Dream Diving

There’s something liberating about the depths of the world’s oceans. From perilous shipwrecks to glowing coral reefs, avid divers can explore parts of the Earth that were submerged both recently and thousands of years ago. Winding limestone structures, polychromatic colors, underwater volcanoes all offer glimpses of the world beneath the surface. Atlantis may only be…

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Winter 2020 Hotel ReVUE

Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa  Jupiter, Florida With all the early snow coming in at the end of 2019, I knew it was time to pack my bags for a quick getaway. Being the typical New Jerseyan that I am, I booked a ticket down to Florida’s east coast, but this time, I wanted to…

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Freediving: A Journey Between Two Breaths With Julia Wheeler

freediving

Freediving is the act of staying submerged or swimming underwater on a single breath of air, completely free of compressed gas or a breathing apparatus. For most, freediving is a means for enjoying ocean life beyond the constraints of scuba. But for an audacious few, it’s also a competitive sport, one where its premier athletes…

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Island Inspiration at Playa Largo Resort & Spa

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You can make it to the Caribbean in about four hours, that is, if you’re flying from the NY/NJ area. You can also take a trip to the Florida Keys in the same amount of time—minus all the luggage schlepping, passport requirements and U.S. Customs patrol. The Sunshine State has its own fair share of…

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Mexico Private Homes at One&Only Mandarina

One of Mexico’s most popular destinations is somehow, ironically, also its least explored. A 200-mile stretch of coastline known as Riviera Nayarit—about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta—is as diverse as they come, comprised of mountain ranges, swimmable seas, volcanic craters and tropical jungles. Travelers from all over the world come to walk the streets…

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Gladden Caye — Private Island Sanctuary

Gladden Caye

Last year, VUE sat down with Chris Krolow, executive producer and host of HGTV’s “Island Hunters” to discuss his career as a private island broker. Though Krolow is a Toronto-based entrepreneur with a background in international relations and tourism, he has followed his passion for private island realty. He first discovered his zeal for private…

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