The Bahamas is having a moment. Granted, the 700-island country – with its clear blue waters, fruitful fishing and welcoming culture – has never been out of style, but when it came to yachting, the conventional wisdom was it was a winter destination for smaller, shallow draft vessels. Not anymore. “I would say within the past four years, the change in the yachting industry there is dramatic like you cannot believe,” says Peter Vazquez, an American who’s been entrenched in Bahamas yachting since 2003, and prior to that in the aviation field. He and his wife and business partner, Kim, both capta ..read more

It’s always fun to meet celebrities but you can’t help but wonder: Is he going to be cool or is he going to be a jerk? Well, I am happy to tell you that the guy who rules any HGTV viewer’s heart is very, very cool. And an accomplished, wonderful-to-fly-with pilot In fact, Bryan Baeumler may have taken me on one of my most favorite general aviation flights ever, and that’s saying a lot for someone who has flown GA around the world for more than 25 years. OK, so you’re asking, who is Bryan Baeumler? Those of us who are HGTV devotees will forgive you. If you live in Toronto, you might not be so e ..read more

Escape to the secluded South Andros Island in the Bahamas and discover a destination reminiscent of the Greek Islands. On this tranquil island, Aptly nicknamed “The Sleeping Giant,” Caerula Mar Club offers the perfect destination for pure relaxation. South Andros is one of the largest islands in the Bahamas, with slightly over 2,000 residents. An hour-long flight from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, with its own international customs, makes getting there a breeze. Once there, guests can enjoy an uncrowded paradise with the world’s third-largest barrier reef, mystical blue-hole ocean caves ..read more

Scattered across endless miles of Pantone-blue water, the Bahamas is a jewel box of islands that are equally as impressive from space. Home to natant pigs, a showstopping barrier reef, rose-hued beaches and countless blue holes, this tropical playground is one of the planet’s most attractive corners. There are simply too many gorgeous stretches of sand here to see in one lifetime, but luckily, repeat visits are easy to plan. The best resorts in the Bahamas are as legendary as they are lavish, offering everything from swim-up suites to overwater spas and yoga classes alongside flamingos. Make y ..read more

UP AND AWAY Traveling off the beaten path requires some expert assistance to make everything seamless. In the case of Congo Town, there are daily flights on Makers Air out of the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, but if you want to fly on your own schedule (and in luxury ), Ascend via Makers Air is the better choice. The Ascend charter team handles every detail while you relax at a posh lounge before departure on your private aircraft, so vacation starts before you leave the ground. (charter flightsflorida.com ) -D.N Read the full article here ..read more

UP AND AWAY Traveling off the beaten path requires some expert assistance to make everything seamless. In the case of Congo Town, there are daily flights on Makers Air out of the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, but if you want to fly on your own schedule (and in luxury ), Ascend via Makers Air is the better choice. The Ascend charter team handles every detail while you relax at a posh lounge before departure on your private aircraft, so vacation starts before you leave the ground. (charter flightsflorida.com ) -D.N Read the full article here ..read more

UP AND AWAY Traveling off the beaten path requires some expert assistance to make everything seamless. In the case of Congo Town, there are daily flights on Makers Air out of the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, but if you want to fly on your own schedule (and in luxury ), Ascend via Makers Air is the better choice. The Ascend charter team handles every detail while you relax at a posh lounge before departure on your private aircraft, so vacation starts before you leave the ground. (charter flightsflorida.com ) -D.N Inspired Reinvention After landing on the dusty airstrip at Congo Town and d ..read more

In 2017, Canadian design duo Bryan and Sarah Baeumler were visiting secluded South Andros Island in the Bahamas when they discovered an abandoned resort dating from the 1960s. They decided to purchase it on the spot and transform into South Andros’ first-ever luxury retreat, the Caerula Mar Club. With the reconstruction hampered by both hurricanes and the pandemic, it took three years for the Baeumlers to open Caerula Mar Club. The painstaking process was documented for an HGTV show called Renovation Island. And now Caerula Mar, South Andros’ first new hotel in nearly two decades an ..read more

Go From Page to Reality at These 4 Iconic Literary Destinations By Mary Melnick May 19, 2023 “For Lovers of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea For fans of the classic science fiction adventure novel by French writer Jules Verne, pack your bags and get ready to explore the Bahamas. Caerula Mar Club, located on the secluded South Andros Island, feels worlds (and leagues) away, allowing travelers to embark on an ocean escape. Adventure lovers can explore Andros Reef, the third-largest reef in the world. Guests can also enjoy the purest diving experience in the Bahamas with dives suitable for a ..read more

39 Wedding Decoration Ideas You Can Make Yourself DIY your way to happily ever after By Amelia Mularz Use natural elements For a beach wedding, use tropical leaves as place cards. Monstera, fiddle-leaf fig, and philodendron leaves all provide plenty of real estate for writing names. Consider leaves in autumnal shades for a fall wedding, or pine cones as place card holders for a winter wedding. Read the full article here ..read more