editor letter

Departing St Barths via heli transfer; Eden Rock - St. Barths’ swim platform.

VALENTINE’S DAY. 3 P.M. I’M IN ST. BARTHS, attempting a front flip off the Eden Rock - St. Barths’ iconic swim platform into a kaleidoscope of ocean blues. My “judge”? A screenwriter and fellow hotel guest I’ve just met, who had a similar idea. As more friends joined a spontaneous, ocean-inspired happy hour, I met a Dutchman, his adorable 12-year-old son, and a Brit who won a bet by leaving rosé-fueled tablemates at the resort restaurant to swim out and join us. To me, this is travel at its finest: serendipitous moments that lead to indelible memories with friends, partners, and family—and with travelers who I will most likely never meet again, yet leave a lasting impression by simply sharing an experience. With CURATED, we hope to deliver surprise-and-delight moments, too. We celebrate big personalities with positive, game-changing lusts for both life and travel. You’ll meet CAPT Jim DiMatteo, a Club Member who has amassed more TOPGUN Adversary flight time than anyone in the history of the US Navy and Marine Corps. We’ll take you on the golf course and in the vineyard with LPGA pro golfer and winemaker Cristie Kerr. Plus, you’ll meet CNN Nomad host and master sommelier, Carlton McCoy. I’m also excited to share dreamy features on Nevis, St. Andrews, and Paris by in-the-know writers. My hope is that within these pages, you’ll be further inspired to visit a come-hither locale that’s been calling. St. Barths was an island I’d imagined visiting for a long while, and I’m already making plans to return. As we head into summer, I wish you sun-filled days and surprise adventure.

HAPPY TRAVELS!