Luxury watch maker Jaquet Droz has just introduced the stunning Lady 8 watch for women.

For women who appreciate the sensuality of time, the new Jaquet Droz watch elegantly plays on curves and presents a beautiful look to wear every day or on that special occasion.

Jaquet Droz has always included it lucky number – the figure 8 on the dial of the Grande Seconde watch model. The symbol of infinity and completeness now appears for the first time on the case and the buckle of a very feminine watch model.

The Lady 8 watch bezel is brilliantly intertwined with a gem-set ribbon that highlights the watch’s curves. The effects of volume and depth of the crown enhance the rounded shape of the case, plus the domed sapphire glass, the dial and the hands all accentuate the three-dimensionality of this luxury timepiece from Jaquet Droz.

The Lady 8 watch is designed for women who appreciate the sensuality of time. To add to its stunning beauty, a pearl or a round precious stone accentuates the precious aspect of the watch.

Jaquet Droz has included an alligator strap that is attached to the case, which is available in your choice of gem-set white, red gold or stainless steel.

Last;y, the new folding clasp, which was created by Jaquet Droz just for this watch model, also comes in the shape of a figure of eight. This design confirms the striking identity of the Lady 8 on the inside of the wrist.

If you are interested in learning more or purchasing the new Lady 8 luxury watch from Jaquet Droz, please contact The Life of Luxury.

Deviehl is a company based in London and wants to provide the ultimate luxury experience while drinking a cup of coffee.

Andreas Bos and Jonathan Strauss are the co-founders of Deviehl and have combined their past experiences in luxury watchmaking, engineering as well as product innovation into designing the ideal coffee cup.

Each DEVIEHL coffee cup is not only a technological masterpiece, but also an aesthetic delight!

Bos and Strauss fell that the process of drinking a cup of coffee should be a luxury pleasure. So they set out to eliminate all the bland coffee cups in use today by offering the Perfect Coffee Cup.

The DEVIEHL, perfect coffee cup is a technical masterpiece that is made from 25 different components. The coffee cup incorporates advanced insulation technology so your coffee is kept at its optimal drinking temperature.

Carefully crafted from a fusion of unconventional materials such as exotic woods – Cocobolo and Zebrano, plus hydrophobic leathers and carbon fiber.

The result is amazing. The simple act of drinking coffee from a DEVIEHL is a tactile sensation that truly enhances the entire coffee drinking experience.

“Each Deviehl cup is technologically advanced, ensuring full appreciation of all the nuances of aromas and tastes from the best coffee in the world.”

The Deviehl collection of coffee cups consist of the following models: Pacamara, Caturra, Sidamo and Mundo Nova lines.

Suggested retail pricing for the Perfect Coffee Cup ranges between £330 and £570.

DEVIEHL coffee cups are available in London at Harrods, Knightsbridge & William & Son, Mount Street.

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, distinctive group of deluxe hotels for discerning business and leisure travelers. Their Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul hotel just won a major travel award.

The luxury Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul hotel was just recognized as “The Best Luxury Hotel of the European Continent” by the “World Luxury Hotel Awards” 2013.

This is a terrific award as “World Luxury Hotel Awards” also recognized Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul as “The Best Luxury Hotel of Turkey” in both 2011 and 2012.

The luxury Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul hotel combines both Swiss excellence and Turkish hospitality for its service understanding. The hotel welcomes its guests by combining the past and the present of historic Istanbul with a passion of excellence.

The “World Luxury Hotel Awards” is regarded as the most important organization to recognize and reward service excellence in international hotel industry. The travel organization recently announced the best hotels for 2013 with a grand ceremony that was held in Phuket, Thailand.

For 2013, there was an increase of 40% in countries participating in the “World Luxury Hotel Awards” which have been given out to recognize the service quality of the luxury hotel industry since 2006.

Each application is made on the basis of country, continent and global basis are assessed by international Tourism professionals such as travel agencies or tour operators, and hotel guests.

