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What’s Inside Volume 1 | Issue 1 | 2012

FEATURES

10 Welcome Aboard 14 Flybys 61 Customs Information 62 Route Map

DEPARTMENTS

PLACES TO GO 23 They’re Back! Florida’s Gulf Coast beach towns are open and rolling out the welcome mat. DON’T MISS 28 Too Good to Miss The best Key Lime pie, a not-so-secret healing hole, and a festival that taps into your artistic side. GETTING PERSONAL 31 Fashion On-the-Go Timeless tunics. LIVING WELL 32 Life in the Slow Lane Fast Eddie Irvine slows it down in Exuma. CREATIVE ENDEAVORS 39 Dance the Pounds Off Surprise moves to shed the weight.

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16 Wish List Shopping worth taking a vacation for, with fine jewelry from Tiffany, Cartier, Bvlgari & more.

53 The Buzz About Bees Abaco is enjoying the sweet taste of honey.

48 COVER STORY: One of a Kind 700 Islands in The Bahamas and only one like Eleuthera.

54 Fast & Seriously Gooooorgeous Bahamas Speed Week gets your heart racing.

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ith the New Year, we turn the page on the old Gulfstream International Airlines and begin writing a new story; a story of growth and expansion, of a revamped fleet featuring top-of-the-line aircraft; a reaffirmed commitment to professionalism and customer satisfaction. The Silver Airways story embodies all of these things, creates jobs and business opportunities everywhere we fly, while also helping our customers, like you, make vacation memories to last a lifetime. We’re taking some very large steps forward today, steps toward a bright future for this company, its shareholders, our team members and importantly, our customers. You will see the promise of our future in the quality of the staff we’ve assembled, the newly added fleet of Saab 340Bplus aircraft, and the design, color and style of the livery that adorns it. We selected the Saab 340Bplus aircraft because of its proven performance capabilities and reliability rating greater than 99%throughout an impressive 14 million hours of flight time, as well as its enhanced safety features, and efficient engines manufactured by General Electric Aviation—one of the leaders in aircraft engine design. Along with the state-of-the-art aircraft, we are pleased to introduce a superior cabin class service, including newly designed lightweight passenger seats with more leg room, larger overhead bins for convenient carry-on storage, and a cooler, more comfortable cabin for our passengers while on the ground. The cabin is also equipped with Active Noise Control, providing you enhanced noise reduction and additional comfort during flight. The attributes of the Saab 340Bplus extend to its eco-friendly capability of cruising at over 325 miles per hour, at an altitude of 25,000 feet, while burning 60% less fuel per hour than a 70-seat regional jet while emitting lower levels of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Safety is always at the forefront of every decision we make, and our team members have undergone extensive training in every aspect necessary to incorporate the Saab 340Bplus into our operational fleet. As Silver Airways, we now embody a look that speaks to the high quality of our operations, the dignity with which our entire staff carries out their daily responsibilities, and the trust we seek to engender with you, our customers. We wanted an experience befitting the dream airline we are striving to become, for you, our loyal customer. Sincerely, Darrell Richardson CEO, Silver Airways

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Flybys Love That Child

The name Damien Davis is fast becoming a household name in The Bahamas, and so is the title of his hit single ‘Love That Child.’ Now a supervisor at a marine attraction at Atlantis, Damien is the poster child for two children’s homes in Nassau, a successful professional, performer, composer who has helped raise awareness and dollars through his music, showing that caring adults—even if they are not your parents—can create magic in a child’s life and instill hope for the future. His song, ‘Love That Child’ has become a feature at benefit concerts and fundraisers to support disadvantaged children. Most recently, nearly 800 people packed the Rainforest Theatre at the Wyndham Resort for the Love That Child benefit concert featuring more than 200 young performers, including the Touch of Class dancers from Philadelphia under the direction of NBA Philadelphia 76-ers dance team director Debbie Apalucci. The CD with the single hit song, Love That Child, can be purchased in Nassau at Buy the Book, West Bay Street or online at TouchofClass.com. Every penny of its $5 cost goes to children’s homes in Nassau.

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Take One Tablet and e-mail me in the Morning

A few years ago, traveling with the convenience of portable gadgets required a long checklist: cell phone, digital camera, e-reader, GPS device, portable DVD player, MP3 player, laptop, alarm clock and more. Leave the camera charger behind and panic would set in before your feet left the ground. Today, more than a decade into the new millennium, travelers globetrot with a single compact device—the tablet, the electronic wonder that is revolutionizing how we communicate, listen to music, read the news. It’s little wonder stores can hardly keep these slate-sized winners on the shelf. According to a study by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, roughly 2 in 10 Americans now own a tablet, a figure that is expected to grow exponentially as prices fall. Tablet apps such as Wikihood make it easy to find information and view points of interest in any major destination. The gadget’s battery life makes it the perfect companion for long flights and the built-in camera feature is ideal for recreational photography. Wi-fi enabled internet keeps you connected to the world you left behind. So the next time you’re packing for a vacation or a brief business trip, carry on and power on one device that serves up the right antidote for all your travel needs.

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Wish List

Gifts Galore!

The best shopping at the best prices. From Cartier to Tiffany, Tag Heuer to Movado, the very best vacation treats are just a stroll away.

David Yurman Boutique Bay Street (242) 3022878; Crystal Court at Atlantis; Marina Village; Paradise Island; Marsh Harbour, Abaco; Harbour Island; Bimini Bay, Bimini; Port Lucaya Marketplace, Freeport, Grand Bahama. (242) 302-2878.

Ray Ban 284 Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas, (242) 302-2800; Marina Village, Crystal Court at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Harbour Island, Port Lucaya Marketplace, Freeport Grand Bahama.

A. Jaffe Signature Bridal Rings John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2800. NIKON John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 3022800; Crystal Court at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village, Bimini Bay Resort & Marina.

David Yurman Boutique Bay Street (242) 302-2878; Crystal Court at Atlantis; Marina Village; Paradise Island; Marsh Harbour, Abaco; Harbour Island; Bimini Bay, Bimini; Port Lucaya Marketplace, Freeport, Grand Bahama. (242) 302-2878.

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PYTHON 284 Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas, (242) 3022800; Marina Village, Crystal Court at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Harbour Island, Port Lucaya Marketplace, Freeport Grand Bahama.

Coin of the Realm Nassau, Charlotte and Bay Streets. (242) 322-4862.

Bvlgari Bvlgari Boutique, Crystal Court at Atlantis, (242) 363-5824. John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau (242) 302-2800.

Cartier Cartier Boutique, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2872; Crystal Court at Atlantis, (242) 363-5808.

Marc Jacobs 284 Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas (242) 302-2800 , Crystal Court at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Marina Village, Mall at Marathon, Harbour Bay, Palmdale, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, Emerald Bay, Exuma, Port Lucaya Marketplace, Freeport Grand Bahama.

Pandora John Bull, 284 Bay Street; Nassau, (242) 302-2800.; Mall at Marathon; Harbour Bay; Marina Village; Marsh Harbour, Abaco; Harbour Island, Eleuthera and Emerald Bay, Exuma.

