you […]
Cape Santa Maria Resort in the Bahamas
Is This Resort Home to the Bahamas’ Most Beautiful Beach? The question for those considering a Cape Santa Maria Resort vacation: “To what lengths would […]
James Bond’s Favorite Cocktail is Better in the Bahamas
Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig had one thing in common when starring in the legendary James Bond movie series. They all […]
First Class at the Puntacana Resort & Club
The words “Punta Cana” seem to roll off the tongue. The translation for the Dominican Republic’s eastern most point refers to the white tips of […]
Cocobay Resort in Antigua
What if there were a Caribbean escape where you could have it all? On the island of Antigua, “what if” is spelled Cocobay Resort. The views, the […]
Ocean Club West
A True Blue Turks and Caicos Resort
A color like you’ve never seen before. That’s what thrills first time vacationers and tugs at the hearts of returning guests at Ocean Club West […]
The Reserve Club at Indian Wells
Golf Beyond Your Wildest Dreams When The Reserve Club’s Golf Course in Indian Wells, CA, was built back in 1998, there was a shoot for […]
A Storybook Life at Desert Mountain
Is there a secret behind the steady stream of home buyers seeking to start anew at the Desert Mountain Golf Community in Scottsdale, Arizona? Maybe […]
CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa in Anguilla
The CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa chose to look at the darkest day in their almost 20-year history as a new beginning. This optimistic attitude […]
Sandals Over Water Destination Wedding
72 Hours of Montego Bay Bliss When asked to describe their destination wedding, how many couples respond with the words “over water?” For those who […]
St. Regis Punta Mita – A Forever Photographic Moment
If you’re a vacationer with a love for photography, staying at the St. Regis Punta Mita will shift your passion into overdrive. A guest seeking […]
SH Villa Gadea Hotel in Spain- Exhilarating
Exhilarating! That’s the best word to describe the anticipation of a new day for guests at the Villa Gadea Hotel in Altea, Spain. There is […]
Sea Pines Resort – Basking in Southern Charm
The scenic drive from the Savannah Airport to the Sea Pines Resort in Hilton Head, SC, provides an unspoken amenity in the resort’s charming introduction […]
Excellence Oyster Bay Resort in Jamaica
The last hour of my last day of vacation at Excellence Oyster Bay Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica called for drastic measures. I needed one […]
Grand Isle Resort in Great Exuma
On the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas, there is a luxury resort that exudes a feeling of kindness and generosity. Guests find their […]
Story of Hermitage Bay in Antigua
Andy Thesen’s career in high finance took a dramatic turn the day he initially turned down a college grad seeking employment. Thesen, the owner of […]
Oceans of Reasons to Love Great Exuma
The world’s first glimpse of Great Exuma’s spectacular ocean color was during the James Bond movie Thunderball in 1965. The Exuma Cays’ turquoise water once […]
Blarney Castle Inn in Cabo San Lucas
One of the greatest hotel values in the entire Baja Peninsula is located high on a hill above downtown Cabo San Lucas. Guests staying at […]
10 Best Caribbean Wildlife Moments
One of the best parts of traveling in the Caribbean is the unusual wildlife that is unique to each island. The animals, birds, and marine […]
10 Reasons to Love Ocean Club Resort
The Ocean Club Resort is one of Turks and Caicos’ longest running success stories. Yes, the resort’s prime location on Grace Bay Beach has a […]
Vacation Like Royalty at Luxury Castles
Did you know that you can vacation in an authentic medieval castle? We’re talking a castle worthy of royalty. Does residing in a castle prompt […]
Chef Leads Eleuthera’s Top Restaurant
Upon relocating to the island of Eleuthera, Chef Peter Hamm learned that surprises were a way of life. Hamm’s kitchen crew must
Luxury Living in Texas Hill Country
A mere five miles north of Fredericksburg, TX, is Boot Ranch, the 2,000-acre residential dream come true of PGA Golf Professional Hal Sutton. Boot Ranch […]
Sailing Adventure in Turks and Caicos
It’s not every day you’re given the opportunity to sail on a rum runner in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The mere thought of hopping […]
The Shell House of Isla Mujeres
Ask any Isla Mujeres taxi driver about the truth behind the island’s seashell home and you’ll notice
Adventure in Antigua
Eli Fuller’s office isn’t like yours and mine. One day his workplace is a 32-foot speed boat. Another day it’s a 52-foot catamaran. This 40-year-old […]
