AGP Executive Report

Celebrity & Property Intrigue: A new report digs into Autour du Rocher, a north-side Saint Barth oceanfront estate tied to major names and a long trail of questionable ownership after a suspicious 1991 fire. Regional Food Security: The Dutch Caribbean Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Alliance (DC ALFA) wrapped its 2026 conference in Sint Maarten, bringing together officials, farmers and fishermen to push cooperation on sustainable agriculture and education, ending with a renewed MoU. Resort Wear Spotlight: Marina St Barth marked its 20th anniversary with a Hamptons celebration and a new Southampton boutique, bringing Saint Barth–style resort wear to the East End. French Luxury Travel: France’s Atout France has announced six new 2026 “Palace” hotels, adding to the country’s top-tier hospitality list. Fashion Fund Buzz: The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund named 10 finalists for 2026, including designers and jewelry brands—another sign of how lifestyle culture keeps expanding beyond the island.

Caribbean Food Security: The Dutch Caribbean Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Alliance (DC ALFA) held its 2026 conference in Sint Maarten (May 25–29), bringing together about 90 participants from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten to boost cooperation on sustainable farming, fisheries, livestock, and education—ending with a renewed MoU. Saint Barth Style in the Hamptons: Marina St Barth marked its 20th anniversary with a resort-wear celebration at its new Southampton boutique on Jobs Lane, bringing the brand’s Saint Barthélemy spirit to the Hamptons summer crowd. French Luxury Hotels: Atout France announced six new 2026 “Palaces de France” hotels, bringing the total to 33—adding major names across Paris, the Alps, Cannes, and Champagne. Fashion Spotlight: The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund named 10 2026 finalists, including gender-inclusive and womenswear designers plus jewelry brands, with the winner set to receive $300,000. On-Board Culinary Travel: Emerald Cruises announced a December 13–20, 2026 Caribbean sailing aboard Emerald Sakara featuring celebrity chef Rachel Hargrove, with a route that includes Saint Barthélemy.

Caribbean Food Security: The Dutch Caribbean Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Alliance (DC ALFA) held its 2026 conference in Sint Maarten (May 25–29), bringing together about 90 participants from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten to strengthen regional cooperation on sustainable farming, fisheries, livestock, and food security, with training sessions, field visits, and a renewed Memorandum of Understanding signed at the close. Saint Barth Style in the Hamptons: Marina St Barth marked its 20th anniversary with a resort-wear celebration at its new Southampton boutique on Jobs Lane, spotlighting the brand’s island-elegant, bohemian-chic look for summer travel and coastal living. French Luxury Hotels: France announced its 2026 “Palace” Hotels list, adding six new properties to reach 33 total, including Bulgari Hotel Paris, Cheval Blanc Paris, Fouquet’s Paris, Four Seasons Resort Megève, Hotel Martinez Cannes, and Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa. Fashion Spotlight: The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund named its 2026 finalists, including gender-inclusive designers and two jewelry brands, with a $300,000 winner prize. Culinary Travel at Sea: Chef Rachel Hargrove (Below Deck) will host an Emerald Cruises “Culinary Collection” sailing aboard Emerald Sakara from Dec 13–20, 2026, with stops including Saint Barthélemy as part of a Caribbean itinerary.

Resort Style & Milestones: Marina St Barth marked its 20th anniversary with a Memorial Day weekend celebration in the Hamptons, unveiling its new Southampton boutique at 54 Jobs Lane and bringing that easy Saint Barthélemy mix of resort wear chic, accessories, and statement pieces to the East End. French Luxury Hospitality: France has announced six new 2026 “Palace” hotels, bringing the total to 33—adding top-tier stays across Paris, the Alps, the Riviera, and Champagne. Fashion Spotlight: The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund named 10 2026 finalists, including womenswear and gender-inclusive designers plus jewelry brands Juju Vera and Milamore, with the winner set to receive $300,000. Caribbean Culinary Travel: Emerald Cruises is launching a December 13–20, 2026 “Culinary Collection” sailing with chef Rachel Hargrove aboard Emerald Sakara, featuring destination-inspired dining and a route that includes Saint Barthélemy.

