The third edition of the St. Barth Gourmet Festival will take place November 3-6, 2016.

Once again, St. Barth Properties is offering an exclusive gourmet package to guests seeking out a taste of the island’s flavors during the festival.

Travelers who book a week at one of the following villas will also secure a reservation at one of the four-course Gourmet Festival dining events.

Villa Aurore

Villa Aurore, set upon the hillside of St. Barth, treats guests to sweeping views of the sea.

With five bedrooms and five a half baths, the villa lends itself to a family or group of friends traveling together.

Another option for larger groups is Villa Eternity.

This five bedroom, five bathroom villa is part of the Grand Cru Collection offering additional amenities such as morning delivery of coffee, fresh fruit and French pastries and evening turndown service

Villa Matajagui is ideal for guests seeking an athletic getaway, offering a heated pool, air-conditioned gym and stationary bike.

The two bedroom villa is located in the hillside of Flamands, in close proximity to both the sea and mountain.

With a spacious outdoor living areas, Villa Utopic makes a perfect place to hold an event.

Villa Utopic

The three bedroom villa is also ideal for art lovers, who will enjoy pieces by photographer Désirée Dolron.

Another three bedroom option is Villa Curiosité, located in Lurin.

The villa is ideal for relaxation and enjoying sunset in the pool.

Travelers planning to stay at one of the other villas in St. Barth Properties’ portfolio can ask their travel concierge about making a reservation at one of the Gourmet Festival meals.

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They’re the perfect marriage of romance and convenience, and they’re the Best All-Inclusive Vacations. So if you need to get away with your sweetie, this is what it’s all about – finding the perfect places just for you and yours. With perks including private plunge pools and deserted beaches made for sunset strolls as well as the added the comfort of know-before-you-go pricing, these romantic all-inclusives give couples the opportunity to concentrate on what’s really important: each other.

Palm Island Resort What could be more romantic than your own sun-drenched Grenadine fringed with talcum sand and famously studded with more than 1,000 palm trees? We’ll let you know if we ever return from this private-island resort that’s just about the perfect All-Inclusive Vacation.

Couples Swept Away We love the beachy boho vibe at this relaxed Negril all-inc, where active twosomes have plenty of workout options in Jamaica’s largest resort fitness complex, while lazy lovers can relax sunny-side up the island’s celebrated seven-mile stretch.

Sandals Barbados Some say that stunning Dover Beach is the star of this swanky resort. But with butler service, private balcony tubs, and 11 restaurants where you can dine a deux, there’s no doubt who the stars of this St. Lawrence Gap standout really are.

Hermitage Bay We can’t think of a better place to renew your relationship than this off-the-beaten-path Antigua cloister, where hillside suites offer privacy, primo views and private plunge pools, and a tranquil, intimate vibe prevails.

El Dorado Maroma If you’d rather skip the forced frivolity of beach volleyball and drinking games, this laidback Mexican roost between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, where a peaceful atmosphere trumps poolside pandemonium, is the perfect choice.

Beloved Playa Mujeres After you’ve sunned on the beach; relaxed in the superb spa; and sipped fruity cocktails at one of the three pools at this Mexican boutique, take advantage of the complimentary phone calls to show off to friends back home in the U.S. or Canada.

Sandals LaSource Grenada In many ways, Sandals reinvented All-Inclusive Vacations, particularly for couples. And their Grenada property is a showstopper. And can you have a bad time at a resort on a shore with a name as delightful as Pink Gin Beach? We don’t think so. And neither do thousands of others, who praise this Grenada playground’s butler service, 10 restaurants and romance-ready fire-pits, perfect for sunset snuggling.

Zoetry Paraiso De La Bonita Romance and wellness meet at this beachfront boutique in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, which delivers a raft of extraordinary all-inclusive perks. Our favorites: a bottle of tequila on arrival, daily champagne service, and a sunset cruise – all of which set the mood for love.

Galley Bay Resort & Spa If a low-key and laidback escape is your speed, (slowly!) make your way to this Antigua beachfront, where an almost mile-long beach fronts a 40-acre tropical garden. The distinctive Gauguin suites, tucked amid the lush foliage, offer sweet seclusion.

Tiamo There are just 10 rooms and cottages at this South Andros outpost that’s accessible only by boat or seaplane, so you’ll only have to share it with a handful of other lucky lovers, who spend their days lazing by the beachfront infinity pool or bonefishing, paddleboarding or snorkeling in the turquoise waters for which the Bahamas is rightfully famous. In other words, it’s the perfect kind of all-inclusive vacation.

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The Comfort Suites Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas has named a new general manager, the property announced.

Jermaine Wright has been appointed to the role, joined by Shantillya Sands as the hotel’s new assistant general manager.

Wright comes to the hotel after serving for 15 years at Nassau’s historic British Colonial Hilton hotel.

Sands had been serving at the hotel since 2011 as sales manager.

“The appointments of these outstanding professionals will be instrumental in helping to position Comfort Suites Paradise Island as the premier option for discerning, value-conscious travelers visiting our destination,” said William Naughton, owner and managing partner of the property.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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