Regent Grand in Turks and Caicos
Spend a day on stunning Grace Bay Beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and one thing becomes crystal clear. On the beach widely considered […]
Four Seasons Nevis Resort
The Four Seasons Nevis team rolls out the red carpet long before guests check into their cottage or private villa. Upon receiving your bags at […]
Tales from the Cabana Bar
Jeff Rollings, the owner of the Cabana Bar at Ocean Club, flashed back to his earliest Turks and Caicos memories. “When I first visited here […]
Dublin Chef in Turks and Caicos Paradise
Paul Quinn, the Executive Chef at The Vix Bar & Grill, takes a whimsical view of working 14-hour shifts at his new restaurant. Quinn’s positive […]
Anguilla Sea Villa – Caribbean Dream
The road to the Sea Villa on Long Bay Beach in Anguilla is unmarked… on purpose. For now, this luxurious oceanfront secret is
Innisbrook Golf Resort and Spa
What would your trip include if you were in charge of creating a golf dream vacation? Does your dream feature a resort with a golf […]
Towers at Pacifica in Los Cabos
You’ve just arrived at The Towers at Pacifica, Los Cabos’ newest luxury resort, and you’re almost levitating from breathing the clear Baja air. Inhale, inhale, […]
The Shore Club in Turks and Caicos
If the Turks and Caicos Islands are the face of Caribbean resort luxury, then the newly opened Shore Club may be the island of Providenciales’ […]
Buccaneer Resort in St. Croix
If it’s Tuesday night at The Buccaneer Resort on the island of St. Croix, you’ll find excitement building at the entrance of the resort’s most […]
Belmond Maroma Resort and Spa
By Tim Cotroneo The legend behind the creation of the luxurious Maroma Resort and Spa is almost too good to be true. The story of […]
Caleton Beach Club in Punta Cana
Make Your Date with Eternity By Tim Cotroneo No sooner have you entered the gates of Cap Cana than you feel like someone has flipped […]
The Bristol Hotel in Panama
Before making a reservation at the The Bristol Panama, each new guest arrives with a picture painted in his or her mind depicting a luxury […]
Villa del Palmar in Loreto, Mexico
By Tim Cotroneo Life is hard. Vacationing should be easy. The Villa del Palmar Resort in Loreto, Mexico, on the Baja’s east coast, figured out […]
Towers at Pacifica in Los Cabos
Pueblo Bonito’s All New Golf & Spa Resort By Tim Cotroneo You’ve just arrived at The Towers at Pacifica, Los Cabos’ newest luxury resort, and […]
Wailea – Walk This Way
Strolling Wailea’s Magnificent Oceanfront Promenade By Tim Cotroneo If you’re considering Maui’s plush Wailea hotel zone for your next vacation, expect to pay $14 for […]
A Maui Villa with Your Own Concierge
The Tropical Villa Vacations Story After 14 years working as a Concierge for the Four Seasons Resorts and Hotels, Irene Aroner had an entrepreneurial vision. […]
Four Seasons Resort in Lanai
Your First Impression Matters at the Four Seasons Lanai By Tim Cotroneo Something magical happens if you see the same employee twice at the Four […]
Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo
Ocean Reef Club You’ve decided that a Florida upscale retreat is something you want to regularly include in your future. You can envision what this […]
St. Regis Princeville Resort in Kauai
Finding Paradise in Princeville By Tim Cotroneo Have you ever had a hotel staffer bring a bucket of ice to your room and arrive with […]
Westin Golf Resort and Spa in Costa Rica
Westin Golf Resort and Spa, Playa Conchal By Tim Cotroneo Have you ever vacationed at a resort whose environment is so invigorating it added years […]
The Cove on Eleuthera
By Tim Cotroneo For newcomers booking a vacation at The Cove resort on the island of Eleuthera, it’s reassuring to know there’s an airport friend […]
Abaco Club at Winding Bay
By Tim Cotroneo The unwinding begins upon entering the Abaco Club’s plush reception area. You’re handed a complimentary rum punch for one hand and the […]
Galley Bay Resort in Antigua
Galley Bay Resort’s signature adults-only feature was prompted by a mid 90s game of chess gone wrong. Growing up, James Lane Jr. didn’t realize that his Dad […]
Cap Juluca Resort in Anguilla
Unmatched Island Luxury By Tim Cotroneo If you arrive at Cap Juluca Resort between late morning and early afternoon, be prepared for a first impression […]
Cap Juluca Chef Wows Guests
The only thing missing was a drum roll as guests perched themselves on barstools at Cap Juluca’s oceanfront Spice Restaurant. Some were wondering about the […]
Frangipani Resort in Anguilla
Caribbean culture believes that the shedding of the frangipani leaf is the ultimate symbol of the passage of time. If you’re a guest at the Frangipani […]