The Swissôtel brand offers greater than 30 luxury properties around the world. They are also developing new luxury hotels in exciting international destinations such as Sochi, Russia (2013), Bodrum, Turkey (2014) and Changsha, China (2014).

If you are interested in booking a trip to Istanbul, Turkey and staying at the luxury Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul hotel, please contact The Life of Luxury and we can assist with all of your travel arrangements.

As the holidays quickly draw near, a special gift for that special person in your life is important.

We wanted to share with you several holiday gifts that include several great tasting spirit gift ideas, plus golf clothing, a survival course, a paramotoring course, an expedition kit and even children’s gift ideas.

Perrier-Jouët’s brand new InBloom Fresh Box, an innovative creation from acclaimed French designer Benjamin Graindorge. His contemporary styled, matte white soft-touch case is actually a clever chiller box that keeps Champagne cool for up to two hours. It pops open when the PJ seal is pressed – evoking an unfurling Perrier-Jouët anemone. The Grand Brut case has a green lid and the Rosé a pink one. RRPs are £44.99 and £57.99 respectively.

G.H.Mumm has always been well known as the champagne of celebrations and has newly released Le Millésime 2006, a vintage considered exceptional. It is a wine that cleverly combines the expression of one year with the freshness and intensity of the G.H.Mumm house style. The best way to celebrate this season. Available from Sainsbury’s priced at £39.99

The Glenlivet presents the 12 year old and 15 year old expressions in stylish gift packs. As the No.2 single malt whisky in the world, known as “The Single Malt That Started It All,” any keen whisky drinker would be delighted to receive a bottle of The Glenlivet in their stocking this festive season. Available Sainsbury’s for £31.99 and £43.55 for the 12 and 15 year old gift packs respectively.

Chivas 12 Year Old ‘Made for Gentlemen’ is an annual series of collaborations with modern craftsmen who share passion for style, heritage and creativity. Chivas deluxe scotch whisky has collaborated with Patrick Grant, Creative Director and Owner of bespoke tailors Norton & Sons of Savile Row, to design the second limited edition for the series. Available from Waitrose for £27.49

Royal Salute’s ‘Tribute to Honour’ is one of the world’s most exclusive whiskies, it was created to pay homage to the oldest crown jewels of the British Isles: The Honours of Scotland. Using only the most exquisite, precious and scarce whiskies – at least 45 years old and presented in a spectacular bejeweled bottle, dressed by Garrard in flawless diamonds and shimmering gold, ‘Tribute to Honour’ is a real Christmas treat only to be shared with the finest of guests.   Available from The Whisky Shop priced at £150,000.

IJP Design If you’re looking for a golfing gift this festive season, IJP Design, Ian Poulter’s golf clothing brand has a selection of apparel favourites and superb stocking fillers from the Autumn/Winter collection as well as some extra special treats. The 13th collection features classic golfing styles that incorporate Autumnal colourways with sharp tailoring and technical functionality and includes a brand new ladies line that launched this season.

Bear Grylls Survival Academy 24 Hr Course Bear Grylls has announced the launch of his brand new 24 hour adult survival course as part of Bear Grylls Survival Academy. This is a rare opportunity for a lucky few outdoor enthusiasts to learn the ultimate in self-rescue skills from the world’s most recognized face of survival and outdoor adventure. The course will launch in September 2013 and is set on 300 acres of private woodland located near Brook in Surrey. Techniques include learning to forage, identifying animal runs and laying traps, wilderness first aid, skinning and gutting, navigation by day and night, building emergency shelters, stalking, self-protection in the wild from attacks, tying knots and making rope harnesses in order to safely cross difficult terrain such as rivers, lakes and steep ground. Costs £349 pp.

