Top Caribbean Travel Destinations for 2014

Hotel Esencia

The Caribbean region continues to be the number one destination for international travelers and 2014 looks like the area will remain the world’s most popular hot spot.

For 2012, over one billion international tourists vacationed in the Caribbean region and took the top place in world travel. To date for 2013, it looks like the Caribbean will have another banner as traffic is surpassing that of 2012.

We wanted to share with you several picks for the Caribbean region’s top travel destinations for 2014.

Honduras and the Birding Boom:
Honduras is truly a natural paradise and is becoming more popular as awareness grows. The Central America country is already a popular eco-destination. James Adams is the head naturalist, at The Lodge at Pico Bonito and has declared Honduras as the ‘toucan capital of the world.’

Birding is a popular activity around the world. For example, in the U.S. it’s the 15th most popular and the fastest growing outdoor recreational activity. Birders love to travel so Honduras makes the ideal destination for these birding enthusiasts.

The Lodge at Pico Bonito offers its hotel guests access to a multi-story canopy observation tower plus naturalist guides who can lead birding hikes to spot over 400 species of birds that have previously been seen on the nature lodge site.

Hotel Esencia:
Mexico is still another popular tourist destination, although the drug wars over the last several years has tarnished the country’s travel industry. In 2012, over 20 million U.S. tourists visited Mexico and greater than 20% of those travelers visiting the scenic Riviera Maya region on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.

At one time, Hotel Esencia was the private retreat of an Italian Duchess and has become the area’s top boutique hotel. The resort property offers guests the Riviera Maya’s first world-class organic spa – featuring a wide variety of new healing spa rituals, incredible regionally inspired gourmet cuisine plus 29 luxuriously outfitted rooms and suites.

Be sure to explore several of Mexico’s amazing archaeological sites with nearby trips to Tulum, Chichen Itza, Uxmal and many more.

Samana Peninsula:
An undiscovered hideaway that awaits you, the Samana Peninsula provide stunning beaches to relax and enjoy the Caribbean weather.

You will find the Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences in the community of Las Terrenas. the Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences is a luxury 20-room boutique resort that offers guests six miles of private beachfront. It’s also the area’s top luxury hotel.

Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo:
The Dominican Republic is another Caribbean gem that must be seen. As the oldest city in the new world, the colonial city of Santo Domingo increases in popularity. Santo Domingo is proud to be home to the first church in the Americas, and offers visitors to see experience numerous museums, fine dining restaurants and non-stop nightlife.

The first luxury hotel, Las Casas del XVI, is scheduled to open later this year in November. Hotel guest of Las Casas del XVI will have access to nine rooms and suites in the recently renovated houses that date back to the sixteenth century. The hotel is also perfectly situated as it’s within walking distance to many local area attractions.

If you need help in booking a reservation for a memorable Caribbean vacation, please contact one of our travel concierge specialists at The Life of Luxury.




House of Sillage Private Collection Travel Spray

House of Sillage is a luxury haute parfumerie company located in sunny California, and is planning to debut its Limited Edition Private Collection Luxury Travel Perfume Spray this fall at curated fragrance and luxury lifestyle trade shows.

House of Sillage develops extraordinary fragrances that are rivaled only by their stunning and highly sought after bottle-art designs.

The artfully-designed piece resembles an emerald-green gecko climbing a beautiful exotic flower was inspired by during a hot tropical night on a remote island in the South Pacific.

The first and only one of ten made-to-order House of Sillage Private Collection Travel Spray features a glorious gecko, adorned with stunning bezel-set center and round Colombian green emeralds (more than two carats), climbing a leafy vine embellished with round brilliant-cut colorless diamonds (more than four carats).

The fragrance bottle contains a total of 665 gemstones on the piece, all handset on an 18K yellow gold cylinder. It’s a truly amazing design which took several months to create. It is priced at $118,000 retail.

The Limited Edition Gold Travel Spray from House of Sillage holds 7.5ml and comes with one of each of the brand’s six different fragrances along with the Certificate of Authenticity, packaged in a gorgeous Birdseye Maple lacquered gift box.

House of Sillage Founder Nicole Mather was quoted, “Our exciting new one-off statement piece is truly the essence of our passion for haute parfumerie created from the inside out. Tt’s an elegant addition to the House of Sillage line and represents a synthesis of artistry and craft, tradition and innovation.”

