Posts Tagged ‘Tropical’
Exploring the Virgin Islands
To your left is a lush mountain view of an evergreen coastline. To your right are the aqua-blue waters of a peaceful, Caribbean inlet. Classic sailboats float in and out of the harbor; paddle boarders and kayakers grow smaller in the distance as they make their way out to more distant waters. Across the harbor…
Read MoreDestination: Bimini
Destination: Bimini I’ve never been a fan of the Bahamas. Previous trips to mega-resorts like Atlantis never appealed to the adventurer in me. As I recall, I was a teenager and the sight of lit up towers and massive crowds outside my window felt more like the Vegas Strip than a relaxing, tropical paradise. I…
Read MoreSeason of Seafood: 3030 Ocean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
Season of Seafood: 3030 Ocean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale By: Alex Park Fresh oysters with tarragon mignonette; Red Snapper Crudo; Charred Octopus served with Marcona almond puree. Down in South Florida, seafood lovers can rejoice over upscale seafood and stylish American cuisine at 3030 Ocean, Fort Lauderdale’s iconic waterfront restaurant. The sleek restaurant demonstrates class…
Read MoreWorld-Class Dining: 5.8 Undersea Restaurant
The search for a world-class dining venue with both breathtaking views and innovative dishes appears to be over with the spectacular 5.8 Undersea Restaurant that dazzles and delights its diners with a multi-course tasting extravaganza, embellished with a state-of-the-art location. 5.8, the Maldives’ trendiest dining venue, is the world’s largest all-glass, underwater restaurant. Serving both…
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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