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DESIGNER INDIA HICKS ON THE HIGHLIGHTS OF HARBOUR ISLAND, THE BAHAMAS

- JACKY PARKER

Renowned for her irreverent take on style and design, India Hicks has quietly built a lifestyle brand from her home on Harbour Island in The Bahamas. As daughter of legendary designer David Hicks, the former Ralph Lauren model combines English eccentricity with laid-back Caribbean culture. Her latest book An Entertaining Story is a delve into her imaginative spin on entertaining, offering clever improvisations and fun ideas for table settings, with a sprinkling of recipes and family tales. We caught up with India on the highlights of Harbour Island.

First things first, when should we go?

Any time but September and October (they’re the rainiest months with a threat of hurricanes). The rest of the year offers pink sands, turquoise waters, turtles and dolphins.