All of the company’s scents are produced in France by a team of professional noses, artists and designers, and distributes its fragrance products in over 25 countries.

We have access to the best luxury fragrances and perfumes.  Please contact The Life of Luxury for the best beauty products in the world.




Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Gears Up for the Upcoming Ski Season

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is the leading four-season mountain resort in California and is proudly celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

With 1.3 million annual skier visits, Mammoth Mountain is the third most frequented ski resort in the entire United States. The popular ski resort attract skiers and snowboarders from all across California as well as from across the U.S. plus many countries from around the world.

Mammoth is undergoing a variety of enhancements as it prepares for the upcoming 2013/2014 ski season. One example is the popular Mammoth Mountain Inn is undergoing a $700,000 renovation that will enhance the hotel guest experience.

The resort’s enhancements will offer customers more fun on the slopes thanks to the re-opening of June Mountain, new air service routes from the biggest California cities, a Sochi Olympic Games training ground, enhanced experiences for visiting families at the Unbound Playgrounds and Adventure Zones, in addition to new culinary experiences that will make foodies very happy.

Mammoth Mountain is proud to have been named an Official Training Ground for U.S. Freeskiing and U.S. Snowboarding, by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. It will be a great chance to see the top U.S. skiers and snowboarders prepare for the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games early next year in Russia.

In addition, the 2014 Olympic Snowboarding Team for halfpipe and the new slopestyle Olympic event will be announced at Mammoth during the final Sprint U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix Jan 18-19, 2014.

June Mountain is Mammoth Mountain’s neighboring resort and is scheduled to re-open in mid-December with full operations. June Mountain hopes ot attract both skiers and snowboarders by offering an experience for all levels of abilities. The resort is idelaly suited for both families and entry-level skiers and snowboarders.

For those who enjoy a fine dining experience, try CAMPO and celebrated chef Mark Estee. The restaurant, located in The Village at Mammoth was just named one of Esquire’s best new restaurants in the United States. In addition, Lakefront Restaurant is a delightful lakeside restaurant and introduced a new chef, seasonal menu, and organic produce.

Families can enjoy both Unbound Playgrounds and Adventure Zones, which provide a comfortable introduction to snow terrain parks for beginners and children.

New this season are the arrival of Big Bird and the Cookie Monster who will reside in The Playground section of the park. The park will offer a Sesame Street West theme this winter, which make sit the perfect place for children to kids to discover the winter sport.

If you are interesting in booking your winter ski trip to Mammoth Mountain, California – please contact one of our travel concierge specialists who can help arrange your stay.




Cruise the Mighty Mississippi River on the American Queen Steamboat

Combining modern amenities with authentic Victorian opulence as you traverse the Mississippi River, the American Queen Steamboat Company operates the largest steamboat ever built and certainly the most luxurious – the American Queen.

The American Queen from the American Queen Steamboat Company © is the largest paddlewheel boat offering overnight accommodations across the heartland of the United States.

From the works of famous author Mark Twain, to Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner, the romantic imagery of the Mississippi River and the mighty steamboats that once traversed her flowing waters have become an ingrained part of how we view the mighty river.

Today, this imagery of the Mississippi River is all but gone, with the exception of a few ships that fall more into the category of floating museums than truly, operational luxury cruisers.

Undeniably grand
Recently rescued from retirement by The Great American Steamboat Co. to the tune of around 15 million dollars, the American Queen has now seen a further six million dollars invested for restoration and renovation costs. Trumpeted as “the only authentic overnight paddlewheel steamboat in America”, certain is that the American Queen is unquestionably the largest and grandest steamboat in operation today.

Old-world aesthetic and entertainment
Styled like an antebellum era Victorian mansion, the luxurious American Queen dazzles with the luxurious interior design, and period correct furniture and antiques that glorified the famous steamers that inspired her creation. A wide variety of themed tours are available ranging from blues BBQ adventures to a trip that follows in the footsteps of Elvis Presley as he made his way through Ohio and Tennessee. Traditional showboat entertainment is paired with big band music and swing dancing in the two-deck tall Grand Saloon, and onshore excursions throughout your trip give guests the opportunity to experience the culture, cuisine and history surrounding the Mississippi river like they’ve never seen before.