Tag Heuer John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2800; Marina Village, Crystal Court at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Harbour Island, Port Lucaya Marketplace, Freeport Grand Bahama.

Chanel John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 3022800; Crystal Court at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, Fisherman’s Village, Bimini Bay Resort & Marina.

Colombian Emeralds International Celebrating Life’s Most Memorable Moments. Port Lucaya Marketplace. Grand Bahama International Airport. Rawson Square, Bay Street. 240 Bay Street. Atlantis, Beach Tower. Atlantis, Royal Towers. Marina Village at Atlantis. 1-800-6-NO-DUTY or www.ColombianEmeralds.com.

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Dermalogica John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2800; Crystal Court at Atlantis, (242) 363-3956; Marsh Harbour, Abaco; Harbour Island; Emerald Bay, Exuma.

michael kors John Bull, Crystal Court at Atlantis (242) 363-3956; Marina Village, Paradise Island; Port Lucaya, Marketplace, Freeport, G.B.; Marsh Harbour, Abaco; Dunmore Town, Harbour Island; Emerald Bay, Exuma.

Rebecca Jewellery John Bull, Mall at Marathon (242) 393-4406, Palmdale and Harbour Bay.

JOHN BULL John Bull, Mall at Marathon (242) 393-4406, Palmdale and Harbour Bay.

Swarvoski 303 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 326-0557.

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Chanel John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 3022800; Crystal Court at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village, Bimini Bay Resort & Marina.

Colombian Emeralds International Celebrating Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Memorable Moments. Port Lucaya Marketplace. Grand Bahama International Airport. Rawson Square, Bay Street. 240 Bay Street. Atlantis, Beach Tower. Atlantis, Royal Towers. Marina Village at Atlantis. 1-800-6-NO-DUTY or www.ColombianEmeralds.com.

Graycliff West Hill Street across from Government House, Nassau. (242) 302-9150.

Angelique de Paris John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas, (242) 302-2800. Marina Village, Paradise Island.

gucci John Bull, 284 Bay Street; Nassau, (242) 3022800.; Mall at Marathon; Harbour Bay; Marina Village; Marsh Harbour, Abaco; Harbour Island, Eleuthera and Emerald Bay, Exuma. gucci John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 3022800; Crystal Court at Atlantis.

The Perfume Shop Nassau, (242) 322-2375. John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2872; Marina Village, (242) 363-1152.

Tiffany & Co. John Bull, 284 Bay Street, Nassau, (242) 302-2800; Crystal Court at Atlantis, (242) 363-3956; Marsh Harbour, Abaco; Harbour Island; Emerald Bay, Exuma.

python 284 Bay Street, Palmdale, Mall at Marathon, Harbour Bay, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Emerald Bay, Exuma, Harbour Island, Eleuthera.

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Places to Go

They’re Back! Florida’s Gulf Coast beach towns are open for business and rolling out the welcome mat by Diane Phillips

headline in a midJanuary Pensacola News Journal said in four words what a year earlier seemed unlikely if not downright impossible: Pensacola Beach Seeks Lifeguards. The pay wasn’t great, $13.33/hr (no benefits) and it was just a seasonal job, but the news was awesome. Pensacola was back. And

Florida’s Gulf Coast beach towns are open for business and they’re rolling out the welcome mat, shaking out the sand and shouting “Come on back. The sun is shining and the water’s fine.”

it’s not just Pensacola, but the surrounding towns with their economies tethered to tourism and their futures looking a lot brighter than any had hoped days, weeks and months after the Deepwater Horizon exploded in the Gulf of Mexico April 20, 2010, blowing 4.9 million barrels of oil into Gulf waters, threatening to wipe out fishing, corals, marine life and potentially everything that was dependent upon the sea. As horrendous as it was, as horrifying as the deaths were, as tragic

were the sights of birds with oil-slicked feathers dying because they could not fly, the reality is that the worst fears—that of a lasting catastrophe—never materialized. Nature’s resilience powered through. In short, they’re back—those magical, amazing, inviting Gulf Coast beaches, those little towns with one-story old Florida style motels and restaurants where shorts and a t-shirt are synonymous with dressed up and collecting shells is the antidote for going to the gym. Volume 1 Issue 1 • 23

Places to Go

If You Go Bonifay Water Sports bonifaywatersports.com 460 Pensacola Beach Blvd. Pensacola Beach, FL (850) 932-0633

Seagrove Village Market seagrovevillagemarket.com 3004 S County Highway 395 Santa Rosa Beach, FL (850) 231-5736 Blackwater River State Park in Holt www.floridastateparks.org/ blackwaterriver/  7720 Deaton Bridge Road  Holt, FL  (850) 983-5363 Everglades Rentals & Eco Adventures 107 Camellia Street Everglades City, FL  (239) 695-3299 Edison & Ford Winter Estates 2350 McGregor Boulevard  Fort Myers, FL  (239) 334-7419 Philharmonic Center for the Arts  5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard  Naples, FL  (239) 597-1900

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Places to Go Photos courtesy of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Florida’s Gulf Coast beach towns are open and they’re rolling out the welcome mat, shaking out the sand and shouting “Come on back. The sun is shining and the water's fine.” And fine it is. Up and down and across the Gulf Coast tourists, driven in part by promotional funds from BP as a partial make-up for the oil spill, are arriving in record numbers. It's not just Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. Folks are discovering nearby beach towns like Perdido Key, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Mexico Beach. The toll booth to Pensacola Beach is

getting back to nature: Land or sea, hiking or canoeing, visitors can explore the beautiful Blackwater River State Park. clicking through more visitors than ever. Hotel, motel and homey bed and breakfast inns are enjoying more room nights and fatter tills. So popular is the upper Gulf Coast becoming, in fact, that one regular worried that the old-

Steal away from the beach for a day or a week and head to Blackwater River State Park

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Places to Go fashioned charm of seaside vacationing at its most casual might give way to the temptation to build waterfront McManses, that the very discovery prompted by promotion might lead to a change that would be far more lasting than the Horizon's oil spill. That popularity might change the very environment that locals knew about all along and all these newcomers came to find. Already, three Florida

towns made the top 10 in the popular Gulfscapes Magazine 2011 Voters Choice Awards for Best Gulf Coast Town with Pensacola Beach taking 1st place and Destin and Naples, further south, coming in 6th and 8th. It's all good news for people like John Ehrenreich who owns Bonifay Water Sports in Pensacola and two years ago worried about even keeping his go-cart track

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There are still the magical quiet spots on Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gulf Coast beaches, the best burgers and lip-smacking fish and chips at Seagrove Village Market (Serving Deep Fried Love Since 1949) near Rosemary Beach. open, let alone his parasailing and other water sports. There are still the magical quiet spots on Florida's Gulf Coast beaches, the best burgers and lip-smacking fish and chips at Seagrove Village Market (Serving Love Since 1949) near Rosemary Beach, not far from Destin, and if you really want quiet, steal away from the beach for a day or a week and head to Blackwater River State Park in Holt where the river with a pure sand bottom (reportedly the last full river sand bottom in Florida and one of the few in the world) creates a feeling of timelessness. 600 acres of natural wildlife and unadulterated Florida landscape. Tall cedars and vast stands of cypress mark the park, mangroves hug the shoreline. A wild turkey or white-tailed deer may cross your path. Overnight camping invited with about 30 campsites. Canoeing, kayaking, nature trails. Florida's lesser known coast, the one that takes a back seat to the Gold Coast on the state's busy southeast border, is not so much making a comeback, but becoming a force to be reckoned with and for good reason. With its combination of history (it's reported that Pensacola has been owned by five countries), natural

Places to Go abounds. Among the local favorites —memories you can take home in a jar of the Killer Seafood Simmerin’ Sauce that helped put the no longer Forgotten Coast on the map, a little sauce taking its humble beginnings from an almost neglected coastal town on Florida’s panhandle all the way to Atlanta to win the highfalutin southern honor of Best Extra in the BIG home and garden show. www. forgottencoast.com.

