Red Ginger.

How many restaurants have you been to, where it says "Fresh Tropical Cuisine" on the top of the menu, c''mon now! How amazing is that. I am just into the beginnings of my research on Belize, and loving this place. It definitely needs to be visited by moi, within the next year.

While searching through some travel and guide sites, I came across the restaurant Red Ginger. Located in San Pedro at the Phoenix Resort, Red Ginger offers a variety of popular Caribbean dishes, as well as some local flavour. Nom Nom Nom. 

See some of their delicious options below....

 ~~Grilled Snook with a guava tamarind glaze and zesty mango salsa, served with coconut rice and grilled calabazitas

~~Honey-chipotle glazed braised beef short ribs with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley

~~Crispy shrimp with a lime-habanero sauce served atop a green plantain toston with guacamole

 

FULL MENU HERE!

 

Are you drooling yet. Oi Papi!

 

Red Ginger, does offer the restaurant as a venue space. It's not the largest (60 people seated inside, with additional room on the patio) however, for a small wedding, corporate function or gathering it would a beautiful spot in some pretty beautiful scenery. They offer full banquet menus, and can make recommendations for what they don't offer (i.e. wedding cakes etc.) Just remember that this restaurant is located within a resort, thus there will be surrounding resort rules, in order to not impose on guests.

If you happen to be in Belize, or you've been to Red Ginger I would love to see a comment.

I'm so hungry now....

Palazzo Versace.

I am almost positive that everyone knows or owns a little piece of Versace. The fabrics and design that come out of their fashion shows are some of the best in the world. Not many people I talk to at home have heard about the Versace Palazzo Luxury Hotel, located in the Gold Coast, in Brisbane, Australia.(Every time I type Australia, my heart breaks to go back..never fails) This hotel located on the Broad Beach Marina, is probably one of the most amazing places I have every stayed at. You just want to hug the pillows, and maybe wear a couple of curtains.

Palazzo Versace boasts a total of four dining areas.Vie Bar + Restaurant, which overlooks the privately owned marina. There is Il Barocco which remains open all day and offers a delicious array of Italian meals. Then there is the Le Jardin - Lobby Lounge, where one can enjoy high tea or late evening cocktails. Finally there is Vanitas which hosts the most amazing international cuisine ever! I mean ever!

I'm not going to go into detail about their event details and options, as they do have many however they do have a total of 6 different conference areas allowing for up to 500 guests to be accommodated. Check out their Meetings and Events here.

If you are ever on the Gold Coast, and you want a fancy night out or a quick cuddle with some gown like curtains, make your way to the Palazzo Versace. You won't want to leave.

Caribe Cafe

I think I have pretty much covered the Bahamas. Covered what I like anyways. Sorry I have been MIA for the past week, but I had a Telethon Event for work and it was crazy busy. But I'm back, however gearing up for a few events in the upcoming months and may dissapear again. But hey, I warned you. Don't miss me too much.

Caribe Cafe.

If your in Bahamas and you don't want to do the whole fancy dinner/lunch or buffet. You have to try the Caribe Cafe. Located inside the Sheraton Nassau on Cable Beach. They have the yummiest jumbo shrimp grilled sandwich you will ever eat in your life. TRUST

So Check it out, and while your at it follow me on twitter : @LaurenSquizzI

Kamalame Cay.

Hope everyone had a woozy St. Patrick's Day! I opted for a dinner party instead this year, and really missed the green beer. I may just start adding food colouring to every beer. Festive don't ya think?

So I was doing a bit more research on the parts of Bahamas that I haven't been too, and I happened to stumble on this gem of a private resort called Kamalame Cay. This incredible, secluded destination boasts 96 acres of private beach,coral gardens, and tropical fish. Kamalame also boasts delicious food, freshwater pools, and pool side bars.

Accommodations (Private Resort) :

Anglers Nest - Wooden cottages, with beautiful verandas. Each cottage is stocked with Aveda amenities, board games, books, and luscious decor.

Beach Suites - These suites, obviously look out onto the most pristine beaches and oceans, and come equipped with a fully stocked bar, soaking tub, beautiful sitting area and a veranda most people wish they could sit on.

1-4 Bedroom Villas - Vaulted ceilings is all I need to say. I can't even begin to describe the villas, they are incredible. Beautiful rustic beach decor, huge baths, beds that make you want to catapult yourself into them. (See picture below)

My favourite thing about Kamalame Cay is their ON-THE-WATER SPA. The spa is actually a stilted cottage that looks into and out to the ocean. What is that!? The best pedicure ever.

Kamalame Cay also does weddings of course. Who wouldn't want a beautiful private beach side wedding? They offer full planning services, and can sit guests up to 250 outside and 100 inside. They offer an array of different menu choices, as well as a relaxing buffet dinner.

