February 2017 |Business View Caribbean

32 33 Publisher’S picks marcus vandenbrink business view publisher We were treated like ROYALTY. ed, pristine beach, the Silver Palm ocean-view restaurant, a posh Mandara Spa, sheltered fam- ily area and 22 air-conditioned private villas. All these renovations and enhancements will be introduced in summer 2017.”Exciting! “… escape the regimented schedule of the office and do it all, or noth- ing at all.” 14 days is a long time to be actively on hol- iday.When it’s time for a “vacation from your vacation”head to the Posh Beach Club, a pri- vate-access, adults-only (18+) outdoor beach club with cushioned day beds, a full-service bar,water spritzers, cold towels, fruit skewers and more. The Thermal Suite, a private-access area within Mandara Spa, refreshes the mind, body, and soul. Feel the weightlessness and kneading effect of water in the Thalasso Therapy Pool, or bask in the warm, cascading waterfall in the Vitality Pool. Unwind in the hot tub or steam room, detox in the sauna, or take a nap on one of the heated mosaic lounge chairs. We asked Picariello: Of all the cruise compa- nies sailing today, what is unique about Nor- wegian Cruise Line, particularly the Epic, that would help a corporate executive decide in your favour? Her reply is certain to sway. “The freedom and flexibility to design your perfect vacation, something that only Norwe- gian can offer, is unbeatable. It provides a cor- porate executive the opportunity to escape the regimented schedule of the office and do it all, or nothing at all, at their own pace.Aboard Norwegian Epic, the Freestyle concept can be enjoyed on a truly grand scale; guests can dine, drink, dance or simply relax at their leisure with Broadway entertainment, a wealth of recreational activities, and more than 20 dining options. “For families, we highly recommend Cirque Dreams & Dinner; an amazing theatrical experience, including acrobats, aerialists and musicians, performed while guests enjoy a three-course dinner in our very own Spiegel Tent.” The VandenBrinks concur wholeheartedly: “The Cirque event was amazing; the best in Vegas-style entertainment. The jug- gler was particularly mesmerizing. The crowd was pulled into the show. Kids loved the humor aspect. Laughed like crazy. The dinner –perfection.” Epic’s specialty restaurants offer a wide range of high-end cuisine, from classic French fare in Le Bistro, to signature American- steakhouse favorites in Cagney’s. Teppanyaki, an authentic Jap-