Anguilla To Host The Next Anguilla Culinary Experience Epicurean Festival April 30 To May 3, 2025

Anguilla will hold the Fourth Annual Anguilla Culinary Experience (ACE) from April 30th to May 3rd, 2025. Anguilla's only destination-wide food and wine festival, ACE showcases Anguilla's bountiful seafood and indigenous ingredients. Local and international culinary talent join foodies from around the world at the island's award-winning resorts, private villas, and bespoke restaurants. A portion of the Epicurean festival's proceeds is donated yearly to fund educational programming for the island's next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals. ACE 2025 Platinum Partner Malliouhana will host the festival's signature opening night party on Wednesday, April 30th at the luxury resort's cliff-top Bar Soleil. ACE event tickets can be purchased on the Anguilla Culinary Experience website in mid-November.

"Dining at Malliouhana has never been better, and we're thrilled to host Anguilla Culinary Experience 2025's opening night. Overlooking the iconic two-tiered infinity pool and Meads Bay, it's the perfect setting to showcase our 'Culinary Dream Team' – and Wine Spectator Award-winning wine collection – celebrating gastronomic heritage and new generations of local culinary talent," said Malliouhana Managing Director Logan Miller.

During the four flavor-filled days, ACE goers can immerse themselves in the island's rich culinary traditions and enjoy seaside parties, collaborative chef dinners, beach barbeque, wine tastings, live music, mixology demonstrations, cooking classes, mystery basket competitions, a rum crawl, restaurant specials and more. There is plenty of downtime to relax on Anguilla's 33 pristine beaches and explore the friendly island's natural beauty and tranquil waters.

"The Anguilla Culinary Experience is more than just exceptional food, it's a chance to connect. It's chefs exchanging ideas and people from around the world sharing a table. Most importantly, it's giving our financial support so Anguilla's youth can pursue their dreams," said festival co-founder and Villa Alegria owner Wendy Freeman. "It has been thrilling to watch ACE grow and evolve and we look forward to building on these relationships for years to come."

This past May, the most recent ACE abounded with good company and delicious cuisine. Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club hosted a grand culinary tour of all six of its restaurants at D Richard's Steakhouse, including a walk-in dessert box and a paella station. Cap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel presented a barefoot beach dinner on Maundays Bay, while Four Seasons Anguilla brought Caribbean flavors to life at Bamboo Bar & Grill. Jacala Beach Restaurant partnered with Grands Vins de France and The Duckhorn Portfolio for an evening of Napa Valley wines, French fare and Caribbean flair. Guests at Savi Beach Club enjoyed dinner, a comedian and live music before joining a cabaret troupe on the dance floor. Guest Chef Zachary Engel, James Beard Award-winner and co-owner of Chicago's Michelin-starred Galit, presented a collaborative tasting menu with Chef Carrie Bogar at Veya and again at Villa Alegria. Chef brothers Xavier Rochat of Anguilla and Guest Chef Yannick Rochat, sous chef at Saison by Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO, featured indigenous flavors at a rooftop cocktail hour and oceanfront dinner at Altamer with Cape Air. At Malliouhana, guests indulged in a Rum & Chocolate Tasting experience and learned to make rum punch with a master mixologist. Anguilla Great House and NCBA hosted the closing beach barbeque where Chef Raven James Bautista of Mirabelle's and Mixologist Alvarado Gumbs of Veya took home first place in the mystery basket cooking and bartending battles. Anguilla's Quest Experiences partnered with JetSetting Families to chauffeur guests in open-air Mokes on a beach bar rum crawl.

"We are excited to welcome back visitors and culinary enthusiasts for the 2025 Anguilla Culinary Experience (ACE). The ongoing success of ACE reinforces the island's legacy as a foodie's paradise and validates Anguilla being voted the Caribbean's Leading Culinary Destination 2024 at this year's World Travel Awards. This festival not only celebrates our rich gastronomic heritage and the incredible talent of local and international chefs, but it also helps shape the future by supporting the next generation of Anguilla's culinary and hospitality professionals. We look forward to another unforgettable celebration of flavor, culture, and community," said Anguilla Tourist Board's (ATB) Director of Tourism, Mrs. Stacey Liburd.