I think I have told you enough about Kamalame Cay, as I swoon over the pictures at my desk. This incredible destination is calling your name. Just go! Just do it.

Please visit their website for their rate and activity information: http://www.kamalame.com/

Enjoy!

One&Only Ocean Club.

Is everyone liking Bahamas? You all are so speechless, I'm assuming that's a silent yes! Does everyone remember that scene in the last James Bond movie. Where Daniel Craig goes for a little romp n' roll in a beautiful villa? Do you remember Daniel Craig naked? ha. Well that beautiful villa was here at the One&Only Ocean Club.

Part of an elite group of locations the One&Only Ocean Club, has been a well known and very private villa-esq hotel for about 45 years. Loved by Oprah and Cindy Crawford this colonial plantation resort exudes luxury.

Costs may be steep to stay here, but it will result in a beautiful vacation, and beautiful memories.

In terms of venue space, they do have corporate meeting rooms, and deluxe villas, which offer roomy space for bigger parties and/or families. Their lush grounds offer the perfect venue for outdoor events and weddings.

The One&Only Ocean Club also offers world re known cuisine from head chef Jean-George Vongerichten.

I give you the Ocean Club:

Ocean Club

Compass Point.

Have you ever imagined paradise? What does it look like? I can tell you my imagined fairy land, has beaches, lots of sun..I mean rum... and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. I'm pretty sure that would leave me quite content for the rest of my life.

Having been to Bahamas, I know there is potential for a paradise like life there, however I never really saw it until I heard about Compass Point. My parents have stayed here, friends of mine have stayed here, and let me tell you I'm going to stay there next. Sorry Atlantis!

Compass point offers 18 of the most beautiful elevated and grounded shack-like cottages. Painted bright shades of turquoise, green and pink, each hut offers a comforting beachy atmosphere while supplying you with your usual hotel amenities.

All rooms boast a private patio (grounded) or balcony (elevated) with an incredible view of the ocean. Romantic? I think so.

Not only is the lodging, completely freakin' awesome, the food is claimed to be even better. Compass Point Restaurant offers the best of Bahamian Cuisine, with the option of indoor dining room or ocean view patio and bar.

I'm not sure If I did my best selling this beautiful resort to you. So below you will find some pictures of Compass Point. Vacation anyone?

Forest Lodge.

With over 6 different rooms to choose from, Forest Lodge is one of the most hidden and exquisite treasures in all of Carmel. This eco-conscious resort of awesomeness fits only 18 guests. 18 people in the whole resort sounds pretty incredible to me.

Less people = More Vacation


The neat thing about this resort is you can do a group booking. However,you do have to make the reservation up to 6 months in advance. You can have your own couples retreat, minus Vince Vaughn and the sexy yoga instructor (encouragement!)


If you plan a trip to Carmel, try and stay here, I promise you will fall in love with this inn by the sea.

* pets allowed


Check these beauty pics out! Maybe, make a comment...anybody..?

La Playa.

So I found this hotel! Remember how I always say "I fell in love"? This time I really did; with the hotel that is.

The La Playa Hotel in Carmel, is a little bit quaint and a lot fancy. It was originally a mansion that was constructed in the 1920's, which eventually was made over in hopes to enhance the property. La Playa now offers 4 different types of suites, one of these being your own private cottage-by-the-sea. Drooling yet?

As far as venue space goes. They have a tonne of options. Five different banquet rooms reside in La Playa with space seating up to 120 in some. My favourite is the Fireside Room. This room sits only 20 for reception but has an awesome mix of rustic and edgy decor.

I highly recommend the La Playa Hotel for anyone in the Carmel area or for tourists heading that way. It would really make for the perfect vacation hotel, and beautiful event venue.

Fireside Room

Cottage Bedroom

Cottage Outside

Off days.

So I skipped a day. Kill me. Do you ever have those days where you just don't feel like typing ? Do professional bloggers get them?

I have been busy this week, with not a free night as of yet. Friday is my first day off from work, which means no computers, just shops and a lovley hotel stay at the Four Seasons with MOM and SISTER. :)

I promise on Monday. I will get back to it.

For now, here's a photo that best describes my mood.

Maison Dupuy Hotel.

Sorry for the absence in posts. I had a busy week, not to mention an interesting weekend. But that's a whole other story.

Back to New Orleans.

I have once again fallen in love with a new hotel. The Maison Dupuy Hotel. It is a quaint hotel located in the French Quarter, that offers beautiful rooms, suites, catering and the most beautiful courtyard. They are famous for their courtyard weddings and events, and let me tell you once you see this pictures you'll see why. It is the prettiest, most secret-garden-like courtyard that I've seen. Beautiful stone and natural light make this courtyard the perfect place for a spring garden party or summer wedding.

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