Accommodations
Despite the American Queen’s elegant upper-class decoration and atmosphere, the dress code onboard requires only elegant-casual attire. In true Victorian fashion, the most exclusive and luxurious suites feature an attached veranda from which to enjoy a tea or cocktail while soaking in the panoramic river view. Antique fittings and furniture complete the ambiance of nostalgic old-world luxury offering guests an experience that’s tough to top.

For additional information about the American Queen and their themed steamboat trips down the mighty Mississippi River, please contact a luxury travel concierge member at The Life of Luxury.




Amazing Royal Wedding Packages At Two Luxury Villas

Imagine your perfect wedding at a tropical location. Well, Real Resorts would like to help make your special day – a Royal Wedding to remember forever.

Two luxury villas exclusive properties available are the private Pure Serenity Luxury Villa at the gated Pok Ta Pok Golf Course Community in Cancun – Mexico, as well as the Luxury Dream Villa at Isla Mujeres.

You have your choice of two different Royal wedding packages to choose from at each luxury villa. They each come complete with Real Resorts’ signature Royal service from the heart, and a fairytale setting for a boutique wedding celebration.

The Pure Serenity Luxury Villa is off the beaten path in the exclusive Pok Ta Pok community of Cancun, but still in the middle of the city’s Hotel Zone.

This incredible, six-bedroom villa comprises 15,000 square foot. The home’s patios provide full-view views of the turquoise Caribbean ocean plus you can enjoy 180 feet of secluded waterfront. The villa grounds, one-and-a-quarter acres in size, also includes gardens and paths.

Get pampered and unwind, try one of the indoor and outdoor pools with spas, steam bath, sauna, cold plunge pool, indoor gymnasium and 1/2 court basketball area. The Pure Serenity Luxury Villa is also staffed with housekeepers, cooks, butlers and groceries to stock your refrigerator. If needed, additional wait staff is available.

The stunning Dream Villa is contemporary, elegant and spacious, and can be found in a quiet area on the western shore of Isla Mujeres. There you can enjoy the amazing views of the iconic Mexican Caribbean and the Bay, which lies between the Island and Cancun.

Isla Mujeres is a small beautiful island that’s just a half mile wide by five miles long. You can explore beautiful beaches on each side of the island. The island is only eight miles from Cancun, across the Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women).

The Dream Villa features four, spacious oceanfront bedroom suites that come luxuriously furnished and features a large terrace. The Guest Suite can accommodate up to 10 of your closest guests. You’ll find a gorgeous master bedroom that truly is a luxury penthouse with a panoramic ocean view. There’s also a private patio, its own steam bath, in addition to a soothing rain shower in its spa style bathroom.

The villa is staffed with a butler and housekeepers. The personal chef will work with each guest to provide a custom meal menu each day.

The Royal Wedding packages include a three night stay and up to 30 guests can attend the wedding ceremony and reception. The luxury wedding celebration package also features a wedding cake, flowers, and two one-hour cocktail receptions with hors d’eouvres. The spoiled wedding couple can enjoy a couples’ massage, a rose petal strewn bed with aromatherapy candles, and a romantic moonlight beach dinner.

The Pure Serenity Luxury Villa Wedding and the Dream Villa Wedding packages are both priced from $14,900 USD (all inclusive). Already have wedding plans but need a special place to enjoy your honeymoon? No problem. The two villas make for the ultimate honeymoon. You can choose from several Honeymoon experiences that are priced from only $7,000 USD (all inclusive).

If interested in learning more or making that dream Royal Wedding package at either Pure Serenity Luxury Villa or Dream Villa, please contact one of our travel concierge specialists who can help arrange your special occasion.




Sheraton Macao Hotel – Discover “Asia’s Las Vegas”

The ultra-luxury Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central is proud to be the largest property in Starwood’s worldwide portfolio of properties, as well as the largest Sheraton in the world.

The impressive Sheraton Macao offers its pampered hotel guests a staggering 3,896 stylish guest rooms plus 160,000 square feet of meeting space, which makes it ideal for both private functions and business meetings.

Macau has seen explosive growth and has become a hugely popular gambling destination. Macau has rightfully been dubbed “Asia’s Las Vegas.”

The luxury Sheraton Macao Hotel is situated in the heart of Macau, thus providing easy access to dozens of top restaurants, high-end shopping, theatres, local attractions, in addition to numerous casinos that are found along the Cotai Strip.