The 2025 ACE schedule and chef roster will be announced soon. Visit https://anguillaculinaryexperience.com/ to sign up to be notified when tickets go on sale. Contact anguillaculinaryexperience@gmail.com to explore becoming a festival sponsor or guest chef. Follow ACE on Facebook and Instagram @anguillaculinaryexperience.

Anguilla Retains Best Caribbean Island ranking In Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2018

The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) is pleased to announce that for an unprecedented second year in a row, Anguilla has been ranked #1 island in the Caribbean, Bermuda and Bahamas in the 2018 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, honoring the top travel destinations and companies around the globe as rated by its readers.

“This Award represents a tremendous vote of confidence in our destination, it is a wonderful endorsement of our tourism product that reinforces the credibility of our message that Anguilla is back, better than ever, in the aftermath of the challenges we have faced,” said the Hon. Cardigan Connor, Parliamentary Secretary in Anguilla’s Ministry of Tourism. “We extend hearty congratulations to our stakeholders, in particular the Frangipani Beach Resort, on their excellent showing in the Resort Hotels categories,” he continued.“We are delighted that Anguilla has been voted the #1 Island in the Caribbean for two years in a row by this discerning group of experienced, global travelers,” said ATB Chairperson, Mrs. Donna Banks. “Buoyed by this prestigious Award, we are working diligently to ensure that our winter 2018/2019 season may be the best one yet for Anguilla.”

Frangipani Beach Resort has been ranked #1 in the Top 25 Caribbean Resort Hotels category and #3 in the Top Hotels Overall category. The Four Seasons Resort & Private Residences Anguilla has been ranked #12 in the Top Caribbean Resort Hotels category; Zemi Beach House was ranked #15; and Malliouhana, An Auberge Resort was ranked #18 in the Top Caribbean Resort Hotels category.

The World’s Best Awards appear in the August 2018 issue of Travel + Leisure, on sale July 27, and online at this link: https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best . A special reception to celebrate the winners will be held in New York City on July 24, 2018.

For more information on Anguilla please visit the official website of the Anguilla Tourist Board: IvisitAnguilla.com; follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/AnguillaOfficial; Instagram: @Anguilla_Tourism; Twitter: @Anguilla_Trsm, Hashtag: #MyAnguilla. 

About Anguilla

Tucked away in the northern Caribbean, Anguilla is a shy beauty with a warm smile. A slender length of coral and limestone fringed with green, the island is ringed with 33 beaches, considered by savvy travelers and top travel magazines, to be the most beautiful in the world.

Anguilla lies just off the beaten path, so it has retained a charming character and exclusivity. Yet because it can be conveniently reached from two major gateways: Puerto Rico and St Martin, and by private air, it’s a hop and a skip away.

Romance? Barefoot elegance? Unfussy chic? And untrammeled bliss?

Anguilla is Beyond Extraordinary.

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Why The Caribbean Is One Of The World’s Fastest Growing Destinations

