AUTUMN 2011 Isea&iI 3forconnoisseursofluxurytravelTRAVELTop fiveBest beach bars for Caribbean cocktails 42Island lifeHighlights of Barbados 46City guideA long weekend in San Francisco48My favourite placeTravel advice from CNI's charter team52Aboard & ashoreMaking the most of a charter in the Bahamas 54Further afieldDiving and discovery in the Gulf of Aqaba87LIFESTYLEGlam femme Eye up the latest sunglasses38HommeShades of style40Life afloat Escape on board Perfect Persuasion62Time & tideYour definitive guide to the latest, finest watches71The last wordPier Luigi Loro Piana, of clothing company Loro Piana, shares histravel tips 112

4Isea&iIAUTUMN 2011The Caribbean is hotting up for the winter charter season, so now is the time to startplanning your next cruise. This issue, we steer you in the right direction with an eight-page feature on the Bahamas and an island focus on Barbados. We've even founda few of the best beach bars to visit while you're there. If you fancy a change of scene,the Red Sea is a fascinating part of the world, with biblical, cultural and natural wonders inabundance. While you're on charter you may well want to lose all track of time, but if you're keen tokeep up to the minute with the latest trends, don't miss our 16-page watch supplementthat previews this year's most exclusive timepieces for men and women.Talking of time, make space in your busy schedule to attend one of the wonderful yachtregattas that are taking the Caribbean and Mediterranean by storm. You might even considercombining a regatta with a charter - check out our round up of some of this year's finestevents.Above all, keep your options open and get in touch with your CNI charter broker as soon aspossible to secure the best yachts and destinations. And if you need a little more inspiration,watch out for the latest CNI Charter Annual that will be winging its way to you soon.nEXPLORE NEW HORIZONSPhotography JŽr™me KŽlagopian