Beach towns along Apalachicola Bay—home of some of the finest seafood, sweetest scallops and choicest oysters you could find and shuck anywhere —are making a name for themselves.

feel the love: Seagrove Village Market boasts it’s been serving up ‘deep-fried love since 1949.’ The iconic Florida Gulf Coast mainstay is easy on the wallet and a find for those hankering for a homemade burger of fuss-free seafood. beauty, interesting and sometimes almost comical architecture, great beaches, friendly people, fine seafood and a sincerely inviting atmosphere, it's worth taking a first look at. And a second.

The Forgotten Coast Pity the Forgotten Coast, so close to the Gulf Coast, so, well, forgotten. Now, thanks to their self-proclaimed forgottenness arousing empathy and curiosity, the little off the beaten path beach towns along Apalachicola Bay —home of some of the finest seafood, sweetest scallops and choicest oysters you could find and shuck anywhere —are making a name for themselves. Mexico Beach, Port Joe, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass are drawing crowds. There’s plenty to do, scalloping on St. Joseph’s Bay, visiting the Apalachicola Chocolate Factory, dropping in at the Indian Pass Raw Bar, rocking on the porch of the historic Gibson Inn, checking out Seahorse Water Safaris , St. Joseph’s Peninsula State Park or St. Joe Wildlife Sanctuary. Fresh seafood

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Don’t Miss

Too Good to Miss No matter what your destination, some things are worth making the trip for

e love some things because they bring back memories and others because they create new ones. Silver Skies is pleased to bring you these three surefire bets that do both— an arts festival in Tampa that is among the area’s annual highlights, a key lime pie worth driving for (thankfully you can

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now order online) and a secret spot in Bimini in the northern Bahamas that makes you feel better just for dipping in its legendary and supposedly healing waters. Here’s what you don’t want to miss in your travels.

Key West Key Lime Pie Company No trip to Key West is complete without a visit to the Key West Key Lime Pie Company. From its award-winning key lime pies and bars to key lime lollipops and even bath and body products, the company is taking the humble key lime pies to

Don’t Miss

new heights. The company has even been featured on the popular Food Network show “Throwdown” with Bobby Flay. Chef Flay competed with Key Lime Pie gurus Jim Brush and Alison Sloat to see who could prepare the best key lime pie. Brush and Sloat have a culinary rags to riches story, originally selling their signature pies on the side of the road before being named the Nation’s Best Pie by the American Pie Council. Sweet! To order online visit keywestkeylimepieco.com

There’s something in the water in Bimini, something magical. A tiny island 7 miles long and just 700ft wide, North Bimini is the most northerly island in the Bahamian archipelago. Though fishing enthusiasts frequent its surrounding waters for some of the best big game fishing around, for decades visitors have been trekking to Bimini’s shallow mangrove swamps to experience one of the island’s best kept secrets, the Healing Hole. The Healing Hole is a freshwater mineral pool nestled in Bimini’s mangrove forest. The labyrinth of narrow, interconnecting tunnels lies beneath the mangrove swamp and empty into the pool, filling it with fresh, mineral-laden water. The water contains high amounts of lithium, sulphur and magnesium. Lithium has been used to treat those suffering from depression while magnesium is necessary for the proper functioning of the body. The clay that forms in the pool is also praised for its skincare benefits.

photos courtesy of Captain Strata Smith, Bimini Healing Arts

Bimini Healing Hole

Tampa The 42nd Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Arts Festival Held in downtown Tampa during the first weekend in March, The Raymond James Gasparilla

Arts Festival is a premier outdoor art show that has been drawing crowds since 1971. The festival features hundreds of artists showcasing pieces including ceramic, digital, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor and wood. Art is available for viewing and purchase with a food court and live entertainment adding to the environment. Check out the festival on March 3 & 4 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

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Creative Endeavors

“Tunics capture the glamour and elegance of the islands without looking trussed up,” shared Lady Eugenie Nuttall, the designer behind Jeannie McQueeny—a resort wear line that originated in Nassau, Bahamas in 2001 and has since gone international.

fashion queen: Jeannie McQueeny designer Lady Eugenie Nuttall pictured at her home in The Bahamas with her dogs May and Flotsam.

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Fashion On-the-Go The Timeless Tunic by Tyrina Neely

e’ve all felt that anxiety that comes with packing. An empty suitcase sits on top of the bed as you stare blankly into your closet, stumped as to what to fill it with. What to take? What to leave? How many dinner dresses to pack—how many pairs of shoes? Having a stellar piece in your wardrobe arsenal that is flattering, wrinkle-resistant and can be dressed up or dressed down will help to take the worry out of packing. A classic, timeless tunic is that piece. A great tunic is a fashion staple that will take you from warm days spent beach-combing to cool nights of oceanfront dining and everything in between. Comfort without sacrificing style, tunics are lightweight and easy to wear, making them ideal for trips. “Tunics capture the glamour and elegance of the islands without looking trussed up,” shared

Lady Eugenie Nuttall, the designer behind Jeannie McQueeny—a resort wear line that originated in Nassau, Bahamas in 2001 and has since gone international. Lady Nuttall found inspiration for the Jeannie McQueeny spring/summer line during a trip to the South Pacific. “My line is all about color and every piece is hand made and hand screened. The colors that I focused on were coral, green and turquoise,” explained Nuttall. The beauty of the South Pacific islands translated into coral tunics with floral and shell embroidery around the neckline, representing the floral and shell leis visitors to the islands are greeted with upon arrival and gifted with upon departure. Bold green hues in the line reflect the bright color of coconuts and ethereal turquoise pieces are an ode to the lagoons

that entranced the designer during her stay. The Jeannie McQueeny line is carried by more than 25 stores worldwide in locations as far ranging as Palm Beach, London, St. Barths and Gstaad.

How To Pull It All Together at the beach: Though the tunic has evolved into much more than just a cover-up, it still serves that purpose beautifully. A silk chiffon version layered over a swimsuit makes a chic cover-up while lounging. Breathable cotton or bamboo versions work well at the beach, providing coverage while remaining cool and dry. at lunch: Shake off that excess sand and slip on denim, cotton or linen shorts and jeweled sandals for a pulled-together look perfect for lunch or afternoon drinks.

