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Wellness advocate and Sugar Ridge founder Aidan\nMcCauley has been nominated by the Caribbean Tourism Organization for the\nWellness Ambassador of the Year Award\u2014and he is counting on your vote. <\/p>

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This nomination recognizes the contributions McCauley\nhas made to wellness and rejuvenation in Antigua and the Caribbean. Namely, his\ndesign of the Sugar Ridge Retreat, a boutique resort that focuses on personal\nwellness and holistic health. McCauley is also the visionary behind Hike\nCaribbean. Hike Caribbean provides hiking adventures on six Caribbean islands\nthat allow guests to connect with the distinct culture, history, and natural\nenvironment of each island. These tours go beyond the traditional vacation\nexperience. Guests come home fundamentally changed: fitter, healthier, and with\na deeper appreciation of the natural beauty of the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McCauley would be the first Antiguan to receive\nthis award. <\/p>

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McCauley has been nominated for this prestigious\naward alongside 19 other wellness ambassadors. <\/p>

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The first round\nof voting ends at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on November 25, and the top five\nambassadors will move on to the second round of voting which begins on November\n27. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

McCauley would be\ngrateful for your vote. Every vote gets McCauley closer to winning this\nprestigious award, and he would be the first Antiguan to do so.<\/p>

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Votes can be cast\nfor McCauley here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Wellness advocate and Sugar Ridge founder Aidan McCauley has been nominated by the Caribbean Tourism Organization for the Wellness Ambassador of the Year Award\u2014and he is counting on your vote. This nomination recognizes the contributions McCauley has made to wellness and rejuvenation in Antigua and the Caribbean. 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