The Caribbean has always known how to do beautiful, but luxury here goes far beyond the resort gates.
From Guyana, located on the northern coast of South America with deep Caribbean cultural ties, to Jamaica’s unmistakable energy, Saint Lucia’s romantic landscapes, Grenada’s spice-scented charm, and Aruba’s sun-drenched sophistication, this part of the world offers far more than beautiful beaches.
Think intimate resorts, extraordinary cuisine, rainforest adventures, waterfalls, vibrant markets, music, culture, destination celebrations, and conversations with the people who make each place unforgettable.
For couples, there is romance. For families, connection. For the curious traveller, discovery. And for today’s luxury traveller, there is something even more valuable: an authentic sense of place.
Luxury isn’t simply where you stay. It’s what you taste, who you meet, what you discover, and the stories you bring home.
So enjoy the beautiful room, but go beyond it.
Eat locally. Explore. Meet the people. Celebrate the culture. And stay curious.
EDITOR’S NOTE
As a Guyanese Canadian, Guyana will always be particularly meaningful to me. And one distinction matters: Guyana is in South America, not the Caribbean geographically. Yet its history, people, cuisine, music, and cultural traditions share profound connections with the Caribbean, and Guyana is a founding member of CARICOM.
As a Certified Travel Advisor, Double-Certified Destination Wedding Planner & Designer, and international wedding and travel professional, I believe luxury travel should introduce us to more than beautiful hotels. It should connect us to people, culture, cuisine, and place.
That is why Destination Now will take our readers from the islands of the Caribbean to Guyana in South America and beyond, celebrating destinations through a multicultural luxury lens.
And when you visit Guyana, don’t expect an island vacation. Expect South America with a distinctly Caribbean soul and an adventure all its own.
Editor-in-Chief & Publisher, The Wedding Planner & Lifestyle Magazine
Certified Travel Advisor | Certified Meeting Planner
Double-Certified Destination Wedding Planner & Designer
Luxury Wedding, Event & Destination Specialist
International Speaker & Masterclass Host
Breakfast Television Wedding & Event Expert at Large