The Sheraton Macao offers an endless amount of luxury amenities to match even the most discerning customer. This full-service hotel has it all. There are numerous activities and many hours of entertainment available to hotel guests.

But if you’re looking for a luxury hotel that can also be a place to relax and unwind, the Sheraton Macao Hotel delivers as well by providing both leisure and business travelers a place to get away from the stress of the world. The luxury hotel offers up three gorgeous swimming pools and Shine Spa where you can enjoy a relaxing spa treatment that is inspired by the Chinese Zodiac and combines the balancing principles of Feng Shui.

Macau has become an emerging business and leisure destination, and the luxurious Sheraton Macao Hotel has been a key component in helping reinvent bustling Macau.

We wanted to present a listing of some of the many luxury amenities available to guests at the Sheraton Macao Hotel:
* 3,896 guest rooms and suites & world’s largest Sheraton Club with exclusive services and amenities for club members
* Three outdoor swimming pools with poolside lounges and cafes
* The largest spa in Asia Pacific, Shine Spa for Sheraton (18,000 sq. ft.) & state of the art fitness center
* Three world-class culinary experiences, including Asian hotspot, Italian trattoria, and all-day dining restaurant with open kitchen
* The Palms Lounge, the perfect gathering spot for quiet morning coffee or evening cocktails with friends or business associates
* 160,000 sq. ft. of meeting space to accommodate both large-scale meetings, events, and retreats as well as intimate board meetings and cocktail receptions
* 24-hour in-room dining & concierge services
* Special amenities for large groups include specially designed hotel entry, barcodes to easily identify incoming buses, luggage conveyor belts to safely and quickly deliver bags to the bell desks; and pre-issued luggage tags with room numbers. Express Check-In can process even the largest groups, distributing keys to guests in just 30-45 seconds!
* Sheraton Kids Program and unique child friendly activities – movie night by the pool, special check-in, and more
* Business center with multilingual associates, wireless high-speed Internet, and currency exchange
* Complimentary shuttle service
* Easy access to Macau – guests can fly direct from LAX on EVA Airways or fly to Hong Kong and take a short 45 minute ferry ride to Macau.

Hotel rates for a Deluxe Room begin at only $178 per night.

Please contact The Life of Luxury to book your travel reservation and help with your visit to Macau and stay at the incredible Sheraton Macao Hotel.




Lamborghini a Big Hit at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Car Show

Another successful Pebble Beach Automotive Week just wrapped in California. For those in attendance at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance car show got to see two iconic luxury cars from Lamborghini – their first-ever prototype car and their latest car model.

Automobili Lamborghini was first founded back in 1963 and headquartered in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy. At that location, the luxury car brand manufactures some of the world’s most sought-after super sports cars in the world.

Lamborghini is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in a big way at Pebble Beach Automotive Week. The luxury carmaker will be displaying a rare U.S. appearance of its 1963 350 GTV in addition to the new 2013 Veneno show car which is making its American debut.

The 1963 350 GTV luxury car is first-ever prototype from Lamborghini, so car show attendees had a special treat by being able to view it up close and personal.

Stephan Winkelmann, who is the President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.was quoted, “Lamborghini’s presence at Pebble Beach will be the pinnacle of the brand’s 50th anniversary celebrations in North America. We’re celebrating 100 years of innovation in half the time – what better way than by showing the first Lamborghini ever built alongside our latest racing prototype and road-going super sports car – the Veneno.”

The ‘one-off’ 2013 Veneno show car offers 750-horsepower and sells for about $4 Million. It was first viewed at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering on Friday night.

The Veneno then joined the 350 GTV, which first made its world debut at the Turin Motor Show in 1963, in an exclusive display at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance car show on Sunday.

Friday night, Lamborghini hosted a display and exclusive executive retrospective presentation at Concorso Italiano. On Saturday, the general public also was able to see the two luxury cars during a Concorso Italiano-hosted parade that wound its way through downtown Monterey and historic Cannery Row.

Lamborghini continues to marked major milestones in the history of luxury super sports cars. In 2011 was the introduction of the best-in-class Aventador LP 700-4 and this year’s presentation of the SUV concept car Urus at the Beijing Auto Show,

Three lucky clients from around the world will begin receiving delivery of their Veneno production cars later this year.

