Haute Cuisine Meets Campfire Cookouts
For many lucky island owners, worrying about what to cook for dinner is rarely a concern. The waters around their vacation homes teem with fresh salmon, bonefish and even delicacies like crabs and oysters. Often, the only thing standing between vacationers and eating like kings is the prospect of burning their catch of the day over a roaring fire. Finding camping-friendly accoutrements for creating spectacular dishes is a must.
Coleman is one of the world’s best-known specialists in rugged, outdoors stoves and grills. And while famous for their little propane-powered stoves that work great for heating soup or making coffee, the company also has a wide range of products for those with a taste for the finer side of camping. Throw your Ahi tuna and skewered pineapple on the RoadTrip Grill, a high-tech product designed for nature-loving gourmands. Portable and easy to set up, the RoadTrip has large cooking surfaces, push-button ignition and side tables for cutting and preparation.
While on a remote, secluded island, it often strikes vacationers of how many tools are taken for granted back in the civilized world. We discover the weather and keep abreast of storms with a flick of the remote, simply pick up the phone and dial Emergency in case of accidents or other serious problems, and generally rely on an urban infrastructure supported by thousands of professionals when in need. Solitude and isolation may be a uniquely gratifying experience, but there are certain high-tech products that many wise vacationers won’t leave home without.
Few outdoors accoutrements leave as little an impact on the environment as the traditional hammock, as these comfy seats don’t even touch the ground. And swaying in the breeze with a cool drink in hand, they are the epitome of splendid island idleness. The classic hammock has received renewed attention with the popularity of “leave no trace” camping, and there are now a wide range of styles and functions to choose from.
For those who enjoy getting back to nature- but aren’t satisfied with pitching a pup tent and spending a fitful night in a sleeping bag- “elegant camping” was made for you. Now available at resorts across the globe, just imagine enjoying the tranquil sounds of nature from the depths of a luxury safari hut or a striped-silk canopy tent, and awakening to hand-made waffles and freshly squeezed OJ. Heaven! But for those committed to a slightly more authentic wilderness experience, even traditional-style tents are now coming in upgraded models.
For the Melanesian people of Vanuatu, a small island country located in the South Pacific Ocean, their dramatic volcanic mountains and lush forests are not only beautiful scenery, but an important source for healing and skincare products. The indigenous tribes of this exotic, isolated island nation have had centuries to make the most out of their abundant environment, and have developed organic and all-natural solutions to afflictions such as bug bites, sunburns and cuts.