Virtuoso Life - March/April 2008 - (Page 33) CONTRIBUTORS ROWAN JACOBSEN (“Worth Its Salt,” page 70) tries to spend as much time as possible on water, whether it’s frozen as snow near his Vermont home or the aquamarine variety of the Virgin Islands, where he frequently visits. “I was curious to go to Salt Island because no one goes there,” he says. “There are no beach clubs. Little did I know the island would change my entire understanding of taste.” In between skiing and sailing, Jacobsen writes books, including A Geography of Oysters and the forthcoming Fruitless Fall: The Collapse of Honeybees and Coming Agricultural Crisis. “It’s refreshing to arrive somewhere these days and find locals who are glad you’ve come,” says senior editor JUSTIN PAUL (“What’s Driving Dalmatia,” page 90). “Island-hopping from Split to Dubrovnik by car, I met people who were not only happy to share what’s great about their coast, but still very excited about it themselves. The word may be out on Croatia, but the sense of discovery is still there – and that’s what makes a great road trip.” Paul resides in Seattle, where he cycles, snowboards, and occasionally surfs. Since visiting Canada’s Vancouver Island as a teenager, San Diego-based writer JOE YOGERST (“Paradise, Unplugged,” page 80, and “The Morphing of Mauritius,” page 102) has been fascinated by water-locked worlds. At last count he has visited more than 300 islands, from tropical giants such as Madagascar and Borneo to chic Caribbean enclaves to desolate Arctic landfalls. He’s currently working on a National Geographic book about the world’s most sacred places and writes for the likes of Condé Nast Traveler and Islands magazine. “One of the great things about falling in love with Croatia’s ancient towns is that their beauty gives me hope that I will be just as attractive as an old relic,” says travel photographer DOOK (“What’s Driving Dalmatia,” page 90). Raised in the Cocos Islands as a fifth-generation coconut farmer, he left for a holiday in South Africa 20 years ago and is still on it. Dook’s images appear in Travel & Leisure and Condé Nast Traveller (UK), and he has published a book of black-and-white nudes, Skin & Bone. He lives in Johannesburg with his wife and son. How the other half looks out for # 1 Nobody looks out for you like we do. Pamper yourself at Fern Tree, The Spa at Half Moon - our new indoor and outdoor facility. Plus, our six dedicated spa suites create the ultimate spa oasis. (JUSTIN PAUL) STEPHANIE L’PAUL MARCH | APRIL 2008 33 Contact your Virtuoso travel specialist for more information.
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