Seen any celebrities recently? Come MACO for us!

MACO People, here’s what’s up, we want you to maco for us! We are so accustomed to seeing everyone from J. Lo to Brangelina on the run from paparazzi whilst doing the everyday joys of life and we here at MACO People are wondering, “What happen to Destra, Ziggy, Tessanne, Allison and Bunji? Where are they hiding?” Then there's always the random sighting of Rihanna in Barbados (check her out at KFC, Barbados - see photo on left), Amy Winehouse in St. Lucia (she's not from here, but she's on our territory), or Machel Montano playing mas for Carnival. If you have a candid celebrity shot or just a plain old “fan” picture send it in to MACO People at info@macomag.com and it will be featured in the next issue. Who knows, a career in photography may lie in wake or just bragging rights to show people your picture made the glossies! Click this link to read this entire article.

Quintessentially city guide for the Blackberry

Fed up with carrying around a heavy guide-book? Found yourself on a last minute holiday or business trip? Looking for information on where to stay, when to go, where to eat, what to see, what not to miss, how to get around and much, much more about the world's finest cities? Then look no further than Quintessentially’s Blackberry City Guide application - ideally suited for business travellers and anyone exploring a new city, and easily downloadable on the Blackberry Curve, Pearl and Bold. One click on your Blackberry handset will link you to a host of exclusive city guides, available to both members and non-members of Quintessentially, providing the ultimate in travel knowledge for some of the world’s most sought after destinations. Quintessentially is the world’s leading private members’ club and concierge service. Go to www.quintessentially.com/blackberry on your blackberry browser to download their new application. The application is the perfect accessory for the summer months too, providing the very best travel guides to this year’s hottest destinations including the Amalfi Coast, Ibiza, St Tropez, Cannes, Sardinia, Mykonos and Marrakech. The guides are updated regularly with the latest openings, new venues and must-see locations, letting you know all about where to stay, when to go, where to eat, what to see, what not to miss, how to get around and much, much more about the world's finest cities – ensuring your summer holiday plans or business travel, however last-minute or extraordinary, are covered. Each guide also features a wide range of the irresistible offers, privileges and bespoke services that are available to Quintessentially members across the globe – from reservations at some of the hottest restaurants and upgrades at the most prestigious hotels, to VIP treatment and money-saving offers at all manner of clubs, bars, spas, gyms, shops, sightseeing spots and cultural haunts across the world – all just a phone call away. For non-members, the Blackberry city guides provide an exclusive insight into all that Quintessentially offers, and a chance to become part of a club created entirely to make life that much easier, that much richer and that much more fun for its members. The content is free to all members and non-members, but the exclusive benefits, discounts and services offered by our partners are available only to Quintessentially members. Following the success of the iphone version, the Quintessentially city guides for Blackberry are ideally suited for leisure and business travellers or anyone exploring a new city and are easily downloadable on the Blackberry Curve, Pearl and Bold. One click on your Blackberry handset will link you to a host of exclusive city guides, providing the ultimate in travel knowledge for some of the world’s most sought after destinations. With 44 offices around the world, and researchers and fixers in every other major city, Quintessentially’s expert teams have the world’s best travel secrets at their fingertips. Users of the Blackberry application can sign up to Quintessentially membership at the touch of a button, invite friends to make use of the city guides, and subscribe for free to the many weekly global Quintessentially newsletters too. To learn more about a quintessentially membership and all that is provides, please visit www.quintessentially.com. Click this link to read this entire article.

Beach House Summer Specials

Sitting beach side, the Beach House restaurant in Barbados offers a wonderful setting for dining. Known for its great service, Beach House recently launched its new summer menu with some serious recession busting prices. They’ve spent the last couple of weeks negotiating with local producers, as well as suppliers, to get the best value for money. To view their menus and take a virtual tour of the restaurant, visit http://www.thebeachhousebarbados.com/. Click this link to read this entire article.

Our tribute to MJ

Words can’t even to express how heartbreaking the loss of Michael Jackson is. Regardless of what went on in his personal life or some of the strange things he did, the fact is that his music touched all of us. Imagine looking back at an era in your life and knowing that what you created was so great that it lived on, having the same effect on people generations upon generations. We will miss Michael. From “Beat It” and “Bad” to “Heal the World” and “Man in the Mirror”, he is and always will be a superstar. Some of our MACO girls took some time out to share just how much he meant to us. He is one of the few performers I ever wanted to see live…and now I will never have the chance. I just think he is one of the greatest performers ever…at least in my lifetime. Such a talent. Such a loss. We will miss him greatly. Simone Gillette, Managing Editor I had a Michael Jackson doll, with the whole red leather outfit. I had the one silver glove. I had all the early MJ albums, on cassette, and used to play them on my pink walkman, and crack my sisters up when I tried to do the moonwalk. His music made me laugh, and cry and feel and hope and love and dance. Dance a lot. Finding out that he had passed away was a hollow, breathless moment, like all the air had been sucked out for a second. Even now I feel like crying, and my hand shakes when I type. I feel like I have been witness to a lifetime of greatness, and this, in my lifetime, is the huge, heavy loss of an ICON. Kerri Tucker, Sales and Marketing Manager It’s like a piece of my identity has been lost. I grew up listening to his music, and his voice is as familiar to me as my sister’s. It’s truly a great loss for us all. Jannue Jordan, Production Assistant I can’t tell you how many shoe soles I’ve worn out trying to moon walk like Michael Jackson. Of course all that I accomplished was flattened shoes and a really awkward balancing act. I guess he’s truly walking on the moon now! RIP MJ! Marlene Pires, Accountant Click this link to read this entire article.

Get ready for supper at Flindt's, Barbados

If you’re in Barbados and you’re looking for a delightful breakfast or lunch, Flindt Patisserie and Bistro is a cosy spot to visit. Starting this June, Flindt has extended its opening hours, offering supper on Thursdays and Fridays between 5.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. Flindt, started by London-trained chef Carsten Flindt in 1998, offers reasonably priced meals, great service and excellent food. The perfect spot for a casual dinner with family and friends or an after wok get together, it’s also a neat spot for visitors looking for sumptuous pastries and meals. Their menu includes Flindt’s Bruschetta, Asian Shrimp Salad, pan-seared dolphin, Indonesian wok-fried beef and much more. In Barbados, Flindt is also famous for his chocolate creations. If you’re thinking it’s your average cake shop, think again. Flindt’s isn’t just a cake shop; they do canapés, savouries, fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, breads and desserts. Every day Carsten is bringing out new things. Desserts range from elaborate cakes and gateaux, to fruit mousses and chocolate dipped strawberries. Patisserie Flindt also does a full line of handsomely gift goodies and these include handmade truffles and bonbons, chocolate dripped apricots, chocolate dipped hazelnuts and Baileys chocolate fudge. To make reservations, call 432-2626. Click this link to read this entire article.