Parajet Paramotors are lightweight aircrafts that strap to your back and with a burst of effort to run forward and throttle up the engine, can be foot launched, single handed into the air from flat ground reaching heights of up to 10,00ft and speeds of up to 45 mph – all without the need for a pilot license or air strip and can be enjoyed all over the world! Designed for the novice paramotor pilot. Training consists of ground handling practice, tandem trike flights, paramotor usage instruction and basic theory lectures. Training culminates in at least one solo paramotor flight and will allow progress onto the 6-day intermediate paramotor course. Training packages are available in both UK and Spain. Prices start from £745.  To purchase Paramotoring equipment and take to the skies on a regular basis, Parajet offers inclusive training and purchasing packages. Parajet course prices start from £7,199 inc VAT

Children’s Toys: Ultimate Expedition Kit
This top of the range kit provides the young adventurer in your life the chance to explore the great outdoors – Bear Grylls style.  Tried and tested by the great man himself, these kits are tough and built to last.  Whether used for traversing crevasses, swinging off trees or setting up an epic ambush, the expedition essentials contained in this exciting BattleBox kit will provide hours of exploration and adventure. Available from BattleBox Company at RRP £85

Kit For Heroes With a range of seven different kits available, there is sure to be the perfect present for your intrepid adventurer, stoic soldier or soulful stargazer among the exciting BattleBox collection designed to get kids back outdoors! With kits between £14 and £30 ideal for children aged between 6 and 13, these are Christmas presents with a difference. Exciting games, tasty treats and cool gadgets will ensure that your budding Bear Grylls learns everything there is to know about the great outdoors, all in the comfort of a back garden, park or playground, inspiring the imagination for years to come. Available from BattleBox Company.

Create Your Own Kit Stocking fillers eat your heart out! This is the way to find those special little extras for your Christmas gifts.  Perfect for children aged 6 to 13, with products ranging from catapults to Ghillie suits, this exciting collection will inspire imaginations, adventures and much, much more. With individual items starting from only 80 pence, BattleBox has insured that all budgets are catered for, providing a selection of yummy energy treats, outdoor adventure gadgets and exciting games, books and toys.  Available from BattleBox Company for a range of budgets.

If you are interested in buying one of the spirit gift ideas or other holiday gifts mentioned above, please contact The Life of Luxury.

The intimate Esencia Estate is located on the exclusive Riviera Maya of Mexico. The area is Mexico’s top venue for destination beach weddings.

Mexico continues to be a hotspot for destination weddings. The country is increasing at an unprecedented rate of 20% per year. You ask, “what is the reason’?

Well the expert wedding planners at Esencia Estate are now offering an inside look at the top five wedding trends to watch for in 2014.

This hideaway is a favorite of supermodel, Kate Moss and the scenic venue was also the choice of TV show “Bones” star Tamara Taylor’s nuptials.

1. Mexico Destination Weddings on the Rise
The Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau has reported a 20% increase in the number of destination weddings in 2013 over 2012 in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. This location is home to the Riviera Maya and Tulum. Found on the region’s finest stretch of private beach, the area’s most luxurious, boutique hotel and top wedding venue, Esencia Estate, saw the number of weddings on site more than double over the past year. With one in four US couples now opting for a destination wedding, Mexico and the Yucatan peninsula in particular, will continue to rise in popularity as the destination of choice over the coming year.

2. Pin-spiration and the Insta Boom
In 2014, brides will look to Pinterest for inspiration for their dream day. Weddings will continue to have highly personalized, hand-made elements — from save-the-date cards to table decorations and place cards, the DIY touch is definitely here to stay. Bringing social media action to the ceremony, couples are creating personalized hashtags for guests to tag their instagram photos.

3. Non-traditional Ceremonies
Parting ways with traditions of the past, many couples are now opting for non-traditional ceremonies held outside of religious institutions. In Mexico, Mayan beach ceremonies, officiated by a Shaman and incorporating natural elements will experience a strong revival in 2014.