Resort Style Spotlight: Marina St Barth marked its 20th anniversary with a Memorial Day weekend celebration for its new Southampton boutique at 54 Jobs Lane, bringing the brand’s island-elegant, bohemian-chic resort wear to the Hamptons crowd. Luxury Travel & Culture: France has announced six new 2026 “Palaces de France” hotels, bringing the total to 33—adding Bulgari Hotel Paris, Cheval Blanc Paris, Fouquet’s Paris, plus Four Seasons Resort Megeve, Hotel Martinez Cannes, and Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa. Fashion Futures: The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund named 10 2026 finalists, including gender-inclusive and womenswear designers plus jewelry brands Juju Vera and Milamore, with the winner set to receive $300,000. Food & Island Getaways: Chef Rachel Hargrove (Below Deck) is teaming up with Emerald Cruises for an 8-day “Culinary Collection” sailing aboard Emerald Sakara (Dec 13–20, 2026), with stops including Saint Barthélemy, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Antigua.

Resort Fashion & Milestones: Marina St Barth marked its 20th anniversary with a Memorial Day weekend celebration for its new Southampton boutique at 54 Jobs Lane, bringing the brand’s Saint Barthélemy spirit—resort wear chic, accessories, and statement pieces—to the Hamptons summer scene. Luxury Hospitality: France has announced six new 2026 “Palace” hotels, bringing the total to 33, with additions including Bulgari Hotel Paris, Cheval Blanc Paris, Fouquet’s Paris, Four Seasons Resort Megève, Hotel Martinez Cannes, and Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa. Fashion Spotlight: The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund revealed its 10 2026 finalists, mixing womenswear, gender inclusive designers, and jewelry brands—featuring names including Aisling Camps, Amir Taghi, Terrence Zhou (Bad Binch TongTong), and Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen. Food & Travel at Sea: Emerald Cruises is partnering with former Below Deck star and celebrity chef Rachel Hargrove for an 8-day “Culinary Collection” sailing on Emerald Sakara (Dec 13–20, 2026), with chef-led dining and stops including Saint Barthélemy, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Antigua. Island Lifestyle Tips: A travel guide shares what first-timers often miss about St. Barts—especially the dramatic arrival via Gustaf III, the short runway and special pilot skills, and practical getting-around advice like renting a car.

Caribbean Culinary Spotlight: Celebrity chef and former Below Deck star Rachel Hargrove is bringing her signature flavors to sea with Emerald Cruises, hosting an 8-day “Culinary Collection” sailing aboard Emerald Sakara from December 13–20, 2026, with stops including Saint Barthélemy alongside Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Antigua. Fashion & Local Pride: The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has named its 10 finalists for 2026, featuring designers and jewelry brands including Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen—a nod to the independent creative scene and a reminder of the runway talent heading into summer. Travel Reality Check for First-Timers: A new guide to visiting St. Barts cuts through the postcard image, highlighting the real arrival experience via St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana Airport and the short, steep landing at Gustaf III, plus practical tips on getting around (including why renting a car matters). French Luxury Hotels: France’s “Palaces de France” list for 2026 adds six new top-tier hotels, bringing the total to 33, including Paris standouts like Fouquet’s Paris, Bulgari Hotel Paris, and Cheval Blanc Paris.

Luxury Travel & Culture: France just expanded its top-tier “Palaces de France” hotel list for 2026, adding six new jewels—Bulgari Hotel Paris, Cheval Blanc Paris, Fouquet’s Paris, Four Seasons Resort Megeve, Hotel Martinez Cannes, and Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa—bringing the total to 33. Fashion Spotlight: The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund named 10 2026 finalists, mixing womenswear, gender-inclusive designers, and two jewelry brands; among them is Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen, with the winner set to receive $300,000. Island-Linked Sea Getaway: Emerald Cruises is launching a December 13–20, 2026 “Culinary Collection” sailing with celebrity chef Rachel Hargrove aboard Emerald Sakara, with stops including Saint Barthélemy plus Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Antigua. First-Timer St. Barth Guide: A travel feature breaks down what visitors miss—how you typically arrive via St. Maarten then a short, steep landing into Gustaf III (or a ferry alternative), plus why getting around often means renting a car. Arts in Paris: Art Basel Paris returns to the Grand Palais this fall (Oct 23–25) with 200+ exhibitors, more first-timers, and a bigger Galeries section.