If you are an avid luxury car lover and would like to make plans to attend one the luxury car shows from around the world, please contact The Life of Luxury and we can help arrange your trip.




Experience Fall Foliage in Maine at the Inn by the Sea

The beautiful Inn by the Sea is located on a mile of sandy beach, and found just seven miles south of Portland, Maine’s chic little port city. The inn overlooks beautiful mile-long Crescent Beach, providing incredible seaside and fall foliage views that can last a lifetime.

Hotel guests can enjoy a relaxed but elegant Maine coast experience in 61 luxuriously appointed one and two bedroom suites. The Inn also now offers its newest line of Ocean View Beach Suites that became available last summer.

In addition to being a great place to experience the annual New England fall foliage display, the Inn by the Sea has earned another distinction by becoming one of the first luxury hotels in the state of Maine to welcome both dogs and their owners.

Not only their owners will be treated well by staying here, but pampered pooches can now rejoice too! They will love that Maine’s most dog-friendly inn offers pets complimentary accommodations, water bowls, cozy blankets, beach towels plus signature treats at night’s turndown.

The list of pet amenities doesn’t end there. The Inn can also provide grooming services and pet massages, gourmet pet menus, dog walking and day care, with a comprehensive variety of nearby walking trails, dog friendly beaches and free-range parks.

The Inn by the Sea has introduced its “INNcredible Pets” package that includes:
* Two nights in a single bedroom suite accommodation
* Inn by the Sea dog bowl
* Personalized L.L. Bean dog bed
* One 30 minute in-room doggie massage
* Nightly entrée selection from the Inn’s gourmet pet menu
* Nightly pet turndown service including locally made seasonal dog treat
* Package Rates start at $993.70
Enjoy the beauty of Maine this fall and take in the popular changing of leaves nature show. The “INNcredible Pets” package is available between September 2 and October 31, 2013.

The Inn by the sea also been recognized with numerous travel industry awards, including being selected as one of Travel + Leisure’s 2012 World’s Best 500 Hotels.

Maine is an incredible destination anytime of the year but don’t miss the amazing colors of fall foliage. The dazzling colors will leave a lasting impression.

To visit coastal Maine this autumn, experience the incredible fall foliage and book a stay at the Inn by the Sea, please contact The Life of Luxury to make your reservations.




Time To Celebrate National Rum Day with Zacapa

Today is National Rum Day so be sure to enjoy the great taste of rum in your favorite cocktail. Zacapa Rum makes the perfect base in popular, classic drinks including a Manhattan or Negroni.

As summer begins to wind down, there’s no better way to celebrate than with the quintessential spirit of the season.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a casual drinker or a rum spirit aficionado, Zacapa Rum makes ever cocktail taste great! The spirit’s rich flavors result in a smooth finish.

If cocktails aren’t your thing this National Rum Day, Zacapa can also be enjoyed neat or on the rocks similar to a fine scotch or bourbon.

Below are two cocktail recipes for Zacapa Negroni and Zacapa Manhattan that use Zacapa Rum instead of gin or whiskey.

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Zacapa Rum Negroni

Ingredients:
1 ounce Zacapa Rum 23
2/3 ounce Sweet Vermouth
1/3 ounce Bitter Italian Aperitif
1/3 ounce Semi-Bitter Italian Aperitif
Grapefruit Twist for Garnish

Preparation:

1. Combine Zacapa Rum 23, sweet vermouth, bitter Italian aperitif and semi-bitter Italian aperitif in a mixing glass filled with ice and stir well.
2. Strain contents into a coupe glass.
3. Garnish with grapefruit twist.

Ideal Serving Glass:
Coupe Glass

Yield:
1 drink, no drink contains more than 0.6 fluid ounces of alcohol

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Zacapa Rum Manhattan

Ingredients:
1 ounce Zacapa Rum 23
1/4 ounce Italian Sweet Vermouth
1/4 ounce French Sweet Vermouth
2 dashes Aromatic Bitters
Brandy-Infused Maraschino Cherries for Garnish

Preparation:

1. Combine Zacapa Rum 23, Italian sweet vermouth, French sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice and stir well.
2. Strain contents into a coupe glass.
3. Garnish with brandy-infused maraschino cherries.

Ideal Serving Glass:
Coupe Glass

Yield:
1 drink, no drink contains more than 0.6 fluid ounces of alcohol

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Happy National Rum Day !




Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas – Still the Place To Be

One of the most popular activities to do while in Las Vegas, is to enjoy an adult pool party. Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas has been the top choice and new data proves its continued dominance as the #1 dayclub in Las Vegas

It was just announced that Encore Beach Club set season attendance records, making it hotter than the summer desert heat in Sin City. Encore Beach Club is a partnership between Wynn Las Vegas and Sean Christie’s Las Vegas Nightlife Group, which also operates Andrea’s restaurant and Surrender Nightclub in Encore at Wynn Las Vegas.

The popular dayclub hot spot is a lavish oasis for its patrons and provides lively high-end beach party atmosphere similar reminiscent of European hotspots with music provided by the world’s top electronic dance music DJs.

Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas features an impressive 55,000-square-foot venue offering three tiered pools that are surrounded by 40-foot palm trees, luxurious daybeds, in addition to oversized lily pads where guests can lounge in shallow water to cool off and beat the heat.

For those lookign for a more private setting, Encore Beach Club delivers with ultra VIP enclaves that provide a more private experienc. You can get views of both the pool party action and world famous The Strip. These 26 luxury cabanas are equipped with refrigerators and flat screen televisions.

Encore also offers 8 exclusive bungalows that feature private dipping pools and showers, plush furnishings and a temperature-controlled climate system.

Wanting to catch a glimpse of a popular celebrity, Encore is the place ot be. It’s been popular celebrity hotspot and you can see Hollywood A-listers, professional athletes, supermodels, plus the biggest names in music and pop culture.

What keeps Encore on top and draws in the thousands of guests is the music. Encore Beach Club creates a contagious party vibe with a top notch lineup of Wynn Las Vegas superstar DJs.

For those who can’t avoid th eallure of gambling can enjoy the gaming pavilion where guests can summon their lady luck and play both blackjack or craps.

With Labor Day Weekend fast approaching as summer begins its wind down, you can catch Fedde Le Grand (8/30), Steve Angello (8/31), Afrojack (9/1) and David Guetta (9/2) at Encore Beach Club.

To make your Las Vegas trip reservation and expereince Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas yourself, please contact The Life of Luxury.




Bula Club Children’s Program at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort

It’s often difficult for high-end luxury hotels and resorts to offer interesting programs for children that will not only engage but also entertain them. The luxurious Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort in Fiji has done just that.

The Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort property encompasses 25 spacious free-standing thatched-roof huts or bures. These huts are built from timbers found locally. Not only providing privacy, the traditional thatched Fijian bungalows also offer comfort and personalized service amenities.

The Bula Club is an exciting new kids program being offered at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort that is ideal for family travel to tropical Fiji. The program offers a wide range of interesting children’s activities and services.

For children who may want to play in the kitchen, the luxury resort is offering a “Chef’s Junior Assistant” program as part of their award-winning Bula Club. The Bula Club provides kids of all ages a variety of educational, fun and cultural activities.

The “Chef’s Junior Assistant” program is available for children between the ages of 6 and 12 who can experience the chance to engage in the following activities:

– Kids can sign up for the program ahead of time and then decide on their choice for meal for the day (participants’ favorite foods are taken into consideration). If a child’s pick is chosen, their choice could even land on that day’s menu.

– Become “Junior Assistants” and wear a chef’s jacket and hat while receiving briefing on kitchen safety and hygiene. Next the children will take a tour of the organic garden with the Chef, hand-picking herbs and garnishes, and assist the Chef with final preparations, plating and serving of the meals to the Bula Club.

– Kids will be able to join the resort’s Chef and a Bula Club representative for about 45 minutes to assist and create a fun meal from start to finish. The children will be active in the process by assisting not only with the preparation, but also the plating and serving.

The Chef’s Junior Assistant Program is an easy and fun way for kids visiting the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort in Fiji with their vacationing family, to explore their creative sides and learn some foodie basics.

The Bula Club at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort also offers other engaging activities such as rock pool exploration, hiking, glass-bottom boat excursions and much more! The resort also provides Johnny Singh who is a full-time Fijian naturalist/marine biologist. Sinngh provides a wonderful educational experience for the visiting children.

For more information on the Bula Club at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort or help planning a vacation stay the the beautiful Fiji resort, please contact The Life of Luxury.