Special tunics with dainty embroidery and delicate embellishments transform effortlessly from outdoor fun to indoor fancy.

on the town: For an evening look, pair your tunic with a sleek pencil skirt or relaxed linen pants and fine accessories. When wearing a tunic, balance is the key. Belt your tunic to highlight the waistline, create a womanly silhouette, and pair it with a sleek bottom. According to Nutall, tunics are ideal for “a woman who’s on the move, sophisticated and confident and wants to look glamorous without putting too much effort into it.” Slip a few great tunics into your suitcase for looks that are as easy to wear as they are to pack and are always stylish and timeless.

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Getting Personal

Life in the Slow Lane Fast Eddie Irvine Slows it Down in Exuma by Diane Phillips

’d heard that Eddie Irvine —one of the fastest race car drivers of all time, the jet-setting playboy, the disarmingly good-looking Ferrari phenom—had purchased a private island in Exuma where he was learning how to slow down, but I wasn’t prepared for how slow Fast Eddie had

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gotten. In preparation for the interview, he had artfully arranged chic outdoor furniture, deep brown wicker, thick white cushions, throw pillows, plush and incongruous on a large concrete floor of a second storey patio of a dated restaurant. In addition to his 25-acre

island in the chain in the central Bahamas where other celebs—Nicholas Cage, Johnny Depp, David Copperfield among them —have found their piece of unplugged paradise—Irvine bought this restaurant and the adjoining gas station and marina. They’re all part of the complex where

Getting Personal

I’d heard that Eddie Irvine —one of the fastest race car drivers of all time— had purchased a private island in Exuma where he was learning how to slow down, but I wasn’t prepared for how slow Fast Eddie had gotten.

zoom boom: Despite fame as a Formula 1 driver and fortune as a developer, Eddie Irvine is having the time of his life building his own eco-friendly cottage on his private island in Exuma, trying to leave the smallest footprint possible. we are and it’s hard to say which needs the most remodeling the fastest. He bought them partially because of his love of boats (his personal mega-yacht is in Italy) and partly because owning a marina where he can keep his runabout and his fishing boat and organize delivery of supplies to his island is handy. But we digress, painting a picture of

the cultivated cosmopolitan sophisticate in the land where the two main speeds are slow and dead slow. So, here we are above the marina that he’s been working on, plank by plank and pier by pier, and outside the restaurant that needs attention and above the fuel station built long before gas stations boasted condoms and ATMs and Fast Eddie is greeting us, ready to be interviewed about his new life in the islands. Eddie Irvine turned on the charm, offered us a glass of wine, helping himself to a well-deserved libation after another day of hard labor. I declined (too hard to write and drink). We sank down into the deep white cushions. I was about to ask the first and most obvious question: Had Fast Steady Eddie, winner of the

Grand Prix, Monte Carlo regular, Ferrari legend, a man who catapulted race car driving into property development and amassed a fortune estimated at up to $200 million, a man whose energy pulsed so fast you could feel it, had he really learned to live life in the slow lane? That is, I was about to ask when he totally obliterated any need for such a question with his next move. Fast Eddie plopped down on the couch, stretched out his legs, and reclined for the next hour and then some barely lifting his head above his elbow. The wind blew. The sun slipped down. The night air stirred. And Eddie continued to recline, occasionally raising his elbow 45 degrees to reach for his glass of wine.

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Getting Personal

For Eddie Jr., the son of a scrap yard dealer, there were no indoor toilets, but there was no shortage of toys—cars and cars and more cars. energy that he was trying to diffuse, even prone on a Saturday night, or how he was going to overcome his desire for a busy social life, even if it came at a slower pace. He only drank moderately, but he rested thoroughly. It was a first for me, to conduct an entire interview with someone lying down, except for the times I followed a young man with cancer. But oddly enough, it was okay. I couldn’t tell whether Irvine was making a statement or legitimately resting. He spoke freely, openly which was what mattered and in the end, you could not help but admire what he had made of himself and wonder what he was going to do with all the

Here is his story, abbreviated. Eddie Irvine was born Edmund Irvine, Jr. in a small town near Bangor in Northern Ireland. He describes his father, Edmund Irvine, Sr., as a scrap yard dealer, though his real love was being an amateur race car driver. For Eddie Jr., who calls his background working class (no indoor toilets until he was much older), there was no shortage of toys—cars and cars and more cars. Before he learned to shave,

he could pull apart an engine, strip a car and put it back together again. Unlike most race drivers, he never raced go-karts, but began with the real thing in his early teens. With his father there to cheer him on, he entered his first race. “It was rainy and I spun off. It wasn’t a great start,” he said. Race after race, Eddie Sr. watched as

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Getting Personal young Eddie tried his hardest to beat everything on the track. Time after time he failed, but he was making progress. And then the big moment, the first win. “The first time I won was the one time my father wasn’t there.” It was 1985, France, he was 20 and the start of what would become a career in Formula 3, Formula 3000 and Formula 1, culminating in his being selected by Ferrari to be one of its two lead drivers from 1996-1999, a heyday that has pay-offs even today. “I went from being a Formula 1 driver to being a superstar,” he says (still reclining.) “The Ferrari legend rubs off on you. In any given year, there are only two in the world and I was one and it was my good fortune that the other one, Michael Schumacher, my partner, was older, married and boring. And I was having a really good time, really good.” Fast cars, first class travel, private jets and new tracks and circuits, replete with fine food, liquor, cigars and women

“I went from being a Formula 1 driver to being a superstar,” he says. “The Ferrari legend rubs off on you...I was having a really good time, really good.” who oozed in desire at the sound of the car and the sight of its driver. “You walk into a night club—doesn’t matter whether you are in Italy or New York —and every girl in the room wants you. You are treated like a rock star and you begin to believe you are.

It was a heady life that continues to serve Irvine well. “Last week I was in New York and I was having dinner with John McEnroe and Bruce Springsteen, and I realized I was still living on the Ferrari reputation.” While Irvine outdid his partner on the social circuit, he could never match Schumacher’s seven-time world record on the track. Yet Irvine’s stats are impressive. 148 races, 191 points, four major wins, 26 podiums, solid finishes in countries from one end of the globe to the other, as much at home on the track in Australia as in America, in Japan as in the UK. After a while, he realized that for all the glamour, the glitz, the women, the hoopla, it was just a job. “Once they start to pay you, you have to perform. I’m not sure you enjoy racing so much. You just got to do the job.” And now Exuma. The contrast is startling, but the interest in building makes sense when you consider these two facts: As a youngster, he saw the

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Getting Personal revenue his grandmother earned from a few small houses she rented out, and as an adult, he earned his fortune through property development, mostly in Florida. It’s almost as if the real Eddie Irvine was Boy Interrupted by a 20-year race car driving stint. His fascination with Exuma in the central Bahamas was a gradual affair that began when he visited friends on their private island. Struck by the beauty but antsy and restless at first,

it took him four days to calm down and by that time, he was hooked. The search for an island of his own took another five years. Now he calls his 25 acres “his baby” and says lolling in its surrounding water is ‘like bathing in a bottle of Sapphire Gin, it’s that clear.” Much as he loves it, he’s wise enough to know it cannot be his complete life. He maintains other residences and his private plane. And when he is in Exuma, owning the marina and

He hauls lumber, isn’t afraid of hard work, building his own place, working side by side with local laborers. It’s a galaxy away from the dizzying world of fast Ferraris and faster women. keeping his boats there makes it easy to scoot across to the city of George Town, population 2,000, and the fuel station, boats, restaurant will keep him busy as will developing his land. He wants to leave the smallest footprint possible, using green systems, solar energy and shutters instead of windows, like old Bahamian cottages. He hauls lumber, isn’t afraid of hard work, building his own place, working side by side with local laborers. It’s a galaxy away from the dizzying world of fast Ferraris and faster women. But, he explains, real race car drivers are not risk takers. “We’re risk calculators. A lot of my friends do drugs. I don’t do drugs, I know how to push the brake. And this life is good.” The interview is coming to an end. At first, he doesn’t stand to say goodbye. Then he remembers and rises. There is almost a look of longing that we have other places to go and people to see.