By Chris Fair

It’s no surprise that the Caribbean is a highly sought-after destination for leisure travelers, with its white sandy beaches, eclectic cuisine and cultural attractions spanning thousands of islands. What’s surprising is just how popular the Caribbean is becoming. Arrivals to the Caribbean grew faster than the global growth rate in 2015, and travel to the region grew in record-breaking fashion, with a seven percent increase in international trips for a total of 28.7 million visitors last year. 2015 was also the first year in recent history that the Caribbean outpaced all other major global regions in growth according to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO); the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) also reported that money spent by foreign visitors to the region grew by 5.9%, well above the global average of 2.4%. Several factors resulted in the record breaking numbers. Collapsing global oil prices, an increase in flights to many Caribbean destinations, economic recovery in main markets, and the strengthening U.S. dollar allowed more Americans to enjoy Caribbean luxury. And new Resonance research on the wealthiest American travelers - the top 1% and 5% - also shows that the Caribbean is now one of their most preferred destinations. For the Resonance 2016 U.S. Luxury Travel Report we interviewed 1,667 U.S. travelers in the top one and five percent (household income of at least $200k or net worth of $2 million+). We found that 50 percent of the top one percent and 47 percent of the top five percent plan to travel to the Caribbean in the coming 12-24 months, compared to just 33 percent of all U.S. travelers. One of the reasons we think the Caribbean is so popular with the affluent is that it seems to mostly satisfy their three most important criteria when choosing a vacation destination: safety, favorable climate and easy access by commercial flights. PURCHASE RESONANCE'S 2016 U.S. LUXURY TRAVEL REPORT NEW LUXURY DEVELOPMENTS The growth is sparking a spate of new hotel development, particularly in the luxury segment, with destinations eager to attract this lucrative clientele. In the Dominican Republic, Amanera, Aman Resorts’ newest property, is a series of contemporary casitas perched on a cliff overlooking the beautiful Playa Grande Beach on the Dominican’s unspoiled north coast. Opened in November 2015, and listed at an estimated $1,300 per night, Amanera brings “a whole new level of luxury to the Caribbean,” according to the Wall Street Journal. Elsewhere, all-inclusives continue to evolve. The Warwick is opening a 4-star adults-only all-inclusive on Paradise Island Bahamas, in October 2016. And in Puerto Rico – where both Zika and debt are concerns – luxury hotel development is a bright spot. The island welcomes its first all-inclusive resort in 2016 in the form of Dreams Puerto Rico Resort & Spa in Guánica, Porta Del Sol. The 250-room resort built by Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts hopes to spark future all-inclusive properties to the region. “We’re excited to enter a destination that has yet to discover the substantial benefits of the all-inclusive model,” Alex Zozaya, CEO of Apple Leisure Group, told Caribbean Journal. The Ritz-Carlton opened its second property on Puerto Rico in 2015. Located on eight acres of pristine beachfront property in Isla Verde, Ritz-Carlton San Juan puts guests moments from both the airport and the quaint cobblestone streets of Old San Juan. It’s not only large Caribbean islands that are attracting the wealthy. Tiny Anguilla - 15,000 strong - has its own luxury developments to boast about. Longstanding Viceroy Anguilla has been recently joined by CéBlue Villas and Beach Resort, Malliouhana Resort, and the Zemi Beach House, which opened in February 2016. Anguilla manages to provide exclusivity, beautiful new hotels, and a barefoot-casual atmosphere – an ideal combination in a country that relies so heavily on tourism, ranking seventh globally for Travel and Tourism’s total contribution to GDP. Of course, the Caribbean has seen waves of hotel building booms and bust in the past. But with interest in visiting the region rising around the world, the relative safety of the region in comparison to other global sun destinations, and a significant portion of the world’s wealthiest travelers planning to visit the area, the sun appears likely to shine on the region’s tourism industry for years to come. To learn more about destinations the wealthy are visiting in 2016, the brands favored by the top one percent, the activities and experiences that resonate with them and the distinct types of luxury travelers we’ve identified, you can purchase Resonance's 2016 U.S. Luxury Travel Report here.

Seaborne And JetBlue To Become Codeshare Partners Across The Caribbean

Seaborne Airlines and JetBlue Airways, the largest carrier in San Juan, have finalized terms to begin a codeshare marketing relationship, expanding upon the carriers' successful interline agreement in place since 2013. The codeshare will help facilitate improved connectivity between two of the top airlines in the Caribbean, subject to receipt of all regulatory approvals.

