The world’s finest cocoa surrounds me. As prized and rare as beluga caviar. Holding seeds of gold that fetch exorbitant prices on the international market. And here I stand in Lopinot village, in the heart of Trinidad’s famed cocoa country, with the treasured cocoa plants at my feet. They remind me of a carefree childhood,…

This cocktail, from mixologist Jeremy Crittendon of Luma on Park in Winter Park, Florida, puts a seasonal spin on the more-typical Tequila Sunrise. With it’s tart-sweet flavor and herbal undertones, the ruby-hued Ruby Remedy is our new favorite cure-all for the winter blues.  by Cory Baldwin MAKES 1 DRINK INGREDIENTS 1 ½ oz. tequila blanco½ oz. rosemary…

The most pure cruise for the culture-lover: A journey through Greek and Turkish islands in a Southern Cross Turkish gulet lets you see hidden towns, lively tavernas, and ancient ruins all in one trip.  by Amanda Jones LOCATION: Greece & Turkey BOAT: Southern Cross Timer DURATION: 8 Days From out here in the harbor, I…

At Trinidad’s Carnival celebration, you can’t beat the raucous spirit — so you might as well join in. I’M LYING IN THE STREET. MY ORANGE HEADPIECE WITH PINK FEATHERS HAS FALLEN over my nose. A frantic drumbeat pounds through my chest. Orange-and-pink-costumed dancers jump inches away. But I’m not about to be trampled; the animated…