February 2017 |Business View Caribbean

28 29 marcus vandenbrink business view publisher Great Stirrup Cay–private island. Pristine, crystal clear water. This is the life. Not missing the office atall, sorry team…” table, interactive light-up dance floor; Wii™ gaming; arts and crafts; and a state-of-the-art surround sound cinema. The Tween Zone has a futuristic feel with multiple Wii™ and Play- Station® 3 areas, and a private karaoke perfor- mance stage which doubles as a cinema. Entourage – a high-energy, teens-only lounge for ages 13 through 17– rides high at the top of the ship. Activities include air hockey, foos- ball, a video jukebox, and large flat screen televisions, some located around a central video game console featuring PlayStation® 3. In the evening, Entourage transitions into a hip night- club for dancing or just hanging out on comfy couches. Fancy an island stopover? Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s private Bahamian is- Publisher’S picks land, boasts dreamy beaches with gorgeous views. Re- lax in a lounge chair, listen to live music, take in the lush natural scenery, snorkel, try wave runner tours, parasailing, or stingray encounters. It’s all here for your pleasure. For a more luxurious experience rent a private Ca- bana on the Cay. Each comes complete with padded lounge chairs, couches, freshly-prepared salsas, fresh fruit and complimentary bottled water, as well as a $50 credit towards food and beverages on the island. Rave reviews were issued from our Publisher to those back home: “Great Stirrup Cay–private island. Pristine, crystal clear water. This is the life. Not missing the office at all, sorry team…” Picariello adds, “Great Stirrup Cay is currently receiv- ing island-wide enhancements to revolutionize the private island experience. These include a half-mile oceanside boardwalk for easy access to the beaches, a half-acre entertainment and activity complex, a stage for live music, a shaded picnic area and a new air-