Designer of Antiguan Resortwear Label Coco Shop, Taylor Simmons, shares her ultimate guide to discover Antigua like a local.

Donned in pared-back flat sandals, we stepped out with Tulum resident Katie James, creative director of byJAMES to explore the beautiful town and beaches of the Mexican gem. Soak up the beautiful nature of Tulum with this pocket guide on where to eat, swim, drink & shop.

Brooklyn-based jewelry designer, Becky Zeijdel-Paz of Beck Jewels has become a fashion favorite for her whimsy line of tropical pearl jewelry. Her collection is inspired by both her life in New York City, and her upbringing in the laid back, dutch caribbean island of Curaçao which you can see glimmers of in her wanderlust-induced instagram feed. Below, she shares her favorite local haunts and secret spots.