Hotel Inglaterra

“Walking Tour, Welcome to Havana” Educational Walking Tour of Havana) - AirBnb Experience Hosted By Thalia - This tour was extremely educational and was guided by a very knowledgeable university professor.

“The Genuine Non Touristy Viñales Valley” Small Group Tour into the Countryside of Viñales Valley - AirBnb Experience Hosted By Ernesto - Like the listing says, this tour was truly an unforgettable adventure that included 100% handmade pina coladas, horseback riding, cigar rolling with the charismatic “Frenchman”, and lunch made entirely from food grown at the home of an exceptionally sweet and welcoming couple named Papita and Renae. The guide for the day was also a very knowledgeable and personable university professor

“Cuban Soul in Pictures” Photoshoot in HavanaAirBnb Experience Hosted by Manuel..... Cont on following page

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The photoshoot utilizes the retro cars that Cuba is well known for, and the photographer arranges ideal spots for lovely shots and a cocktail after

“Dance Salsa in a Cuban Home” Salsa Dancing Class - AirBnb Experience Hosted by Tony - The instructor, Tony, was high energy, fun, personable and engaging The class also includes dancers to help participants practice their newly learned steps

La Guarida - A high-end restaurant in Havana that is well known for their celebrity visitors (like Beyonce & Zoe Saldana) It may be quite a bit pricier than other restaurants you will visit, but the food is exceptional

ChaChaCha - This is a trendy restaurant in Havana, that has a very “social media worthy” decor

Azucar - Azucar is another trendy spot with visually captivating cocktails aka bougie drinks The food was also pretty good

Museo del Chocolate - While this is called a “Chocolate Museum” it is moreso a cafe that has xxxx some historical pieces The cafe also serves just two things - spicy hot chocolate and chocolate milk

Floridita - This bar is famous for being visited by Ernest Hemmingway It is a popular tourist spot that has lovely live entertainment, but better and more affordable drinks can be found at other establishments

Paladar Los Mercaderes - This restaurant was recommended by a tour guide and did not disappoint The fresh seafood and cocktails were delicious

Hotel Inglaterra - The restaurant at Hotel Inglaterra had wonderful live music and an impressive lobster dish on the menu (that was surprisingly affordable) However, it is not recommended to sit on the exterior near the railing due to crowds that gather to watch the music

When Nathan Morley first appeared on the most recent season of Bravo’“Below Deck Adventure”, fans of the show were instantly drawn to the new cast member’s laid back charm, personable attitude, and seemingly genuinely kind spirit that radiated through the screen As the episodes and weeks progressed, viewers soon found out more about the deckhand, including his Bahamian roots

Upon meeting Nathan, it was immediately evident that the friendly and humble persona presented on Bravo’s screens was authentic. Taking a break from his boating duties while in New Providence, Nathan shared a bit about his time on the show, growing up in Grand ma, and how he got into yachting child, Nathan was the only boy in a family of six sisters. He notes that he always ed to work hard, and be there for his family, including his mother, who has always his biggest supporter Growing up, Nathan also had a love for music, playing the , trumpet, trombone, bass guitar and dancing living in Crooked Island for a time, he moved to Grand Bahama, where he attended ucayan International School and Sister Mary Patricia Russell Jr High before ually graduating from St George’s High School From there, he started his globeng adventures. rted off doing maritime cadets and got my certification And, one day - this is crazy as walking on the marina in West Palm Beach, and I saw this captain He was just , sitting on his deck, and I walked down I asked him ‘Hey man, can I come work on board?’ He asked if I was serious, and I was like ‘yeah ” e time, the captain was looking for day workers, and told Nathan he could start the next morning at 8am, which he did Nathan did such a good job that the captain ually asked him to join his team, full time. m there, the rest was history That was my start in the industry He [the captain] ht me basically everything I know I stayed with him for about 13 months And, from , I worked on a lot of different ships.” an would then join several other vessels, before taking a break to do temp gigs, due e strenuous nature of the job He also notes that yachting has allowed him to see the . ar, I've been to about 20 countries - maybe more My favorite place that I’ve visited r has been Iceland Norway was great also, but I would say Iceland was really ent for me because, of course, it's extremely cold over there and everything's so al ”

As for Nathan being cast on Bravo’s popular “Below Deck” series, it surprisingly started based on a recommendation

“One day, I got an email It said, ‘Hey, we got a recommendation that you will be good for this show, blah, blah, blah ’ At first, I thought it was a scam Then, I got a text from the same people, and I wondered how they got my number ”

It wasn’t until Nathan asked a friend if they had ever heard about the show that he realized the amazing opportunity that had been presented to him

Nathan notes that he enjoyed the experience and teased that he may have more exciting opportunities lined up in the future

“We work hard and play hard,” Nathan added with a laugh

When asked if he had any advice for other young Bahamians considering going into yachting he noted, “Stay dedicated It's the most important thing to be consistent Don't go into it feeling like it's gonna be easy I would also say, live your life like it's the last, man. Don't be afraid to take any risk, don't be afraid to go on an adventure or do something different Be open to a lot of opportunities ”

The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort, sits along a backdrop of stunning turquoise, azure, and aquamarine Bahamian waters that perhaps no photo, video, or social media post can do justice. The property, which opened in 1962, recently celebrated their 60th “Diamond” Anniversary, and is known for breezy and greenery lined pathways, laid back comfort, unique artwork, and impressive culinary offerings created by a number of world renowned chefs, throughout the years (inclusive of Culinary Olympian Chef Wayne Moncur and world renowned Pastry Chef, Angel R. Betancourt just to name a few )

Dune has had a long history of serving up sinfully sweet desserts, like their Bahama Cake which includes a Praline Crunch, Salted Caramel Ice Cream.

Dune, the resort’s primary restaurant, has become a favorite of many visitors and Bahamians alike due to its unobstructed views of Cabbage Beach, bubbly brunches, a skilled and personable mixology team, and menu items like their Bahamian Lobster & Three Cheese Pizza (as seen in the 2023 Poinciana Special Lobster Issue) and caribbean inspired favorites like their Pineapple Mojitos

To celebrate Ocean Club turning 60, the resort hosted a series of celebrations in early 2023 that wove together the long-standing luxury of the brand with the unique Bahamian elements that make it like no other Four Seasons property in the world

The marriage of luxury and authentic Bahamian hospitality was captured at the James Bond inspired anniversary kickoff event - a nod to the property being featured in 2006's Casino Royale. With the calm Bahamian waters as a backdrop, attendees were treated to an assortment of the ultra fresh seafood that the Bahamas is known for, as well as a number of other internationally and locally inspired dishes, hand-rolled cigars, an assortment of martinis, and a sparkling diamond necklace (reportedly worth over $1,000,000) that attendees could try on and truly embrace the “Diamonds Are Forever” moment.

The night was punctuated by the heart pounding rhythms of Junkanoo, and the weekend came to a close with a brunch on the Dune patio

While the celebratory events have come to a close, visitors and residents alike can still enjoy their Sunday champagne brunches and other periodic events For more information, be sure to visit their IG page at www instagram com/fsoceanclub/

Diamond International's 40-carat, platinum set "Crown of Light" necklace was featured at the event.