NICOLETTE ROBYN de VRIES
BARBADOS, WEST INDIES
Hello! I’m Nicolette, and I’m obsessed with experiencing the world through food, people, and nature. My passion for this type of travel stems from growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, a melting pot of different cultures, which taught me to see the world from different perspectives. Life in the islands was filled day after day of total immersion in nature, cooling off in pristine rivers, feasting on fresh fruit right off the tree, and hiking to the highest points for the most magnificent views.
I met my Dutch husband while we were both traveling in Brazil. We currently reside in Barbados with our two toddlers – Noah and Ollie – and we spend every summer traveling Europe, visiting family, and exploring together. Since becoming a mother, my focus has shifted to experiencing these incredible adventures through the eyes of a child. Nothing warms my heart more than seeing the inquisitive look on my son’s faces when we visit a new destination.
My clients count on me to design experiences that merge authenticity with luxury. I specialize in curating exceptional experiences for families by connecting them with exquisite villas, arranging private airplane charters for seamless island hopping, and offering luxurious yachts for unforgettable sailing adventures in destinations like the Virgin Islands or Mediterranean. My favorite trips are ones that pair unique and off-the-beaten-path adventures with a little pampering and luxury accommodations. The Caribbean is my first love, Europe is my second, and Latin America is where I go for my personal vacations – and I’m happy to help clients plan getaways anywhere else in the world.
In a nutshell
Fun Facts about me:
A few things I always pack in my carry-on // water bottle, lip balm, the latest travel magazine, and lots of chargers.
Spotify song on repeat // Come home – Skinny Fabulous and Nailah Blackman
My favorite souvenir // I collect fridge magnets.
Longest flight I’ve been on // 9 hours to Amsterdam
Shortest flight I’ve been on // 25 minutes to Tobago
Hotels I could call home // Bucuti & Tara in Aruba, Hotel Fasano in Rio de Janeiro or Calabash in Grenada.
My favorite guilty pleasure snack // 75% raw cacao chocolate from Grenada
At sunset, you’ll find me drinking // Banks Beer, Spicy Marg, Crisps Rosé, Vodka Soda with a lemon – I’m not picky.
Beach or pool // Beach. Always.
Best hotel lobby bay // Sandy Lane Hotel, Barbados
Sleep through on long-haul flights, or wake up for every meal // Watch every single movie possible and eat everything offered. I like a full experience.
One country I’ll never say no to // Brazil