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Living Well

From Zumba to belly dancing and hip-hop, dance-inspired workouts are once again the chic way to shed pounds.

Belly dancing can burn 300 calories an hour and help prevent osteoporosis.

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Dance the Pounds Off Popular dance workouts are hot new ways to stay fit

itch the treadmill, stow the stationary bike and ‘shake what your mama gave ya!’ From Richard Simmons’ iconic exercise videos popular in the 80s to Billy Blanks’ Tae Bo craze that had the average Joe kickboxing the pounds off to heartthumping beats in the 90s, each decade heralds in a new way to get fit and live well. An ode to the aerobics videos that dominated the 80s, danceinspired workouts are once again the chic way to shed pounds. From Zumba to belly dancing and hip-hop, burn calories and shed pounds while you take to the floor.

Zumba The Zumba workout burst onto the fitness scene in 2001, instantly appealing to those who want to get fit and have fun doing it.

by Tyrina Neely

‘Ditch the Workout—Join the Party’ was the catchy phrase that lured more than 12 million people in more than 125 countries to dance their way to good health with the Latin danceinspired program. So what’s it all about? Zumba combines Latininfluenced dance moves with resistance training backed by an entrancing sound track inspired by hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue and mambo music. Burning 500 calories an hour, it’s fun and effective.

Belly Dancing It’s all in the hips! The belly dancing workout has become one of the most popular dance-inspired workouts to slim your silhouette. With celebrities including Shakira and Beyonce incorporating belly-dance inspired moves in their choreography, the

workout quickly became a pop-culture craze. Shimmies, hip hits and undulations combined with kicks and arm movements are the primary movements in this dance technique that works wonders to strengthen the core. This non-impact, weightbearing exercise focuses on isolating various body parts, helping to improve the flexibility of the torso. It is also a great workout option for older fitness enthusiasts who want to prevent osteoporosis. Belly dancing workouts typically burn 300 calories per hour.

jaw-dropping figure and the power-packed hip-hop workout is the way to get it. Hard-hitting dance moves set to fast-paced sound tracks make for an excellent cardio workout and a savvy way to brush up on your dance skills. Say goodbye to 350 calories per hour with the typical hip-hop workout routine.

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have never been an early riser. Then I met Eleuthera. Out of the stillness of the early morning silence erupts the squawk of a rooster—the local alarm clock, crowing with the sun's rising and I am reminded that I’m back on ‘da island’. From the moment the glow of the dawn’s rays

tea. I can recall my greatgrandmother who grew up in Eleuthera bringing boxes of the Thompsons’ pineapple tarts with her on the mailboat to Nassau every summer. After the adults claimed their share of the booty, I along with my cousins would clamor for a stash of the sweet mini-tarts. It’s this memory

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Eleuthera to show up and show off—and show off it does. Smiling and happily satiated, I set out for a day of exploration on land so narrow there are parts where you can see both the eastern and western coastlines as you drive along Queen’s Highway, the sole main road that runs North

through a porthole where the contrast is stunning. On this day, standing atop the bridge 60 feet above sea level where there is just enough parking on the side for one curious visitor at a time, the competing sides of Eleuthera are breathtaking. A stiff wind whips the Atlantic and the sea is

family fun: Eleuthera offers family-friendly activities as well as once-in-a-lifetime events, like a wedding day at Tippy’s. peek through the window of the quaint colonial style cottage in Current, North Eleuthera until long after the sun retires for the evening, I’m reminded that Eleuthera seduces you with its idiosyncrasies and delicate beauty. The birds are beginning to sing their songs as I wander outside the turquoise colored cottage. The ocean gently laps up against the hand carved stone stairs leading from the cottage to the sea, beckoning me to indulge in an early morning swim. I resist. I’ve set my sights on visiting the famous Thompson’s Bakery in Gregory Town for a breakfast of fresh pineapple tarts and homegrown mint

that sends me on a sojourn to taste the first tarts emerging sweet and flaky from the oven that has been churning out local baked goods for decades. Eleuthera was once the pineapple capital of the universe. Though most of its lush pineapple fields are gone, the island still produces some of the sweetest pineapples in the world, attracting scores of visitors to Gregory Town for the annual Pineapple Festival. (May 30-June 4, 2012) The bakery sits atop a steep hill. If you came for the taste, the magnificent panoramic ocean views that come along with a visit to the Gregory Town mainstay is an added bonus. Just like

and South for the island's 110 miles. Located 15 minutes by air from Nassau or an hour from South Florida, Eleuthera is about 250 miles southeast of Ft. Lauderdale. Unlike most islands in The Bahamas that are flat, Eleuthera is hilly, particularly in the north where lush greenery borders long stretches of rolling road. The Atlantic Ocean with its deep blues lies on one side, the Caribbean Sea with sparkling, calm turquoise colors lies on the other. There is a particular point, called the Glass Window Bridge, named after the view you get if you are on a boat at eye level looking

boiling. Whitecaps build until they became rollers slamming into limestone cliffs. Pound, pound, pound, wild and furious, churning the whites of wave tops into froth. And just a turn of a head away, the water is as smooth as silk, soft as a baby bath. The two sides are divided only by a wall of coral with that now world famous glass window aperture. Evocative contrasts are omnipresent. Driving stretches of long, mostly empty roads, there is the occasional expensive European vehicle and, a moment later, a series of abandoned silos, some covered with vines. The silos that once held feed for poultry and dairy cattle

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sights to be seen: Top: A Trumphet fish hovers on the reef. Left: St. Patrick’s Parish, Governor’s Harbour. Above: The Glass Window Bridge. stand as stark, almost eerie, reminders of the days when Eleuthera was booming. For nearly 40 years, Hatchet Bay Plantation produced enough chicken, eggs and milk to satisfy much of Nassau's needs. Today, its silos, ghosts against the sky, are stalwart tributes to days when folks dressed up and drove for miles to

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wine, dine and dance at the nearby Hatchet Bay Yacht Club. Thirty-five years after it closed, there are fresh reports that an American couple who have been visiting the island for years are planning to bring the poultry farm business back to life, a welcome injection into the local economy. But there are also those who

like the quiet of Eleuthera and while they welcome the revival of Hatchet Bay, do not want to see their prized island become the latest tourism hot spot. Quiet is good, they say. Serene is even better and from north to south and everywhere in between there is a sense of serenity about Eleuthera.

