You would think that St. Barths, in all its glory, would have a large-scale resort. But that’s not the case, until now. Rosewood has arrived and majorly upgraded the old Guanahani. You can say it’s been Rosewood-ified. The new digs are chic, modern and ready to impress. Here’s a first look at the Rosewood St. Barth. Reimagining a Classic Hotel Le Guanahani has been hosting visitors to St. Barth’s since the mid-80s, and Rosewood has stepped in post-2017 hurricane to…
Guess what? Weekend trips are back. And St. Barths is 10 out of 10 times a good idea. Good weather? Check. Beautiful beaches? Yes. Excellent food? The best. And now there’s a new hotel in town, literally. Hotel Barriere St. Barth has taken up residence, right in the town of Gustavia. Here are the broad specs. A Grand Dame is New Again Le Barriere group, which includes the Majestic in Cannes, is keeping it all in the French family. In…
We know there’s uncertainty with Covid, but what’s pretty certain is that everyone is traveling this year. If there’s an open border, no quarantine, and a luxury hotel, people are going. There are just a few destinations with rooms left, and we have them here. Stein Erikson Lodge, Deer Valley They don’t call it the ‘best skiing hotel in the country’ for nothin’. There’s always fresh powder and the ski in/ski out access definitely puts the cherry on the top.…
Overview Known as the Caribbean’s Spice Island, Grenada has a unique culture that’s a draw all its own. We have to admit, though, with the arrival of Silversands a few years ago, this destination really caught our eye. It’s a modern architectural feat of high design, and a photo of the alone pool makes you want to be there. This is the luxury hotel in Grenada. Here’s our review of Silversands. The Hotel Not that Grenada wasn’t on the list,…
No frills. Sometimes, not even proper plates or silverware. But always good drinks, a lot of them with rum. The dance floor is packed and the food is simple. We’re talking about the quintessential beach shack. This is where there’s no such thing as social distancing and everyone has a simply good time. In a nutshell, it defines the Caribbean experience. Here are the top six best beach shacks in the Caribbean, and yes, bring on the cracked conch. Basil’s…
No BS. No velvet rope scene. Definitely no paparazzi with telephoto lenses and a direct feed to TMZ. Just the Caribbean and its most beautiful beaches. Don’t get us wrong — this is exclusive. Parrot Cay is owned by the real Crazy Rich Asians, Christina and Melissa Ong of Singapore. And it’s filled with A-list actors (Bruce Willis) and a supermodel or three. Here’s to you Christie Brinkley, Nina Agdal and Cara Delevingne. Throw in an aging Rolling Stone (Keith…
We could pretty much just lead and end with, St. Barths is always a good idea, because that sums it up. This island in the Caribbean is the definition of vacation, with idyllic beaches, happy (not cranky) French locals, beautiful people, beautiful food and beautiful hotels. You have something wrong with you if you don’t crack a smile at least once during a well-deserved getaway in St. Barths this winter. This is your guide to St. Barths, whether you are…
And sometimes, like in the case of a certain Duke and Duchess now residing in California, it’s both American and British royals at the same time. In Jamaica, there is a resort that, on any given day, has more regulars than first-time guests. Maybe it’s the beach. Maybe it’s the British colonial-inspired villas. We definitely know it’s the service, which is so good American royalty named their children after staff members who have become like family. Welcome to Round Hill—a…
She had us at Legally Blonde. And decades later, she’s playing in the big leagues, producing some of the best television at a rarified stratum of Hollywood. She clearly works hard, and she plays hard too. We’re sure she knows how to have a good time, and this is where Reese Witherspoon vacations. Reese and look-alike daughter, Ava, might be dressed in Christmas sweaters on Instagram now, but as the holidays approach, we’re betting the whole Witherspoon gang heads to…
You’re ready to dip your toe in the water of pandemic-era international travel. Direct flights, a private island and all the champagne you can drink? This plan is starting to sound pretty good. Jumby Bay reopens on November 7, and if you’re thinking of a trip, this is a perfect soft-landing spot to get back out into the world. The Details A private island in Antigua, the opening special includes a $300 spa credit per suite, all-inclusive a la carte…
