Posts Tagged ‘island’
Top Honeymoon Escapes by Naya Traveler
By Marta Tucci Over the last decade, travel has shifted from must-see destinations to personalized, cultural experiences. We’ve traded in those bucket lists and souvenirs for sharing a pot of tea with a Berber family in the Atlas Mountains, stamping our own sari pattern with a textile artist in Rajasthan or being guided through an…
Read MoreGladden Caye — Private Island Sanctuary
Last year, VUE sat down with Chris Krolow, executive producer and host of HGTV’s “Island Hunters” to discuss his career as a private island broker. Though Krolow is a Toronto-based entrepreneur with a background in international relations and tourism, he has followed his passion for private island realty. He first discovered his zeal for private…
Read MoreSun & Sand at Sonesta Ocean Point
A summer getaway in St. Martin (or Sint Maarten if you’re staying on the Dutch side) can drum up images of true island paradise. Sprawling hills coupled with the azure waters of over 30 different beaches—it’s hard to be disappointed no matter where you decide to stay. But for those of you looking for the…
Read MoreMallorca: The Mediterranean Dream
Beyond the shores of Barcelona, some 150 miles south in the Mediterranean Sea lies Mallorca, a 1400-square-mile Spanish paradise. From azure views and roaring cliffs, to rich culture and charming villages—the sights of the popular European hotspot have inspired generations of artists and writers, including poet Robert Graves who is buried in the island’s northwestern…
Read MoreSo You Want to Buy an Island
If you drive through any given neighborhood, you’re likely to see a ‘For Sale’ sign perched on someone’s front lawn. But how often do you come across an entire island up for purchase? Surrounded by ocean views, miles of land and trees swaying in the breeze and no neighbors, cars or commotion in sight, this…
Read MoreBarbados: The Gem of the Caribbean
The moment someone mentions vacationing in the Caribbean, our brains instantly start flipping through pictures of white sand beaches and crystal blue waters like an old school 3D View-Master. While not every Caribbean island looks the same (far from it in fact), we just can’t help these preconceived notions of ‘paradise’ in our mind’s eye.…
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