We landed at Governor's Harbour Airport in the center of the island that is so long it is served by three airports with international flights, Rock Sound in the South, Governor's Harbour and North Eleuthera, the busiest of the three because of its proximity to the popular small islands off the Eleuthera mainland, the fishing village of Spanish Wells and the tiny resort town of Harbour Island with its fishing-village-dollhouselike architecture and array of culinary delights. South of Governor's Harbour, along the Banks Road, long drives lead to beachfront estates. Here, too, is the world-famous Tippy's restaurant where Mariah Carey who owns property not far away has popped in on many an occasion. Continuing south, rolling hills give way to more great beaches and the famed Cape Eleuthera Resort & Yacht Club where homes and townhomes are available for rent. Cape Eleuthera is sheer luxury with a homey feel. The sprawling resort with its popular marina and Barracuda's Bar & Grille consistently ranks #1 among Eleuthera's 16 hotels on TripAdvisor.com. Served by Rock Sound Airport, Cape Eleuthera is adjacent to a magnificent 4,500-acre beach preserve, helping to safeguard privacy and privilege. The resort is a favorite for weddings and events. Friendly concierge service arranges diving, fishing, snorkeling and other excursions. Cape

Eleuthera Resort, which boasts one of the few marinas on an isle of hills, estates, well-paved roads, pink sand beaches and incredible views but few natural harbors, is especially popular among boaters and recent played host to a wahoo fishing tournament. Some of the best diving in The Bahamas is found at the southern tip of Eleuthera. Ocean Fox Diving at Cotton Bay operates out of Davis Harbour Marina, offering SCUBA certification and a variety of dive experiences, fishing, snorkeling and beach excursions. For the experienced diver, the Wall dive is a favorite, a drop-off of 50-60 feet exposing an underwater world where natural light all but vanishes but the eyes see deepwater species begging to be captured on camera. Even at much shallower depths, marine life is as plentiful as it is colorful in Eleuthera. Again, the contrasts— the coziness of Tippy's and the condo hotel of Pineapple Fields and less than 20 minutes away the stark stunning architecture of the Sky Beach Club where California-fresh meets Scandinavianminimalist. Built high on

the cliffs, the view from the top where homes that double as a condo hotel are unforgettable. The property is so steep you have to drive from hilltop to beach. Al fresco dining here is sophisticated. On a breezy Sunday afternoon, locals like Martina Carroll who left the bustle of Nassau for the quiet of Eleuthera are gathered. The eccentricity of the island is a magnet drawing the eccentric to it. Artists. Writers. Musicians. Some, like Lenny Kravitz and the Black Crowes, hang out at Elvira's where Chicky, an ageless proprietor with long silver pony tail, has equipped the place with everything the passing artist needs—drums, guitars, trombone, mouth harp, sax. "They used to stop by 'cause they heard about us and they'd say, "If I just had my guitar or my drums, I'd sit in' so I borrowed some money and I got them the drums and guitar and now they got no excuse so when they are here, they just come in and jam. We've had some real talent in this little place." Outside, a few locals sit at a wooden table that has seen better days and you have the feeling they'll be there next time you come by which you promise Chicky you'll do. "Any Tuesday or Saturday, we got music," he adds as you depart. Most of Eleuthera's activity—and even the word activity could be an exaggeration—centers around Governor's Harbour, smack dab in the middle and where the Urgo family

landmarks: Top: Harbour Island’s most famous tree. Above: Empty silos are ghosts against the Eleuthera sky. is crafting a lodging and dining jewel, Cocodimama. Above all, Eleuthera is about her beaches, so many they seem to hold hands. Trees serve as windbreaks. Sea oats protect the dune. No hawking, no selling of jet ski rides or paper umbrella drinks. Just peace and quiet. Many believe that of all the islands in

The Bahamas, Eleuthera is the next comeback story. Meantime, the sign in the little blue and white church advises that at St. Patrick's Parish, it's Confessions by Appointment. The church is quiet. It is a lot like Eleuthera, filled with an air of peace, promise, hope and gentleness, open to tomorrow's visitor.

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Z T U Z O B A U B BEES

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hite & Church, a new restaurant in New York, is creating a buzz with its crunchy, toasted bee-topped cocktails. There’s a savory drink made with lemon juice, dried bees and a sprig of rosemary. There’s another made with cinnamon flavored rum, apple juice and bees. Hold the stingers. While most of us don’t think of bees as the drink or food of choice, the reality is that the busy buzzing little flying creatures play a critical role in the production of what we eat. And a shortage is sending warranted rumblings of concern through the heartland of America and throughout Florida where the output of citrus fields is directly related to the benevolence of the propagating bees. Farmers, who rent hives by the hundreds, are dependent on the presence of bees buzzing from one plant to another, pollinating, their frenzied natural fertilization increasing agricultural output by an average of 30%. Fewer bees mean less volume and less volume

buzzing around: Opposite page: Wild beehive in Casuarina Point, Abaco. Above: James Rees, a realtor by day and beekeeper by hobby. means higher prices at the cash register. While most of the world worries about a declining bee population, blaming what is known as Colony Collapse Disorder on everything from pesticides to cell phones, an island in the northern Bahamas is experiencing a bee population explosion. Abaco is abuzz with honey bees and that’s a sweet treat for the island’s farmers, serious backyard gardeners, and anyone who loves the sweet taste of honey. “Abaco seems to be the perfect bee environment,” says James Rees, a realtor by day and beekeeper by hobby. “There’s no frost, no snow, no natural enemies and a constant food source.” Constant food means an availability of bees, since the favorite food of bees is other bees—preferably from different hives and even species. In the Bahamian

bug-eat-bug world, there are no natural enemies like yellow jackets and hornets. It’s also a world that’s highly sophisticated with a clear separation of labor. Within the colony, each bee has a task ranging from foraging to cleaning the queen’s waste matter. A queen bee can lay up to 1900 eggs daily and lives about two years, a worker bee about 140 days. Rees, one of several beekeepers in Abaco, and environmentalist Mike Parotti have reason to believe the population is growing. They’ve seen an increase in the rate of the annual rite of Spring of hive-splitting, an indicator of good health, ideal conditions and strong reproductive capability —how bees spread their collective wings. In some places, Spring passes without any attention to the annual rite. When the old bees die off, there’s no new hive replacing it. “In

Abaco, hives have been splitting once, even twice a year. They make a new queen and she takes half the hive with her. Just prior to splitting the hive, half the original bees will form in a ball and hang around up a tree for a few days. When they find a suitable place, they build their new hive.” In a book called A Spring Without Bees, author Michael Schacker explores Spring in other places without the expected hive-splitting and in a YouTube video says $15 billion worth of fruits, nuts and vegetables is pollinated by bees annually. Without the presence of bees on farms, crops diminish, our entire food cycle is impacted. When Rees is told the bees’ search for a new hive is a lot like househunting, he chuckles at the comparison of his hobby to his profession. He spends most of his days touring potential buyers around Schooner Bay, showing people who have perfectly fine, if not gorgeous homes, property for a second home in a community that has gained international attention. “If Abaco is perfect for bees, it must say something about the sweet island life,” he laughs.