"We are excited to expand our partnership with JetBlue. Providing improved connectivity in our common hub of San Juan will add tremendous value to Caribbean residents, visitors, and businesses," said President and CEO of Seaborne Airlines Gary Foss. "We are honored that JetBlue, known for outstanding customer service, would recognize the same that Seaborne employees are providing throughout the Caribbean", Foss said.

Seaborne, the largest regional operator, and JetBlue, the number one carrier by flights and seats at San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, offer a combined 50 daily flights that connect 22 destinations. Seaborne will expand the JetBlue network to multiple new destinations, including Anguilla, Dominica, Guadalupe, Martinique, Nevis, St. Kitts, and Tortola. In addition, the Seaborne Airlines network will also provide JetBlue customers' access to an expanded presence throughout the United States Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic.

"Our codeshare agreement with Seaborne makes traveling to the Caribbean easier than ever, and that's the way a beach vacation or family visit should feel," said Scott Laurence, senior vice president airline planning, JetBlue. "Between JetBlue's leading position as San Juan's largest and most customer friendly airline, and Seaborne's extended local reach, this is a win-win partnership for customers and tourism."

"The Puerto Rico Tourism Company welcomes this new partnership that supports and strengthens our efforts to increase air access to the Island. This new codeshare marketing relationship between Jet Blue and Seaborne facilitates the entrance of more visitors and positively impacts the economic development in the Island", said Ingrid I. Rivera Rocafort, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.

Along with JetBlue, Seaborne operates as a codeshare partner of American Airlines and Air Europa of Spain. Seaborne offers interline connecting agreements with Delta Airlines and United Airlines as well. In aggregate, Seaborne and the carrier's partners offer non-stop service to 32 destinations in the Americas and Europe from San Juan. Seaborne's expanding network out of San Juan has helped solidify San Juan's position as the Caribbean's largest hub.

5 Eco Luxurious Hotels From The Leading Hotels Of The World

These luxury hotels and resorts around the world offer sustainable aspects that cater to the eco-conscious traveler including hydroponic farms, natural hot spring pools, and more.

CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World in Anguilla, creates globally-inspired menus maximizing local flavors and fresh ingredients from the Resort's comprehensive hydroponic farm, unique for a resort and the first of its kind in the Caribbean. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. The sustainable farming technique saves water through a recirculation system and drip irrigation (up to 60 to 80-percent compared to conventional outdoor farms); innovative technology recycles the drainage from the greenhouse to feed outdoor landscape plants. The 18,000 square-foot greenhouse on property was engineered to withstand winds up to 110 mph, and the crops can be grown all season, regardless of outside weather conditions. Hydroponic farm tours are available for guests to learn more about the farming technique.



Thanda Private Game Reserve: With a name that means “love” in isiZulu, Thanda Private Game Reserve, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, offers an authentically South African wildlife experience matched with sincere commitment to the Zulu culture and passionate conservation of the environment. Opened by the Zulu monarch, His Majesty King Zwelithini Goodwill kaBhekuzulu, the resort’s motto is “Proudly Conservationist. Uniquely Zulu. Incomparably Thanda.” Located in northern Zululand in KwaZulu Natal, Thanda is home to abundant wildlife, including Africa’s magnificent Big Five. Visitors spend their days on open-air game drives and bush walks; youngsters will love the Bucks & Bugs Club, designed to teach children about the natural world around them. Evenings are reserved for fine dining, enjoying wines from the well-stocked cellar, relaxing around the bonfire and star gazing. The luxurious accommodations range from the family-friendly and exclusive-use Villa iZulu to the ruggedly elegant and utterly romantic Thanda Tented Camp.



Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World in Costa Rica, is certified a carbon neutral company, environmentally friendly and sustainable. The resort's water is naturally heated by the Arenal Volcano, saving energy in heating water for guest use. While many hot springs resorts drill for underground wells and depend on pumps and mechanical systems to fill their pools, Tabacon's hot springs are completely natural with water flowing throughout the property, forming in-river pools, waterfalls and cascades.