4. Creative, Customized Cuisine
The foodie renaissance has sparked new interest in one-of-a-kind culinary experiences that are sure to wow wedding guests. At Esencia, renowned Chef Noe Bernardo works with couples to completely customize menus and options to fulfill their foodie fantasies. From welcome Mexican style barbeques replacing more formal rehearsal dinners to delectable ceviche and taco bars, the options are endless.

5. Intimate Is Chic
Embracing the quality over quantity approach, many couples are moving away from large wedding parties in favor of smaller gatherings between 50 and 120 people. Yet while guest counts are decreasing, budgets are definitely on the rise and are only expected to increase. At the 29 room, Esencia Estate, intimacy is unparalleled with more couples than ever opting to buyout the hotel for their special day.

If you need help planning your dream wedding, please contact The Life of Luxury and we can help plan your special event. Whether it’s in Mexico or anywhere in the world, make it a wedding for everyone to always remember.

You often hear about a person who discovers a vintage piece of art or expensive collectable at a garage sale. Well no need to look, as Suttons & Robertsons is telling us a few of their highly regarded treasures.

Suttons & Robertsons is London’s oldest pawnbroker company and just announced three of their prize possessions to share with our readership.

For the first time ever, the London pawnbroker firm is opening the door to its vaults and letting the public have a glimpse of some of the unique treasures that lie within.

Iconic Nelson Mandela Robben Island Prints
You may be aware that Nelson Mandela spent time in incarceration and was not just a fruitful time for his political contemplation and formulation of pioneering racial ideas, but it was also a period when some of the most iconic South African pieces of art were born. Within our vaults you can find some of these timeless illustrations in limited edition print form. They powerfully, yet simply, depict the oppressive nature of imprisonment and reflect the apartheid as a whole.

This trio of Nelson Mandela images movingly captures the view Nelson Mandela had from his cell on Robben Island, following his incarceration in 1962.

The Guard Tower which, as an individual piece, really encapsulates the importance of these illustrations as collective. The image utilizes a juxtaposition of color and simple symbolism to evoke motifs of divide, separation and vulnerability. It is one of the most well-known depictions of the oppressive regime on Robben Island and forms a crucial part of historical observation for the era.

According to commentators of the art “Mandela’s vision of the tower conveys a palpable sense of menace, which is accentuated by the coils of barbed wire around the base of the guard tower with its sinister curves which are almost tangible as they stretch towards the viewer.”

A similar Nelson Mandela print sold at auction in 2010 for £4,800. However, this sale was not without controversy, as it this sale is believed to have been against the wishes of Nelson Mandela.

A truly fabulous piece of South African heritage.

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One to watch – Burmese Silver
The silver and silverware market is one that is constantly altering, in flux and difficult to keep your finger on. With this in mind, we thought that we would reveal one type of silver that is on the way up – Burmese silver.

Hailing from the 1850s, this piece has a value of £1,500 and this is set to climb:

The intricate nature of the chasing used to create these pieces of silver is a truly magnificent skill to behold. Each detail has been painstakingly hammered out from the inside, in a process which can take months to complete. Take a look at this video to see exactly how chasing is conducted in the 21st century.

This is finally a skill that is being recognized and valued by the silver community. Only a few years ago, Burmese silver would have been scrapped, rather than sold.
Thankfully, however, this is no longer the case and Burmese silver is fast becoming a recognized, valued and better understood form of silverware.

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Margot Fonteyn’s Ballet Slippers
Born in 1919, Margot Fonteyn became one of the world’s leading classical ballet performers and to this day is still considered to be one of the pioneers of ballet, as we know it. During her time with The Royal Ballet, she was given the prestigious appointment of Prima Ballerina Assoluta of the company by Queen Elizabeth II.

Fonteyn is best known for performances in classic works such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and Romeo and Juliet.

Hidden within our vault is a slice of this triumphantly successful history, a pair of Fonteyn’s ballet shoes from the 1940s era.

