By the Caribbean Journal staff

Want to live in a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Caribbean?

Saint Lucia’s Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort has announced plans to build more luxury real estate on its site at the foot of the world-famous Pitons.

The new development, called the Piton Residences, is slated for completion by the end of 2020, according to a spokesperson for the property.

The five new luxury retreats, designed by Michaelis Boyd Associates, will feature either four or five bedrooms, set between the Pitons at the luxury resort.

It’s the latest real estate addition to the residential resort, which most recently launched its Beachfront Collection development, also designed by Michaelis Boyd Associates.

— CJ

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By Alexander Britell

The ultra-luxe Le Sereno St Barth is returning this November, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.

The property, which has been shuttered since last year’s Hurricane Irma, will debut a totally new look, from a reimagined restaurant to an all-new beach eatery.

In other words, it will effectively be a brand-new hotel.

The relaunch will also include a new spa, new fitness facilities and the addition of several family suites that will bring Le Sereno’s room count up to 39 rooms.

The entire “Bungalow Piscine” room category has been built from the ground up, while the resort has also built new waterfront “Grand Suite Plage Sud” rooms and a completely redesigned restaurant including a new bar, lounge and a beach restaurant extension.

Le Sereno has also added a new garden space leading up to the Grand Suite Plage rooms, while adding a new on-site retail boutique featuring “curated finds from French brands.”

The turquoise seas of Grand Cul de Sac beach.

Le Sereno also retains its three 7,000-square-foot, four-bedroom villas.

The rebuild has also been a green one — Le Sereno has added new solar panels, air conditioners with heat exchangers and LED lighting, while all of the new construction is made with sustainably sourced wood and stone, along with on-site water desalinization.

A private pool at Le Sereno.

“We are thrilled and eager to welcome back familiar faces and new guests to Le Sereno and we have been touched by the outpouring of support after Hurricane Irma,” said Samy Ghachem, managing director of Sereno Hotels, in a statement. “Le Sereno has always been known as the most stylish hotel in St. Barth, and we are pleased to raise the bar in the Caribbean yet again. Of course, our signature approach to relaxed luxury and attentive service will remain the same.”

A villa at Le Sereno.

Le Sereno’s return is part of what will be a rather exciting winter season on the French Caribbean island, as the vast majority of the island’s top five-star resorts reopen, from Le Guanahani to the return of the landmark Eden Rock St Barths the following month.

That’s not to say that a number of great places to stay are not already open in St Barth. Indeed, from the classic Le Village in St Jean to the beachfront Les Ilets de la Plage to the island’s hottest new hotel, Le Manapany, you can have a great vacation in St Barth right now. (And if you’re heading there, make sure you fly Tradewind Aviation, the island’s most stylish way to arrive).

 — CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and the Guy Harvey Research Institute are planning another ocean conservation-themed cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line.

NCL and renowned conservationist Guy Harvey have announced plans to partner on the second annual Conservation Cruise on Norwegian Escape, set to sail Oct. 21 out of New York.

The Caribbean cruise will feature Harvey himself leading a series of planned events about marine conservation.

“We’re honored to continue our relationship with Guy Harvey, as one of the leaders in conservation education, and to further showcase the importance of preserving the beauty and well-being of marine life for future generations to enjoy,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “His passion for the ocean is inspiring and extends beyond his canvases. We’re thrilled to be partnering with him and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation once again on this special cruise on Norwegian Escape.”

The cruise will also feature a panel of marine life experts and scientists from Nova Southeastern University, along with special on-island presentations at local schools aimed at educating children on marine life and conservation.

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By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

A significant new real estate project is coming to one of the region’s hottest developments.

Nassau’s Palm Cay has unveiled its latest project, a $100 million luxury condominium and penthouse marina real estate complex.

Named One Marina, the newest addition to the growing Palm Cay residential community in New Providence has already broken the 40 percent sales mark in pre-release.

“The pre-release response was really encouraging,” said Palm Cay Director of Sales and Marketing, Myles Newell. “When we shared the design and site plan with owners and new clients prior to going to market, expression of interest was almost instant.” 

The new project includes 84 two- and three-bedroom residences, with the two-bedroom units ranging from 1,780 to 1,940 square feet and the three-bedrooms ranging from 2,751 to 4,228 square feet.

A rendering of a unit at One Marina.

Two bedrooms start at $750,000, while the three-bedroom units start at $1.5 million, according to the company.

It’s a major expansion for the community that has become one of the top marinas in the wider Caribbean and a popular home-buying destination.

The 69-acre property, set on 1,200 feet of beachfront, has a mix of townhomes, condominiums, single-family home sites and marina cottages, along with boat slips.

“Palm Cay has a strong track record with property values appreciating consistently,” Newell said. “The resort-style development has already had approximately 160 properties purchased since opening.”

It’s part of what has become a surging development in The Bahamas, from downtown Nassau’s The Pointe to Paradise Island’s new One Ocean luxury condo project.

“Palm Cay’s quality of construction, design features, size of these residences and its amenities have helped to sell out previous phases in the development in a short space of time,” Newell said. “This time around is expected to be no exception.”

For more, visit One Marina.

— CJ

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