Luxury Hospitality: France has named six new “Palaces de France” hotels for 2026, bringing the total to 33—adding Bulgari Hotel Paris, Cheval Blanc Paris, Fouquet’s Paris, plus Four Seasons Resort Megève, Hotel Martinez Cannes, and Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa. Fashion & Identity: The 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has unveiled 10 finalists, including womenswear and gender-inclusive designers and two jewelry brands—Juju Vera and Milamore—with a $300,000 winner prize and $100,000 for runners-up. Island Travel (St. Barthélemy): Emerald Cruises is launching a December 13–20, 2026 “Culinary Collection” sailing with celebrity chef Rachel Hargrove, with stops including Saint Barthélemy, and a focus on destination-inspired dining. First-Timer Reality Check (St. Barthélemy): A new guide shares what visitors often miss—how you typically arrive via St. Maarten to Gustaf III, the short runway landing, and why renting a car is key once you’re there. Art Scene: Art Basel Paris returns this fall (Oct 23–25) with 206 exhibitors from 41 countries, expanding Galeries and leaning into more collaborative booths under new director Karim Crippa.

Luxury Hospitality: France just unveiled six new 2026 “Palaces de France” hotels, bringing the elite list to 33—adding Bulgari Hotel Paris, Cheval Blanc Paris, Fouquet’s Paris, plus Four Seasons Resort Megeve, Hotel Martinez Cannes, and Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa. Fashion Spotlight: The 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has named 10 finalists, including gender-inclusive and womenswear designers plus jewelry brands Juju Vera and Milamore, with a $300,000 winner prize and $100,000 runners-up. Island Lifestyle at Sea: Celebrity chef and former Below Deck star Rachel Hargrove is set to host an 8-day “Culinary Collection” sailing aboard Emerald Sakara (Dec 13–20, 2026), with stops including Saint Barthélemy, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Antigua. First-Timer Guide to St. Barth: A new travel reality check shares what visitors often miss—like the short, steep Gustaf III landing, getting in via St. Maarten, and why renting a car is key once you’re there. Art Scene: Art Basel Paris returns this fall to the Grand Palais with 200+ exhibitors across Galeries, Emergence, and Premise, under new director Karim Crippa.

Fashion & Design: The 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has named 10 finalists, including womenswear, gender-inclusive designers, and two jewelry brands—Juju Vera and Milamore—with winner taking home $300,000 and two runners-up receiving $100,000 each. Luxury Travel: Emerald Cruises is launching a new multi-year partnership with celebrity chef and former Below Deck star Rachel Hargrove, featuring an 8-day “Culinary Collection” sailing on Emerald Sakara (Dec 13–20, 2026) through the Leeward Islands, with a stop in Saint Barthélemy. Island Lifestyle: A first-timer guide to St. Barts shares what’s really worth knowing—getting in via St. Maarten and a short, steep landing at Gustaf III, plus practical tips for getting around since there’s no Uber and limited public transport. Arts & Culture (Paris): Art Basel Paris returns this fall to the Grand Palais with 200+ exhibitors from 41 countries, expanding its Galeries section and leaning into more collaborative presentations under new director Karim Crippa. Community Notices: A New Orleans obituary for Ernest Collins Jr. includes funeral details at Blessed Hope Missionary Baptist Church and interment at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Fashion & Local Pride: The 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has named its 10 finalists, including gender-inclusive and womenswear designers plus jewelry brands Juju Vera and Milamore—an especially exciting nod to homegrown creativity as the U.S. marks its 250th birthday. Luxury Travel: Emerald Cruises is launching a December 13–20, 2026 “Culinary Collection” sailing aboard Emerald Sakara with celebrity chef Rachel Hargrove, with stops that include Saint Barthélemy, plus Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Antigua. First-Timer Saint Barth Tips: A new guide breaks down what visitors often miss—how you actually get in (via St. Maarten and a short, steep landing at Gustaf III) and why getting around usually means renting a car. Arts in Paris: Art Basel Paris returns this fall to the Grand Palais with 200+ exhibitors across 41 countries, now under new director Karim Crippa, and with a bigger Galeries section and more collaborative booths. Community Notices: A New Orleans obituary for Ernest Collins Jr. includes service and visitation details at Blessed Hope Missionary Baptist Church.