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ike Fisher’s t-shirt said it all: Some people collect art. We drive it. Fisher, from Traverse City, Michigan, (Bocar XP25) was surrounded by vintage classic cars and racing beauties, their bodies sleek and shining, their babied engines revving and purring. Fisher was in Nassau for Bahamas Speed Week Revival 2011, a racing-social-car collectors event the likes of which had not been seen in The Bahamas for nearly 50 years. More than 40 cars, several of them valued in the multimillion$, many from the UK., others from the U.S and several of the hottest entries from The Bahamas itself, converged on Nassau for the five-day series Nov. 30-Dec. 4. Lotus, Jags, Vipers, Ferraris, Maseratis, Shelby GT, OSCA, Bristol, ‘Vettes, Porsches, Austin Healeys—once and still-fast racing machines—gleamed in the midday Bahamas sun, climbing hills to an historic fort, doing ceremonial and real laps racing the clock and each other single file in a narrow strip of land with spectators on one side and the clear blue waters of the harbor on the other. A few came from across town, like Don Aranha’s red ‘Vette and Bahamas former

above photo by Derek Smith, Jr. below photo by Morgan McKinney

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and the winner is: Sir Stirling Moss leads a group of drivers.

A welcome reception with incredible food and music at Government House with the Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes and Lady Foulkes, an elegant cocktail party at fivestar Graycliff, a street party hosted by luxury retailer Carlo Milano, a luncheon at the exclusive Lyford Cay Club hosted by participants Peter and Pippa Vlasov, he of vintage and spiffy Mercedes Benz and she of the dramatic black Ferrari GTS 275, (Please, Santa, I’ll never ask for another thing). For five days and eight events, the heady days and nights of social scenarios and happenings spun as fast as the wheels on the track. And overseeing and lapping it all up was the legendary Sir Stirling Moss and his vivacious wife, Lady Moss. It had been 50 years exactly since Sir Stirling had won the Nassau Race Week Trophy during the original speed weeks that were the highlight of the social scene in Nassau from 1954-1966. Everywhere he went during his re-appearance, Sir Stirling was flanked and adored by those who remembered and those whose parents had told them of the legend. This man—more than an iconic race car driver, a brand—drew so many media requests that the Ministry of Tourism could not accommodate all and the agency that handled media passes doled out over a hundred for photographers alone. Throughout, he and Lady Moss remained calm, laughing, answering millions of questions, posing for photos, juggling interviews, fine food, friendship and vintage cars.

attorney general and still prominent lawyer Sean McWeeney who entered his ‘65 Mustang in the island tour and Concours d’Elegance. In a world of what’s new is best, older won hands-down. A 1955 Lister Bristol neglected and forgotten for 40 years in a barn in England before being found, auctioned off to and restored by driver Stephen Bond took top honours in the series of time trials, beating the number two car, a Ford GT driven by Phil Brett by under Lotus, Jags, Vipers, Ferraris, Maseratis, Shelby half a second on the 1.1 mile circuit. Less than GT, OSCA, Bristol, ‘Vettes, Porsches, Austin seven seconds separated first from fifth after a Healeys—once and still-fast racing machines— full day’s runs. Only the social scenes sparked more glitz and glam than the cars that starred. gleamed in the midday Bahamas sun. 56 • Volume 1 Issue 1

Photo by Richard Hokemeir

it’s bond...stephen bond: Stephen Bond in his Lister Bristol. “We called this Speed Week Revival because we were testing the waters, bringing back something that was tremendously successful many decades ago,” said Speed Week President Jimmie Lowe, who spent more than a year with local colleagues and U.K. race organizer David McLaughlin living, eating, breathing, Speed Week. “We thought if it was successful, we would be able to build a proper track for next year and give the cars a chance to really race instead of doing time trials and the hill climb.” So successful was it that two weeks later photos of Bahamas Speed Week blasted on the Reuters wall on Times Square and in Las Vegas. The popular French TV show “Turbo” aired a two-hour special on The Bahamas based on its threeperson crew coming out for Speed Week. More headlines about Speed Week are still rolling out from Canada, the U.S. and England where hot cars are next to godliness. Entire blogs devoted to the experience. Photo by roland rose

And what an experience it was. Between polished bodies on two legs and sleek lines on four wheels, it was hard not to name-drop. Here, a glistening red Maserati 450S that nabbed top prize in the Concours d’ Elegance at Lyford Cay, driven by Rob Walton, CEO of Walmart, with co-driver wife Melani by his side. Over there, a Ford GT that took second place in time trials driven by TopGear guy Phil Brett and a little further down the track, John Lewis of John Lewis stores in the U.K. heritage driving a vintage Ferrari Testarossa, with his co-driver, wife Penelope by his side. And local driver Pippa Vlasov, of a shipping and other businesses fortune, behind the wheel of a black Ferrari 275 GTS enough to make any heart beat faster while hubby Peter drove the classic Mercedes Benz. Despite the posh setting, the fine cars, cigars and Graycliff chocolates, the all-day catering of the Paddock Club, the backdrop of Nassau’s famed Fish Fry which got all dressed up with new paving and landscaping for the party, drivers remained down to earth. Accustomed to slow gin and fast cars, to fine wine and women who drive by their side, they were happy to share an interest in what some call a hobby, others term an obsession, and for The Bahamas, an economic boost with interesting long-term impact summed up by one driver. “I’ll be back. I’ll bring my other child. The one that doesn’t require special fuel, just a beach.”

thumbs up: Minister of Tourism Senator Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace and Sir Stirling wished good luck by Lady Moss.

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photo by cookie kinkead 2010

From family to celebrity friendly, a steady stream of vacationers, honeymooners, love birds, fishing buddies, and individuals looking to spend quality time away seek out this glorious destination year round.

By Margie Kaye

Coral Sands’ Four Cottages Offer Dream Homes Away From Home A s if the worldrenowned pink colored sand beach, sun streaked turquoise water, delectable island fare and laid back luxurious amenities weren’t tempting enough to make you pack your bags for the Coral Sands Resort in Harbour Island, Bahamas, they have recently added four new beachfront one and two bedroom colonial style cottages and another two-bedroom cottage to their inviting selection of accommodations offering just a few more reasons 58 • Volume 1 Issue 1

for you to come and stay a while at Coral Sands. Brimming with attention to detail and indulgent comfort, these beautifully appointed dream cottages are awash in environmentally friendly function and designer décor, making them the ideal destination for an island escape. A wondrous blending of luxury and tranquility converge for the ultimate in relaxation. One twobedroom and two onebedroom cottages are located directly on the

ocean front with breath taking ocean views; the other one bedroom model is nestled just 100 feet from the beach with a spectacular ocean view. The cottages each feature plush memory foam king size beds stylishly dressed in fine Anichini linens, crowned with headboards and surrounded by custom night tables, a desk, and bookshelves beautifully designed to house your belongings, creating a comfortable and homey feeling.

