Adults-only brand Temptation is expanding in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.

Temptation, known for its Temptation Cancun resort, has announced plans to expand its portfolio with a new resort in Punta Cana, slated for debut in 2019.

Temptation, a topless-optional, all-inclusive resort, is reopening its Cancun property this August after a major renovation led by designer Karim Rashid.

Temptation properties are aimed at adults 21 and older, describing themselves as a “Playground for Grown-Ups.”

A room at the redesigned Temptation Cancun.

The Temptation in Punta Cana will feature 496 guestrooms and suites set on 62 acres of landscaped grounds.

“The life-changing experience we have provided our guests for the past ten years with Temptation Cancun Resort, in a relaxing, fun and sensual atmosphere, has made us leaders of this segment in Mexico,” said Rodrigo De La Peña, CEO of Original Group. “This success, combined with our market expertise and our entrepreneurial and daring spirit, has led us to our next, exciting stage. Our new resort in the Dominican Republic, set to open at the end of 2019, is the first part of our ambitious plans to continue expanding and establishing ourselves as the leaders of the adult travel industry worldwide.”

The company said additional locations and plans for expansion were also in the works, to be announced “at a later time.”

— Caribbean Journal staff

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Looking for your next Caribbean fishing tournament?

The BVI Sport Fishing Association is hosting the 2nd Annual Virgin Gorda International Marlin Tournament from July 28-31, in partnership with Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour.

The tournament expects a turnout of 15 or more boats this year, a “steady organic growth” from last year’s launch, organizers said.

All participants of this year’s tournament will be given special offers whilst staying at VGYH; free dockage, free 25lb bag of ice daily, 15% off fuel, complimentary Harbour Hurricane drink at registration and a complimentary continental breakfast – courtesy of the VGYH.

Registration begins on the 28th and is followed by a Fun Day event, which will be held on the 29th to kick-start the tournament.

For more information, email bvisportfishingassociation@gmail.com.

— CJ

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After a long day on the North Sound you need a good rum.

But not just any rum will do.

So you walk around the Windward Mark Bar and find the rum corner.

This is the home of rum at the newest bar at the Bitter End Yacht Club, a collection of fine rums that reward those who journey here.

The new rum portfolio is the result of the expert stewardship of BEYC Food & Beverage Director Chris Riley, who came on at the beginning of the year and clearly saw the need for rum worthy of this venerable Virgin Gorda retreat, thanks to previous work with fine wine and spirits purveyor TICO.

The selection has a diverse mix of rums from around the region, highlighted by some top level rhum agricoles that are very hard to find anywhere outside of Martinique, notably Rhum Saint James 12 and Depaz XO.

It all makes for a perfect Caribbean seaside bar, doing it the way it’s been done for centuries – an afternoon on the water capped by a night of rum.

There are few better formulas for a perfect day.

— CJ

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A luxury estate in the tony Dorado Beach enclave of Puerto Rico has hit the market for $5.3 million, Caribbean Journal has learned.

The home in Dorado Beach Estates has been listed with Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty’s Margaret Pena Juvelier.

The home boasts a total of 14 rooms in the main house, along with an independent pool/guest house with a fully equipped gym and massage room.

The property also includes two home office suites with a full reception area and a full movie screening room.

The five-bedroom, 10.5-bathroom property has a total of 11,5000 interior square feet on a 1.568 acre lot.

For added privacy, it can only be accessed through the entrance to the Dorado Beach Resort.

“The Estates at Dorado Beach historically represent the prestige of the original 1400 acre Rockefeller Resort,” Sotheby’s says in the listing.

See the full listing here.

— CJ Staff

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By Camille Rodriguez
CJ Contributor

Joya is a show by Cirque du Soleil about a little girl whose name is Joya and her grandfather.

The grandfather was a scientist and he protects a book about the world. She touched an asteroid that belonged to her grandfather and the lights started flickering. It was weird because when the grandfather touched the asteroid it didn’t flicker.

It triggered a performance of a couple on roller skates who performed acrobatic feats.

Then the show really began with aerialists, tumblers, pirates, dancers, trapeze and more.

I loved when the character “Aquatik” did acrobatics while balancing on canes.

And my favorite part was the pilots, also known as “Botanik,” who did funny things when they crash-landed out of their parachutes. They did acrobatic tricks with one flipping the other with his legs.

The theater that Joya was performed in looked like a magical forest that was buried under ground. It felt like it was glowing.

Before the show was a dinner. It was incredible because they put steam in a plant to decorate the plate.

We also ate ice cream before the entrée but I didn’t like it.

The entrée was really yummy and it brought a “tree” that was bread with leaves that were really good.

The dessert came in a book! I thought we were going to read and study all about the show but I opened the book and there were four kinds of dessert in it. A chocolate one and a tiny key lime pie were my favorites.

I recommend it to other kids because it is fun and entertaining. And if you are a VIP you’ll get special seats and before the show you are watching an amazing magician making drinks. (Editor’s note: Non-alcoholic beverages are prepared for the kids.)

Joya is performred at the Cirque du Soleil Theater at Vidanta Riviera Maya.

Camille Rodriguez, 9, is a special contributor for Caribbean Journal. 

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