Caribbean Luxury at Sea: Celebrity chef and former Below Deck star Rachel Hargrove is launching a new multi-year partnership with Emerald Cruises, hosting an exclusive 8-day “Culinary Collection” sailing aboard Emerald Sakara from December 13–20, 2026, with destination-inspired dining and chef-led experiences across the Leeward Islands— including a stop in Saint Barthélemy. First-Timer St. Barts Reality Check: A travel guide for newcomers shares what photos don’t—how you actually get in (often via St. Maarten then a short flight to Gustaf III, or a ferry), what landing is like, and why getting around usually means renting a car (no Uber and limited public transport). Paris Art Scene: Art Basel Paris returns this fall to the Grand Palais with 200+ exhibitors from 41 countries and territories, running October 23–25, with a new director at the helm and a bigger, more collaborative Galeries program. Local Community Notices: A funeral announcement for Ernest Collins Jr. details services and interment in New Orleans. Culture & Calendar: A Saint Barthélemy-focused daily roundup notes key dates, including Slavery Abolition Day in Guadeloupe, Saint Barthélemy, and Saint Martin.

Caribbean Culinary Cruise: Celebrity chef Rachel Hargrove (from Below Deck) is launching an 8-day “Culinary Collection” sailing aboard Emerald Sakara, Dec 13–20, 2026, with destination-inspired dining and chef-led events across the Leeward Islands—stops include Saint Barthélemy, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Antigua. First-Time Visitor Guide: A practical look at what people don’t mention about visiting St. Barts—getting there via St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana and a short, steep landing at Gustaf III, plus why renting a car is often the easiest way to get around (no Uber and limited public transport). Arts & Culture (Paris): Art Basel Paris returns Oct 23–25 at the Grand Palais with 200+ exhibitors from 41 countries, including changes under new director Karim Crippa and a bigger, more collaborative Galeries program. Local Remembrance: A New Orleans obituary for Ernest Collins Jr. notes funeral details at Blessed Hope Missionary Baptist Church and interment at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Caribbean Luxury Dining: Celebrity chef Rachel Hargrove (from Below Deck) is teaming up with Emerald Cruises for an 8-day “Culinary Collection” sailing aboard Emerald Sakara, Dec 13–20, 2026, with chef-led events and destination-inspired dining across the Leeward Islands—on the itinerary includes Saint Barthélemy along with Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Antigua. First-Timer St. Barts Reality Check: A new guide for visitors breaks down what’s really on the ground beyond the postcard—how you get there via St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana and a short hop to Gustaf III, what landing on the island’s short runway feels like, and why getting around usually means renting a car (no Uber, limited public options). Arts & Culture (Paris): Art Basel Paris returns Oct 23–25 at the Grand Palais with 200+ exhibitors from 41 countries/territories, the first edition under new director Karim Crippa, plus a bigger Galeries section and more first-time participants. Community Notice: A funeral announcement for Ernest Collins Jr. lists services at Blessed Hope Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans, followed by interment at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Luxury Yachting & Dining: Emerald Cruises is launching an 8-day “Culinary Collection” sailing aboard Emerald Sakara (Dec 13–20, 2026), with celebrity chef and former Below Deck star Rachel Hargrove hosting signature, food-first experiences—plus destination-inspired dining across the Leeward Islands, including Saint Barthélemy. First-Timer Guide to St. Barts: A practical look at what visitors often miss—getting in via a short, steep landing at Gustaf III (or a ferry from St. Maarten), and why getting around usually means renting a car (no Uber and limited public transport). Arts & Culture: Art Basel Paris returns this fall to the Grand Palais (Oct 23–25, previews Oct 21–22) with 200+ exhibitors from 41 countries, now under new director Karim Crippa, and a bigger, more collaborative Galeries program. Community Notices: A New Orleans obituary for Ernest Collins Jr. includes funeral and visitation details at Blessed Hope Missionary Baptist Church, followed by interment at Resthaven Memorial Park. Local Calendar: May 27 observances include Slavery Abolition Day in Guadeloupe, Saint Barthélemy, and Saint Martin, alongside Sunscreen Protection Day and World Otter Day.