Walnut plank wood floors adorned with area rugs add drama and warmth to each cottage, where every mood is enhanced with custom lighting and decorative blackout window drapes. Whether enjoying a book perched in the oversized reading chair, watching television on the 32” flat screen television or winding down to music on your iPod, every comfort and convenience is there for the guests to enjoy. After a day spent basking in the sun, you can wash your cares away in the

sensuous free standing bathtub illuminated by soft chandelier lighting or step into the large walk-in shower boasting oversized jet shower heads and a sitting bench for a spalike experience. A round decorative porthole window invites sunlight, sunsets and star gazing, and adds to the essence of seaside serenity. If you can’t get enough of nature’s beautiful surroundings, retreat to your spacious outdoor covered terrace with designer lounging furniture and day beds, and all the fresh air you can inhale. The cottage wet bar complete with refrigerator, coffee maker and tea kettle keep your favorite libations and snacks close at hand for enjoying an intimate happy hour day or night. You can double your pleasure and your living space in the new two bedroom cottage, Sea Oats, the ultimate beach front villa at Coral Sands featuring the same artistry

and architecture of the one bedroom cottages. Sea Oats features two elegant master bedrooms, two luxurious bathrooms, kitchenette and dining areas presenting the ideal scenario for families and friends traveling together and maintaining their privacy when desired. The master Colonialstyle bedrooms are cloaked in warmth with walnut plank floors, area rugs and designer furnishings built with shee shan sustainable wood. Elegant French doors stretch nine feet tall welcoming sunlight and awe inspiring views of the world famous pink sand beach just steps down the path leading from the cottage. The living/sitting room offers a tranquil setting indoors, as does the spacious outdoor covered terrace. With ceiling fans stirring the intoxicating ocean air and an array of inviting patio furniture grouped atop the Ipe hard wood decking, the living is

laid back from sun up until sun down, and then some. The beauty of this quaint 37-room boutique hotel lies in the understated elegance that transcends the property, set along the notorious pink sand three mile stretch of beach recognized as the most beautiful beach in the Caribbean by the Travel Channel, and consistently voted as one of the top five beaches in the world. From family to celebrity friendly, a steady stream of vacationers, honeymooners, love birds, fishing buddies, and groups looking to spend quality time away seek out this glorious destination year round. With weather consistently warm, in the 70s and 80s, balmy nights and breezy days make for a comfortable stay with a nobrainer light dress code and mindset of “anything goes.” Staying on the lush grounds at Coral Sands is an all encompassing date with down time, but if the adventurer in you beckons, Coral Sands’ efficient and friendly staff will happily arrange various island excursions including deep sea fishing, scuba diving, bone fishing, and scenic tours by bicycle or golf cart. Whether a picnic on a private island is on your wish list or a historic tour of Dunmore Town is right up your alley, your hosts will make it happen for you. When night falls and dinner plans call, gourmet dining is what’s on the menu at the resort’s own Terrace Restaurant, considered to be amongst

the finest restaurants in the Bahamas, and boasting a new and delectably varied menu. With culinary creations orchestrated by Executive French Chef Ludovic Jarland, there are tempting selections of surf and turf elegantly plated and sumptuously prepared to your liking. The chef himself often appears tableside to make his personal recommendations for a guaranteed palate pleasing experience. Pan

Seared Mahi-Mahi in a Salsa Verde Sauce, Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, and Caribbean Bouillabaisse overflowing with an assortment of lobster, grouper, shrimp, mussels and clams bathed in a vegetable broth are among the favorites ordered each evening, along with creative spins on the fresh catch of the day. With all there is to savor at this beautiful island resort, isn’t it time to unpack your bags and stay a while? Paradise awaits at Coral Sands, where the living is easy in your home away from home. Chapel Street, Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, Bahamas. www. coralsands.com 800-468-2799 or 242-333-2350.

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In-Flight Menu

Complimentary Non-Alcoholic Coke Orange Juice Diet Coke Cranberry Juice Sprite Apple Juice Club Soda Bloody Mary Mix Ginger Ale Spring Water Tonic Water

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Budweiser $5 Corona Extra $5 Heineken $5 Absolut Vodka $6 Tanqueray Gin $6 Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum $6 The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch $6 Canadian Club Reserve Whisky $6 Jim Beam Black Bourbon $6 Chardonnay $5 Merlot $5

Available on Saab 340Bplus only. Please Note: Name brands and menu items are subject to change without notice.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR YOUR ARRIVAL IN THE UNITED STATES INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE A SU ARRIVO A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS On your arrival at any U.S. airport all passengers, including those in transit to another country, must fill out a customs declaration (blue) form and, if pertinent, an immigration form (green or white). To facilitate compliance with the necessary documentation you will find some brief instructions on this matter below. Many thanks to you for your cooperation.

ATTENTION • Write your country using English • Write male or female • If you are in transit to another country: Write down TRANSIT TO...in address in the U.S.

A su llegada a cualquier aeropuerto de EE.UU., todos los pasajeros, incluidos aquellos que realizan tránsito con destino a otro país, deben rellenar una declaración de aduanas (impreso azul0 y, si procede, un impreso de inmigración (impreso verde o blanco). Para facilitarles conforme a la documentación necesaria, encontrarán en estas páginas unas breves instrucciones al respecto. Muchas gracias por su colaboración.

ATENCIÓN • Escriba su país en INGLËS • Escriba MALE Ö FEMALE • Si está en tránsito a otro país, escriba TRANSIT TO ..en la dirección en EE.UU.

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Routes

Jamestown

Pensacola

Franklin

Bradford

Dubois

Tallahassee

Cleveland

Gainesville

Parkersburg

Lewisburg

Orlando Tampa

Treasure Cay

Palm Beach Fort Lauderdale

Freeport

Marsh Harbour

Miami

Lewistown

Wolf Point

Bimini

Sidney Glendive

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Billings

Glasgow

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Harve

Miles City

Eleuthera Governor’s Harbour

Key West

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Havana

*** Cuba Route is Charter Service Only: ALL CUBA Charters are subject to U.S. Government approval.

Georgetown

Alliance Partnerships & Frequent Flyer Programs

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As part of our long standing Code-share partnership with Silver Airways, you can earn miles on Continental Connection flights operated by Silver Airways when booked with a United Airlines code and flight number. To enroll in Mileage Plus call (800) 421-4655 or visit the website at: www.ual.com. *Valid on United & Silver Airways Code-share flights.

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The five restaurants that comprise the resort’s notable dining collection offer pairings of International cuisine with Beringer varietals corked exclusively for Sandals.

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An Oceanfront Resort ROOMS, SUITES AND VILLAS APPOINTED TO PERFECTION Picture a sprawling island home, where the fine furnishings are inspired by the British West Indies, all the technologies are in place for your comfort, and windows overlook an endless sea of blue. This should give you the sense of what a typical suite is like at Sandals Emerald Bay. There are 183 rooms, suites and beachfront villas, and all come with the services of a butler trained to the exacting standards of the Guild of Professional English Butlers.