Following her death in 1991, Fonteyn’s legacy has not diminished and the value of items associated with her esteemed past hold a strong value. These shoes were sold at auction in December 2000 for a value of £3,200 at Christie’s, South Kensington. This was not the only item to be auctioned on this day, as other one off items in the sale helped raise a total of more than £640,000.

Did you know? – Margot Fonteyn, at the tender age of 15 years old, was the youngest member ever of the Vic-Wells corps de ballet when she joined in 1934.

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If you are interested in learning more about any of the three mentioned collectable pieces in this article, then please contact The Life of Luxury.

Who isn’t tired of the boring car key we all use?  Now you can pimp up your standard car key with a stunning gold & diamond Mercedes Benz car key.

Selected Jewels is a company from Germany that specializes in both the production and retail selling of exquisite and breath-taking jewellery.

The Golden Key is an innovative and original masterpiece and perfect for that discerning and select clientele, family member or acquaintance in your life.

The Golden Key is a gorgeous Mercedes Benz car key that has been made with a solid gold inset and also includes 300 cut diamonds that total 3.14 carats in size. The unique personality and individual style of each car owner can be accentuated.

It could make the perfect gift for anyone who owns a luxury Mercedes vehicle. Available in rose, white and yellow gold plus platinum. Throw in the full range of brilliant high-class gemstones plus the opportunity to have the Golden Key personally engraved.

So out with the old boring, standard plastic key and in with the new bespoke Golden Key. Each of these highly sought after pieces of jewellery are unique and therefore become special to the owner.

For further information about the Golden key, please contact The Life of Luxury and we assist with the buying process.

For travel lovers, the ultimate goal of many is to fly around the world. Well now you can do it in luxury style!

Flexjet is the leader in exceptional travel experiences. Abercrombie & Kent is the award-winning, luxury travel experts. The two luxury brands have partnered up to bring to you the “Passport to the World.” This amazing travel package is the first and only completely private jet experience circumnavigating the globe.

Experience the best life has to offer. From the Forbidden City to the Taj Majal, “Passport to the World” travelers will have exclusive access to hidden wonders for a once-in-a-lifetime journey of global discovery.

Circle the globe in a private jet from Flexjet and see some of the most memorable sights. From an exclusive Japanese Tea Ceremony in Kyoto to a private opening of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia that’s closed to the public to personally selecting world-renown art to view privately at the Louvre Museum.

Tour guests will be able to travel to seven landmark destinations on a dedicated Challenger 605 aircraft. Your package grants you exclusive access to hidden wonders that are out of reach to the rest of the world – all in the course of two weeks starting at $1.5 million.

This five-star Passport to the World experience can accommodate up to eight people. The 14-day Abercrombie & Kent journey, provides traveling in world-class comfort and style with one’s own private party aboard a Challenger 605 aircraft.

This incredible journey features travel accommodations at the best landmark hotels that ideally represent the history and heritage of each amazing location. Each stop is carefully paired with incredible dining experiences at some of the world’s best restaurants for a top notch, fine dining experience.

The spacious business jet features larger, higher windows, along with cutting-edge avionics, state-of-the-art studio and video systems, global Wi-Fi and leather seats that transform into beds – allowing more space to comfortably unwind and relax.

The 14 day “Passport to the World” package form Flexjet includes the following destinations:
– Osaka / Kyoto, Japan (two nights)
– Beijing, China (three nights)
– Hong Kong, China (two nights)
– Agra, India (two nights)
– Istanbul, Turkey (two nights)
– Paris, France (two nights)

The prices for this 14-day “Passport to the World” experience starts at $1.5 million. Included is $750,000 for land arrangements from Abercrombie & Kent for up to eight people, and a Flexjet 25 jet card for a Challenger 605 business jet, which starts from $750,000 for this unbelievable itinerary.

To learn more about the 14-day “Passport to the World” experience from FlexJet and Abercrombie & Kent, please contact one of our travel concierge specialists at The Life of Luxury.