Casa del Mar, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World in Santa Monica, CA, offers guests 100-percent organic spa treatments at its eco-friendly spa, Sea Wellness Spa (even the ceilings are made with recycled materials). For example, the H.Maloha Facial is an organic anti-aging facial from Hawaii targeting skin cells with natural bionutrient ingredients to restore skin's natural hydration and stimulate the production of new collagen. The facial will detoxify, purify and renew the skin for a more youthful complexion.



Nihiwatu joined The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. last month. The philanthropic alliance will provide the award-winning Indonesian resort access to The Leading Hotels of the World global network to further The Sumba Foundation efforts. Located on the island of Sumba in Eastern Indonesia, Nihiwatu was developed with the intent to protect and preserve the unique culture of the island and to enable local residents to support themselves and their families. Through The Sumba Foundation, all profits from the resort are fed into various community-based projects, including Access to Clean water, four malaria clinics and Malnutrition and School Lunch program. The resort also employs ninety percent of its staff from the nearby villages.

Travelore Tips: 10 Practical Resources To Help Travelers Get To St. Barths

AirStMaarten offers travelers 10 practical resources to help them get to St. Barths effortlessly. Management and staff at AirStMaarten expect it to be a busy season for travelers trying to get to St. Barths in December and January and therefore we would like to publish an overview of our services that will come in handy this high season for travelers looking to fly to St. Barths. We have compiled a list of 10 practical resources to make travel planning to St. Barths as effortlessly as possible. These are... #1. Commercial Flights You can book commercial flights to St. Barths online at www.airstmaarten.com. Or you can submit a reservation request with your inbound connection flight information online at www.airsxm.com and we will send you an offer that fits your itinerary. #2. Private Charters You can book private flights to St. Barths with us by submitting a reservation request with your inbound connection flight information online at www.airsxm.com and we will send you an offer for a private charter that will allow you to fly to St. Barths VIP style. #3. St. Barths by Air Comparison Site Visit www.stbarths-by-air.com for a list of the options how to get to St. Barths and the respective fares, rates and fees for our commercial flights, private charters, shared charters and VIP services. (Special rates are applicable this season.) #4. Shared Charters Schedule Visit www.sharedcharters.com for a list of the available shared charters to St. Barths this season. Remember, if you don't see anything scheduled to fit your itinerary, just simply submit a reservation request with your inbound connection flight information online at www.airsxm.com and we will schedule a shared charter for you so that you can fly to St. Barths with all the amenities and services of a private charter. #5. AirStMaarten VIP Services For a smooth and hassle-free transit through SXM Airport, you can book our VIP Meet, Greet, Escort, Immigration Clearance, Luggage Assist & Transfer Services at http://www.airsxm.com/vipservices. Our rates starts at $150 per couple. #6. AirStMaarten Private Jet Charters Before you can get to St. Barths, you need to get to down to the Caribbean first. You can do so by commercial flight, but you can also choose to fly by private jet as we are now offering our jetset clients the option to request a private jet quote via http://www.airsxm.com/private-jet-charters. We have partnered with several private jet operators to bring you down to St. Maarten, Anguilla or St. Kitts so that you can connect with our turboprop charter flights to St. Barths. This service will guarantee you a smooth and seamless connection to St. Barths. #7. Group Air Charters The group bookings we are getting are growing in number of passengers per group - 50 to 100 passengers - and for this we are required to source bigger aircrafts for our clients. You can read more about our Group Air Charter Services here. #8. Group Discounts To get the best fare possible for your group to St. Barths, even if they are flying in on different commercial airliners, you can benefit from our group discount service as we can group them and put them on our shared charters. Click here to read how you can get our group discount for your party. #9. Luggage Transfer Service To St. Barths For the extremely busy days before and after the holidays, we are organizing luggage transfers to St. Barths for late arrivals. Read more online here>>> #10. Helicopter Transfers To St. Barths Finally, you can also charter a helicopter through us to fly you to St. Barths. Here is the technical information such as the luggage capacity on the helicopter and for bookings, please submit a reservation request online at www.airsxm.com.

