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Hotel Legends: Chris Blackwell’s Jamaica Plus Caribbean Travel Tips
Hotel Legends: Chris Blackwell’s Jamaica Plus Caribbean Travel Tips
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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Dec 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week's guest is legendary music producer and hotelier Chris Blackwell. From starting Island Records and bringing Jamaican singer Bob Marley to the mainstream to founding the Jamaican luxury hotel collection Island Outpost, Chris has dedicated his career to celebrating Jamaica's vibrant culture and natural beauty. Learn why the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame dubbed him “the single person most responsible for turning the world on to reggae music” and about his stunning properties, which include the acclaimed GoldenEye Resort on Oracabessa Bay initially owned by James Bond author Ian Fleming. Melissa Biggs Bradley sits down with Chris to talk about his music career, his work as an innovative hotelier, and the role he played in the revival of Miami's South Beach.Melissa also shares her incredible knowledge and experiences in the Caribbean on another installment of Ask Melissa, answering listener questions about hotels, restaurants, shopping, and the best islands for different types of getaways. Read "The Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond" by Chris Blackwell Follow Melissa on Instagram.Learn more about Indagare Travel.
Released:
Dec 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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