German luxury watchmaker Glashutte Original manufactures perfectly engineered, luxury watches that excel in both precision and high quality. With over 165 years of watch-making history, Glashutte Original introduces its next line of luxury watches just in time for the holidays.

Transforming the new luxurious ladies’ watches are stunning diamonds, filigreed hands on noble mother of pearl dials and a range of bracelets in festive red, radiant white or warm gold.

Two highlights of Haute Horlogerie bring festive glamour to the men’s collection as well. With their flying tourbillons, the stylish Senator Tourbillon and PanoLunarTourbillon watch models offer an exceptional invention in watchmaking.

By representing the “Art and Technik” collection, the new men’s watches from Glashutte Original combine magic and unique beauty with extraordinary craftsmanship and technical sophistication.

The following luxury timepieces from Glashütte Original are perfect for this festive time of year:

PanoMatic Luna
Inspired by the symbolic use of the moon to represent women, Glashütte Original created the PanoMatic Luna (pictured), an elegant and feminine timepiece whose beauty blossoms in the iridescent colours of its mother-of-pearl dial. Available in two versions, the off-centre hour/minute and subsidiary seconds dials are set against a shining white mother-of-pearl or mystic black dial of Tahitian mother of pearl. A bezel set with 64 clear white diamonds frames the dial, while rod-shaped diamonds serve as indexes to measure the passing hours.

The elegant moon phase display presents a shining silver moon and stars against a fine-grained silver sky. A silver frame distinguishes the characteristic panorama date, and a 3.0mm diamond on the crown provides a perfect final touch.
Lady Serenade

Lady Serenade
The Lady Serenade line from Glashutte Original presents a convincingly feminine and graceful appearance and represents a new generation of classic watches for women. Lady Serenade watches are offered in two different materials: stainless steel and rose gold.

Three different versions of each are available, captivating with their fantastically beautiful mother of pearl dials, their diamonds and the glowing colors of their bracelets. The version with a luminous red bracelet made of Louisiana alligator leather captivates with its elegant white mother of pearl dial, rose gold hands and numerals and soft arches in rose gold set with diamonds.

Pavonina
The new models in the Pavonina collection from German watchmaker Glashütte Original exhibit a wonderful diversity. Ranging from the simply modern through classic elegance to ornamental opulence, these feminine timepieces exhibit flowing forms and a fascinating array of well thought out details.

A wonderful, elaborately decorated watch is the absolute highlight of the Pavonina collection: an array of 98 diamonds, 0.38 carats in all, is presented as a stylized peacock tail; the diamonds are carefully set by hand on the precisely milled, mocca- or mother of pearl-coloured Colorit dial. Along the softly flowing flanks of the case are a further 114 radiant diamonds in the form of a open circle, while the ornate crown is topped with a 0.03 ct diamond. An elegantly shimmering Roma satin bracelet in violet completes this glamorous model.

PanoLunarTourbillon
The Pano line is characterized by its noticeably asymmetric dial visuals, which are retained in the new, masculine design of the PanoLunarTourbillon. The hour/minute area and that reserved for the flying tourbillon lie on a vertical axis within the left half of the dial, with the flying tourbillon positioned at 7 o’clock.

The panorama date display to the lower right presents black numerals on an ivory colored ground, perfectly matched with the dial. A case in red gold sets warm, noble accents. To the upper right is a superb moon phase display with brilliant golden stars and a golden moon set against a dark blue night sky.

Senator Tourbillon
The Glashutte Original Senator Tourbillon luxury watch is a stylish classic, executed in white gold. The fascinating dial presents elegant Roman numerals and a classic railroad ring, which have been engraved in the surface of the dial and then silvered.

The distinctive panorama date display is positioned at 12 o’clock and presents white numerals on a dark ground. The exceptional, eye-catching flying tourbillon with seconds display is positioned at 6 o’clock, thus forming a harmonious optical counterpoint to the panorama date.