Historic Caribbean-Wide Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales Event Set to Launch With Over 20% Savings Off Virtually Every Hotel & Resort On Barbados, Antiqua, Trinidad, Tobago, St. Lucia, Anguilla, & Nicaragua.

 6 Caribbean nations make history by holding the largest, multi-island Black Friday Sales Event. With nearly 400 participating hotels and resorts, travel enthusiasts have never seen such wide cooperation among the Caribbean's top destinations.

From 12:01am on Black Friday to 11:59pm on Cyber Monday, travelers will save 20.15% off virtually every hotel

and resort on Barbados, Antigua, Trinidad, Tobago, St. Lucia, Anguilla and Nicaragua. The 20.15% discount is

 in honor of 2015 and is good for stays between January 5^th, 2015 and December 15^th, 2015 without any blackout dates.

"With such wide participation among the islands, every type of traveler can find their perfect 2015 vacation and

 know they're getting a huge discount," said Ashwin Kamlani, Founder & CEO of Regatta Travel Solutions. "It is

 exciting to see the major Caribbean destinations unite like this and offer travelers so many options at such a 

deep discount. The willingness and ability of the islands to come together in this manner and market themselves

 to the consumer as a region is the key to the future of the Caribbean as a premier tourism destination."

The Black Friday Sales Event is happening exclusively on each Island's official Hotel Association's website and

 begins the morning of Black Friday. Travelers will have until midnight on Cyber Monday to book.

To see availability, check rates and book use the following sites:

Bookings.BookBarbadosNow.com

Bookings.BookAntiguaNow.com

Bookings.BookStLuciaNow.com

Bookings.GoTrinidadandTobago.com

Bookings.VisitNicaragua.us

Bookings.BookAnguilla.com

About Regatta Travel Solutions Inc. Regatta Travel Solutions offers a patent-pending booking solution for hotels and attractions that incorporates

 booking capability never seen before in the industry. The system is widely used by independent hotels and

 hotel chains to increase direct booking volume. Regatta also provides a private label Online Travel Agency

 platform, used by DMOs (Destination Marketing Organizations) across the globe, as well as a sophisticated 

sports housing platform. Visit www.RegattaTravelSolutions.com for more details. Regatta Travel Solutions is a

 Premier Partner of DMAI.

5 Recommended Superyacht Honeymoon Destinations

 

Set sail with the one you love and experience memories that will last forever on board your own luxury superyacht charter. Imagine watching the sun rise and fall over the glittering ocean, sipping chilled Champagne on the sun deck, indulging in a personal massage and dining beneath the stars, feeling the sway of the tide beneath you. A honeymoon charter aboard a superyacht can offer the ultimate when it comes to tender romance and divine destinations. If you and your betrothed are looking to truly get away and discover paradise on earth, take a glimpse at these gorgeous honeymoon destinations to melt your heart.

Anguilla

Those dreaming of a Caribbean island escape without the crowds, the casinos and the cruise ships can find a breath of fresh air in authentic Anguilla. Charming villas litter the coastline, coral waters lap gently against white washed sands and everywhere you turn there is a mellow vibe to greet you. Days glisten endlessly on the horizon, and you can spend your hours together indulging in ultimate pampering sessions, relaxing with a grilled lobster and champagne picnic in a secluded cove or feeling the thrill of wakeboarding or jet skiing around the coast. A moonlit walk on the sands and listening to the sweet Caribbean sounds with a cocktail in hand is the ideal romantic end to another perfect day in paradise.

Exumas, Bahamas

Imagine walking hand in hand on silky white sands surrounded by tiffany blue waters backed by emerald green. Exumas in the beautiful Bahamas is a kaleidoscope of colors and a precious place to whisper sweet nothings beneath a flood of midnight stars. With world class resort accommodation, the chance to explore underwater caves, giggle at the local swimming pigs and hop on your superyacht adventure around the numerous cays and coves that grace this tropic of cancer gem, you will discover the true meaning of sheer delight.

