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Book Synopsis: This is the true story of a trip to the beach that never ends. It's about a husband and wife who escape civilization to build a small restaurant on an island paradise - and discover that even paradise has its pitfalls. It's a story filled with calamities and comedy, culinary disasters and triumphs, and indelible portraits of people who live and work on a sliver of beauty set in the Caribbean Sea. It's about the maddening, exhausting, outlandish complications of trying to live the simple life - and the joy that comes when you somehow pull it off.
The story begins when Bob and Melinda Blanchard sell their successful Vermont food business and decide, perhaps impulsively, to get away from it all. Why not open a beach bar and grill on Anguilla, their favorite Caribbean island? One thing leads to another and the little grill turns into an enchanting restaurant that quickly draws four-star reviews and a celebrity-studded clientele eager for Melinda's delectable cooking. Amid the frenetic pace of the Christmas "high season," the Blanchards and their kitchen staff - Clinton and Ozzie, the dancing sous-chefs; Shabby, the master lobster-wrangler; Bug, the dish-washing comedian - come together like a crack drill team. And even in the midst of hilarious pandemonium, there are moments of bliss.
As the Blanchards learn to adapt to island time, they become ever more deeply attached to the quirky rhythms and customs of their new home. Until disaster strikes: Hurricane Luis, a category-4 storm with two-hundred-mile-an-hour gusts, devastates Anguilla. Bob and Melinda survey the wreckage of their beloved restaurant and wonder whether leaving Anguilla, with its innumerable challenges, would be any easier than walking out on each other. Affectionate, seductive, and very funny, A Trip to the Beach is a love letter to a place that becomes both home and escape.
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Escape to the Caribbean with "A Trip to the Beach: Living on Island Time." This captivating true story takes you on a journey of a husband and wife's quest to build a small restaurant on a picturesque island paradise. Filled with calamities and triumphs, this book showcases the indelible portraits of the island people and their unique way of life. Explore the maddening complications of living the simple life and discover the joy that comes with pulling it off.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Blanchards as they transform their dream of a beach bar and grill into an enchanting restaurant that garners four-star reviews and attracts a celebrity-studded clientele. Join the expertly coordinated kitchen staff, who dance their way through the frenetic Christmas "high season" in a whirlwind of culinary excellence. Amidst the hilarious pandemonium, there are moments of sheer bliss that will transport you to paradise.
As the Blanchards adapt to the laid-back island time, they develop a deep attachment to the quirky rhythms and customs of their new home. However, their resilience is put to the test when Hurricane Luis, a devastating category-4 storm, wreaks havoc on Anguilla. Join Bob and Melinda as they navigate the aftermath and contemplate the challenges they face. Will they leave their beloved home, or will they find a way to weather the storm together?
Affectionate, seductive, and highly entertaining, "A Trip to the Beach" is a love letter to a place that becomes both home and escape. Whether you've visited the Caribbean before or have always fantasized about it, this book will transport you to the mesmerizing beauty of the islands, all from the comfort of your own home. Embark on this unforgettable adventure today.
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