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Travel Weekly
2 days ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Nevis visitor campaign will have a nostalgic feel
A new marketing approach by the island of Nevis eschews the traditional colors of the Caribbean -- the blue of the ocean and sky, the green of palm trees, tawny sand -- and (mostly) replaces them with black and white. As Caribbean Week in New York began, the island's premier, Mark Brantley, told Travel Weekly that he and his team at Nevis Naturally will be launching a campaign to connect with the luxury market emotionally via the nostalgic feel that black and white conveys when paired with elegant imagery. He hopes to recall a wistful, romantic era, "how the Caribbean used to be." "We're trying to evoke a timelessness. If you want seclusion, if you want courtesy, if you want that bespoke experience, then Nevis is the place to go," Brantley said. Part of the motivation came from observing who has discovered the island on their own. "Guests who come to us can afford to go anywhere," he said, "so why do they come to us? It's how we make them feel, and that's what we're trying to capitalize on. We've been progressing quietly, but we want the world to take notice. It's time to make a bit more noise. It's time that Nevis becomes part of the conversation." Specifically, the conversations that take place at dinner parties in apartments along New York's Fifth Avenue and similar neighborhoods. Nevis may have no stoplights or fast-food chains, but plans are in the works for a private jet facility. "We've seen an explosion in villa construction," Brantley said. "We have people building $40 million homes. Nevis is the kind of place where you escape the hurly burly of success. You're in New York, you're in London, you're plugged in in L.A., and you just want to unwind with your family and spend quality time. If Covid taught us anything, it's the importance of time with loved ones and friends." The black-and-white campaign, he said, aims to inspire with timeless elegance. "Imagine Greta Garbo or one of the greats from that era in a beautiful gown in a beautiful bar. It's emotion. We're trying to bring that back, and I think that that's beautifully done in black and white. "It's going to be interesting," Brantley concluded. "As I said to our team, this is going to be a huge hit. Or a huge miss."
TTG
3 days ago
- Business
- TTG
St Kitts' new agent portal and upcoming fam In The Spotlight
Video transcript With St Kitts Tourism trade sales representative Suzy Trott and TTG Media's Charlotte Cullinan. Charlotte: Hello and welcome to our In The Spotlight video with St Kitts. Suzy, let's start by talking about the launch of your new travel agent incentive. Tell us everything that agents need to know. Suzy: Yeah, absolutely. We're actually celebrating the launch of the incentive, it's brand new, so we're really very excited. All agents have to do is just make a seven-night booking, and that would have to include flight and a hotel. And then basically all they simply do is register through They enter all the booking details – the check-in, the reference number. And then once their customer has actually checked in, we verify the booking with the particular hotel. And then when it's all verified, then we send the travel agent a £50 Love2shop voucher. And that's for every booking. So it's a really great incentive. Pretty much all of the hotels in St Kitts are bookable through Gold Medal, so you can access all hotels. Charlotte: Brilliant. Thank you. That's really generous. And you also have an online training programme. Where can agents find that and what can they expect? Suzy: We do and it's a really great opportunity actually for travel agents to come in, have a slightly deeper knowledge and understanding about the destination, about the culture, about our history, and also, more information about the hotels. There's new hotels opening in St Kitts. And again, agents, all they have to do is go to and they come in and they, they register the details through that particular portal. Charlotte: Wonderful. Thank you. And next, let's talk about your Sky programme, which shares offers from all of the hotel partners in St Kitts doesn't it? Tell us how agents can join that and what the benefits are. Suzy: Yeah, again, we're really excited about this and this is running, so it's effective, it's live at the moment and it's running until the 15th of December. And any travel agent that comes to St Kitts gets brilliant agent rates, offers, and they start from about $95 per room per night, which is about £50. And if they want to come in and do site visits, if they want to do island tours, they simply have to come into the portal. So it's like a one-stop shop really for travel agencies, And they come in, and they register all their details for the Sky programme. And this is where, it is ideal actually, because we can communicate with our agents, we can update them on news, we can update them on roadshows, we can update them on incentives and also fam trips. So really we want them to come into, to the St Kitts specialist programme, where we can communicate with them on absolutely everything to do with St Kitts. Charlotte: Sounds great. Thank you. You are also running a fam trip later this year. When is that taking place and how can agents secure a place to join you? Suzy: We are it's going to be in November. The dates are to be determined, but it will be likely the middle of November. And we are opening that up to travel agents. Again, if they come into communicate with us, there'll be more information on that particular portal, how they can come in and qualify for a place on the fam trip. But we will be running it in November later this year. Charlotte: Fantastic. Thank you, Suzy. That was a really great insight into how St Kitts can support agents. And thank you for joining us for this In The Spotlight video with St Kitts.
ABC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
A sea change from London to 'Jurassic Park'
In 2013 Kelly Green swapped her busy life as a flight attendant to move to Tristan Da Cuhna - part of a volcanic archipelago in the South Atlanic Ocean and the most remote inhabited island in the world. It's only possible to get to by ship from South Africa a few times a year. Despite the isolation, Kelly Green says it was a love story, island life, and the wildlife which has made the tiny isle her forever home. Producer: Joanna Crothers
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Moment Virgin Island lad FINALLY has sex with surrogate
VIRGIN Island fans were left gobsmacked this evening as one of the contestants ended up going all the way. In shock scenes, accountant Dave, 24, was heard moaning and groaning as he lost his virginity to his surrogate partner Kat. 5 5 During tonight's series climax, Kat was seen guiding him through his first sexual experience during a very intimate session in the island's zen den. Afterwards, Kat said: "I feel good about being the person with him at that important moment." While Dave revealed: "I am proud I can finally say I am not a virgin anymore. "I have a lot of catching up to do but I feel like I am on the board now. Now I can go and properly progress with some idea of what I am doing. "The fact I am no longer a virgin is great, it's such a relief." He was the only one of the group who ended up having sex - but the others reached their own personal milestones. Those watching at home were delighted for Dave, but were surprised to see such an intimate moment play out on screen. A second said: "Virgin Island isn't actually that bad but I still can't get my head around an actual sex surrogate that then ultimately has sex with the client. It baffles me." While a third added: "Losing your virginity should be a special thing,something you remember all your life,this is just degrading these virgins and something they'll want to forget and regret in years to come…" Watch the moment Virgin Island star strips off and 'explores' sexperts fully naked body - remarking 'I didn't expect it to feel like that' Now, Dave has a girlfriend he has been dating since six months after filming. Dave reveals the show gave him a self-esteem boost that enabled him to start using dating app Hinge, where he met his new flame. While she has seen several Virgin Island episodes, she won't join Dave and his castmates to watch him lose his virginity at tonight's viewing party. He said: 'I never would have been able to talk to her without this show. 'But I don't think my girlfriend will watch, for obvious reasons. She watched the first four episodes, but it's getting a bit much now. You don't want to see your partner with someone else, even if it was a year ago. 'She's openly said it's like watching a completely different person.' 5 5
Condé Nast Traveler
16-05-2025
- Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Airbnbs in Corfu
You visit Santorini for the panoramic views and to stroll through blue dome-topped towns, Mykonos for the seas and the buzzy nightlife, and Crete for the golden sand beaches. But for a glorious mix of unspoilt mountainous landscapes and sparkling azure shorelines, head to Corfu, where a slew of rentals are offering a proper slice of island life without forgoing any of the luxury of the area's top hotels. From cozy treehouses nestled in the thick of the countryside to palatial coastal villas for the whole family, here are the best Corfu Airbnbs to book now. We've vetted these listings based on Superhost status, ratings, amenities, location, previous guest reviews, and decor.