Turks & Caicos

Charter your luxury superyacht into the heart of the Turk and Caicos for a honeymoon to sweep you off your feet. Sophisticated cottages dot the waterfront offering seclusion for candlelight dining; royal spa resorts will leave you refreshed and ready for the stream of activities on offer should you feel adventurous. From helicopter tours to scuba diving, bright coral reefs to deserted beaches, the Turks and Caicos are more than a honeymoon destination; it is an unforgettable adventure beyond the fringes of perfection.

Aegean Islands

Myth, magic and the sound of the sirens is alive and well on the gorgeous white and blue Aegean Islands. Mediterranean inspired honeymoons can deliver all of your dreams and more, and this makes it a first-class superyacht destination for newlyweds. Santorini is a must see spot with its hidden turquoise and gold coves, its glistening white wash buildings and its volcanic rich sands. Healing hot springs, shady olive groves and ancient ruins pepper the island of Lesbos and are a short sail away on your luxury superyacht. Mykonos will ignite the romance all over again with its twinkling harbor nights, blushing sky and vivid shades of nightlife.

Lipari Islands

Laced in history, evoking the sweet senses of Sicily and with world class swimming spots, the Lipari Islands are a decadent choice for a fabulous honeymoon destination on your superyacht charter. Dramatic carved cliffs, midnight blue waters and local dishes to tempt and delight will ensure romance on these lavish isles. Sink down into a soft, mineral rich mud bath, snorkel the rich rocky corals and sit beneath the shade of staggering volcanoes for a beautiful stay in the Aeolian Islands.

Contributed by Carl Sputh ,the Captain of MYStarfire.  www.aluxuryblog.com

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10 Best Caribbean Resorts For The 1%

If your idea of ultra-luxury includes lavish accommodations with room to spare for your private pilot, butlers who cater to your every whim, or a studio to record a jam session after you've tanned on a white sand beach, then here are 10 Caribbean hotels for you. They will impress even the most discerning traveler.

1. Musha Cay, Bahamas  

If your desktop screensaver is a Caribbean version of Fantasy Island, then Musha Cay, owned by illusionist David Copperfield, is your escape come true. With over 500 acres and 25 sugary white sand beaches trimmed by tropical fauna, the Islands of Copperfield Bay in the Bahamas accommodate just 24 guests in five spectacular beach houses. Each is brimming with rich mahogany furnishings, wraparound decks, exotic antiques, and a private beach. After you sample the array of water activities, relax while your personal chef prepares the catch of the day pulled straight from the sea. You'll feel as if you've vanished into a dream.

2. Jade Mountain, St. Lucia  

This architectural marvel by owner/designer Nick Troubetzkoy is so mesmerizing that you might retreat to your private sanctuary and not be seen for days. Complete with an iridescent tiled infinity pool and four-poster bed draped in billowing mosquito netting, Jade Mountain's rooms, built into the mountainside, have no fourth wall so you can gaze out at picture-perfect views of the twin peaks of St. Lucia's Pitons. While your major domo butler anticipates every need, you'll be tempted to leave your sanctuary for a private dinner on the Celestial Terrace featuring Jade Mountain Club's mouthwatering organic cuisine.

3. Necker Island, British Virgin Islands 

Richard Branson's home and 74-acre private island paradise, Necker Island, will make you feel like you've jetted off to Bali instead of the British Virgin Islands. If you don't have 30 of your nearest and dearest to rent the entire island, you can still indulge at the resort's newly rebuilt al fresco-style villa, the Great House, or one of the six Bali Houses during select Celebration Weeks. After you've spent the day snorkeling on the colorful coral reefs directly offshore, head to the spa for a pampering massage by one of the on-call spa therapists. Gourmet meals, flowing champagne and breathtaking sunsets included.