If you interested in buying a luxury Glashütte Original watch, please contact The Life of Luxury and we can help you choose the right watch at the best price – either for you or that special someone in your life.

ZAC Glamour Design is an Italian Company that is based in Milan, Italy. Founded by by Andrea Colombo, ZAC Glamour Design both designs and creates unique and iconic chairs.

Their luxury chairs are custom designed based on the model of vehicle chosen by each customer.

The stunning Glamour Beetle Armchair is a beautiful interpretation of the iconic Volkswagen car and a baroque styled armchair.

The goal of each armchair design from ZAC Glamour Design is a furnishing that combines both Baroque aspects and Auto Art.

This luxury, Glamour Beetle Armchair includes real Volkswagen Beetle MY1968 wings (with LED lights) plus an upholstered chair, decorated with gorgeous Swarovski and capitonné crystals.

It’s carved out of solid wood and then hand, solid finished in either gold leaf or silver leaf. Your choice of actual gold 24 kt. or actual silver. The Glamour Beetle Armchair is padded and upholstered in either leather, faux leather or fabric.

The car chair’ front end features stunning scrolling French style legs, extending from the location where the grill would be typically located. To ensure authenticity, the Beetle’s headlights and chassis remain to help distinguish the actual make and model of the trendy car.

The highly qualified Italian craftsmen team takes pride in every luxury piece they work on. The chair’s dimensions are: (cm): W 150 x D 70 x H 120 or (inches): W 59.06 x D 27.56 x H 47.24

If you are interested in a custom, Glamour Beetle Armchair or need help located that perfect gift for that special someone in your life, let The Life of Luxury assist you. Contact us today.

Tropical Saint Lucia is home to the acclaimed five-star beachfront resort Cap Maison, on the northwest shore of the island.

The Naked Fisherman Beach Bar and Grill just opened on sandy Smuggler’s Cove, the luxury resort’s secluded beach.

The Naked Fisherman was the creation of Cap Maison’s Executive Chef Craig Jones. He is a Welsh-born veteran of Europe’s Michelin-starred kitchens and is currently running the Cap Maison resort’s Cliff at Cap restaurant since its opening back in 2008.

The Naked Fisherman Beach Bar and Grill is a modern take on the classic Caribbean beach shack, where sand in the toes and a rum punch in hand make the ideal partnership.

The Naked Fisherman has become of the few, true beach eateries in all of scenic Saint Lucia. The new restaurant serves a casual dining alternative for guests of the Cap Maison resort and is also open to the public.

Featuring a menu with meal items at a lower price point than the white tablecloth Cliff at Cap, The Naked Fisherman offers a grill-centric menu for both lunch and dinner, with an emphasis on barbecue and fresh seafood.

Although the luxury, Saint Lucia resort is noted for its gorgeous Spanish Mediterranean style architecture, the stylish look of the 36-seat Naked Fisherman is thatched-roof-Caribbean, the better to harmonize with its lush beach setting.

The restaurant features grilled island catch with pumpkin and coconut curry or grilled spiny lobster tail with ital rice. Meat lovers can also feast on sticky pulled baby back ribs or a grilled Wagyu burger.

Tropical drinks galore, The Naked Fisherman Beach Bar and Grill serves up delicious tasting drinks that include a wide selection of rums, wines, cocktails, cold beers and the signature – and potent — rum punch.

The Naked Fisherman Beach Bar & Grill is now open between 12:30pm and 3pm for lunch and from 6:30pm to 10pm for dinner.

Chef Jones begins a weekly series of Chef’s Table Dinners at Saman House, which is the owner’s house adjacent to Cap Maison. The Chef’s Table Dinners, limited to just 24 diners, will present an intimate five-course meal on Saman House’s broad verandah as the sun sets over the Caribbean.

If you are interested in visiting tropical Saint Lucia and staying at the luxury Cap Maison resort and dining at the new The Naked Fisherman Beach Bar and Grill, please contact The Life of Luxury.