By Tim Cotroneo How do you thrill a friend who lives and breathes golf? One way is by giving him or her a gift that is unexpected, uncompromising, and creates a memory to last a lifetime. Does your gift involve wheels, drip with good taste, or take your honored friend to a place that feels like […]
By Tim Cotroneo I lined up my golf shot looking straight in the face of Mount Nevis, a 3,200-foot potentially active volcano located on the Caribbean island of Nevis. About one second into my backswing on this 375-yard hole, out of the corner of my eye I noticed a speeding black object heading straight towards […]
By Tim Cotroneo In 2010, Jim Jardine decided it was time to slow the pace of his hectic life as a software development professional in Calgary, Alberta. Of all the options laying before him, owning a gin distillery on the Caribbean island of Grenada was far off his radar. After traveling 4,000 miles to plant […]
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 that I’m speaking of is Grace Bay Beach on the Caribbean island of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos. That first Grace encounter was so powerful it led me to […]
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 question is, “Where are the world’s best overwater settings for spending the night with ocean waves as your sleep soundtrack?” The amenities accompanying a dream night in an overwater bungalow […]
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 of your stay. To fully understand how this last is best scenario occurs, realize that your emotional farewell is all part of the Ladera plan for exceeding expectations. Let’s start […]
By Tim Cotroneo In 2000, golf course designer P.B. Dye had an aerial game plan when he met with Frank Rainieri to discuss who would eventually design a new golf course on Rainieri’s Puntacana Resort. “I knew Frank was a pilot, and I had also been a pilot. I went into the meeting looking to […]
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 enclave within the Puntacana Resort, the Tortuga Bay Hotel features 13 villas offering unrivaled luxury, the ultimate in privacy, and five-star service. Guests thrill to Tortuga Bay’s dreamy environment, posh […]
By Tim Cotroneo In 1995, Sarah Hartman was hired to join one other interior designer working on the Sandals Resorts portfolio of eight Caribbean properties. Today Hartman serves as the Director of Interior Design for Sandals Resorts International’s billion-dollar operation that includes 23 hotels located on 7 Caribbean islands. Hartman has the enviable task of […]
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 week of beautiful views, exceptional service, and a vacation that exceeds expectations. For more than 30 years, Sandals has earned a we’ll take care of everything reputation for couples seeking […]
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