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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 luxury property is known as Puerto Rico’s first five-star hotel. Today’s Condado Vanderbilt Hotel welcomes an international clientele with its glamorous salmon-hued interior, one-of-a-kind spiral staircase, stately meeting rooms, world-class […]
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, and soon to be ten, golf courses located within the 118 miles that is the city of St. George, it’s hard to find a foursome that doesn’t mention nature walks, […]
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 may ask, “Which hotels are regarded as the most luxurious?” If you’re seeking the ultimate in watercolor, amazing stretches of beach, and 5-star accommodations, the list begins to narrow. Add […]
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 you go to experience one of the most beautiful beaches in the world?” Cape Santa Maria Resort is located on Long Island. We aren’t talking about the island next to […]
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 preferred their martinis shaken, not stirred. The lobby bar at The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, served as the movie locale for […]
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