4. Amanyara, Turks and Caicos  

Literally meaning "Peace Place" in Sanskrit, this visually stunning Balinese style resortis the ultimate Turks and Caicos haven. Ultra-sleek guest pavilions and villas are tucked along the turquoise shore where you can escape for romantic seclusion before venturing out for some of the Caribbean's best snorkeling and diving. VIPs find sanctuary in the sprawling five-bedroom Villa with its own private white sand beach and reflection pond to mirror all that lavishness.

5. Calivigny Island, Grenada  

When money is no object and you want total beach solitude, Calivigny Island, a private island off the coast of Grenada in the southern Caribbean is your sanctuary. It's the ultimate escape spread over 80 acres with two Balinese and French Colonial style residences and three luxury cottages for up to 50 guests. With a host of private chefs and a fleet of private boats and yachts at your disposal, it's over-the-top extravagant in every last detail.

6. Viceroy, Anguilla  

Contemporary meets Caribbean chic at this stylish resort set along Anguilla's Barnes and Meads Bay. Expansive villas and residences are luxuriantly decorated by celebrated interior designer Kelly Wearstler, complete with gourmet kitchens, spa pools, and outdoor showers. With such lavishness, you'll want to bring your entire entourage — including your nanny and pilot. At the Sunset Lounge, the chic set dip into sushi and creative cocktails while taking in the jaw-dropping sunsets. Hide away in the two-story 8,000-square-foot oceanfront spa for a Blue Tranquility massage that will leave you in an altered state.

7. Eden Rock, St. Barts  

Where do you go when extravagant just isn't enough? Check yourself into one ofEden Rock - St Barths' ultra-luxe villas such as Villa Rockstar complete with four sumptuous suites, two cottages for teenagers or staff, a sexy whisky bar, private pool and a recording studio and screening room complete with a vintage sound board used by John Lennon himself. Private butlers will ensure you and your 12 guests feel like rock stars while chefs cook up gourmet cuisine in the Italian-designed kitchen. It's the ultimate beach house within a resort.

8. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Puerto Rico 

Laurance S. Rockefeller fell in love with this exclusive enclave many decades ago and today, the stylish set flocks to the sands of Dorado Beach to luxuriate in the Ritz-Carlton's new ultra-luxury eco-chic resort. With contemporary oceanfront villas and residences with private plunge pools just steps from the beach, you'll pass the hours drinking mojitos and watching the palm trees sway. It's a haven for foodies who can indulge in Spanish and Puerto Rican fare, spa mavens who want to get pampered on tree house massage platforms, and golf aficionados seeking the perfect round.

9. Sandy Lane, Barbados  

Popular with UK celebs and trendy international jet-setters, Sandy Lane is the ultimate beach and golf getaway for those who want luxury with endless Barbadian charm. Tropically styled suites and villas offer enough space you'll feel like it's your second (or maybe even third) home. Sandy Lane's three golf courses draw golf enthusiasts, highlighted by The Green Monkey, its crown jewel. This undulating course built into an old limestone quarry offers show-stopping views and an experience any golfer will appreciate. Late at night, head to the Monkey Bar for one of the bartender's award-winning cocktails. You can recover the next day at the beach on one of the eye-catching pink lounge chairs shaded by umbrellas.

10. Cotton House, Mustique, Grenadines  Contributed 

With its laid-back, old-money feel, this sugar mill turned rustic-luxury resort on Mustique has been a celebrity playground for decades. Cotton House is the only boutique hotel and spa on this tiny piece of paradise in the Grenadines, and high-profile types retreat to the hilltop Residence — a presidential suite with private pool and butler services. At the island's weekly cocktail party, hosted in the hotel's Great Room, you might find yourself hobnobbing with members of the British royal family, rock legends or famous fashion designers. Celebs also hide away in some of the island's many gorgeous villas available for rent.

Contributed byTiffany Dowd, luxury hotel expert and founder/president of Luxe Social Media for www.usatoday.com

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