The adults-only Floris Suite Hotel will close after Easter to undergo a significant renovation, after which the property will relaunch as part of the Dreams resort’s Preferred Club.
The renovation of the property will officially begin April 13, according to a statement from the resort.
It will operate as an adults-only, all-inclusive resort, according to a statement from the Floris Suite Hotel.
“We want to thank all visitors for the wonderful years,” the property said in a statement.
The spectacular beaches of the Caribbean remain the region’s ultimate siren song for travelers. They’re the reason we sit at our desks, dreaming of the islands, placing ourselves there, even just for a moment.
They’re the essence of what makes the Caribbean the world’s most romantic destination.
And while the Caribbean’s exotic white sands are unmatched around the world, if you dig deep enough you can find something rather special: pink sand.
Dotted around the Caribbean are some truly delightful little stretches of pink sand, which are typically the result of miniscule pink-and-red shells that once housed tiny organisms called foraminifera.
So where can you find these wonders? Take a journey with us around some of our favorite pink sand beaches in the Caribbean, from The Bahamas to Grenada.
Harbour Island is home to a number of top hotels, along with private beach clubs for those properties not set directly on the sand, like the Valentines resort.
Pink Sand Beach, Harbour Island The ultimate pink sand beach in the Caribbean, this three-mile-long stunner is a radiant shade of pink, endlessly wide, rimmed with some of the most beautiful boutique hotels in The Bahamas.
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It seems there was a bright spot in what was a sluggish year for Mexico tourism in 2019: the Riviera Nayarit.
The destination on Mexico’s Pacific coast saw more than 780,000 travelers last year, representing a very strong 4.7 percent growth in arrivals compared to 2018.
The strong visitation comes as the area is in the midst of a hotel development boom, with new brands coming on stream ranging from Ritz-Carlton to Rosewood to Conrad, among others.
They’re part of a total of 15 new projects approved for 2020 and beyond, tourism officials told Caribbean Journal.
“We are beyond grateful for the increasing support and interest we continue to receive every year from North American travelers,” said Marc Murphy, managing director of Riviera Nayarit Convention & Visitors Bureau. “The properties debuting in the next couple of years are part of our efforts to continue to match the superior standards expected by guests visiting the destination. We are excited to further develop Riviera Nayarit as a world-class tourism destination.”
The Riviera Nayarit will add a total of 575 new rooms this year, with more than 3,500 new rooms in the pipeline by 2025.
The former will be headlined by the launch of the new Conrad Punta de Mita, which will open with 325 rooms in May.
The most highly-anticipated hotel opening of 2020 is here: the new Eclipse at Half Moon, Jamaica’s new standard-bearer luxury hotel, which has officially launched in the heart of Montego Bay.
The 57-room beachfront hotel is a major new addition to what has long been one of the Caribbean’s iconic places to stay, Half Moon.
“Eclipse is a distinct luxury experience, and one that honors and complements Half Moon’s legacy and character,” said Guy Steuart III, chairman of the board at Half Moon. “Guests will discover our unique spirit of character and culture amidst traditional, elegant architecture inspired by our surroundings, and dimensioned within an abundance of roamable beach and gardens.”
The new Eclipse, which was designed by renowned architecture firm Hart Howerton, is centered around a “Great House” garbed in vintage family photographs and vibrant colors, along with custom murals depicting Caribbean life.
Hayward’s, one of the eateries on property.
The hotel is a mix of “Great House Open Suites,” “Estate Homes,” each with up to four bedrooms, along with 32 “prestige ocean rooms,” all of which are set in low-profile cottages with views of the sea.
In a nice touch, every ocean room has artwork from students of Jamaica’s Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts.
The culinary program is broad: there’s the North Pointe Bar and Grill, overlooking the hotel’s infinity pool and beach; the casual beach grill called Spice; the Hammock Bar, the action-station-filled Hayward’s, along with a grab-and-go cafe called Maakit.
The infinity-edge pool.
That’s joined by a Half Moon institution, Lester’s Bar, along with the signature eatery at Eclipse, Delmare, a “refined Italian seafood culinary experience.”
Half Moon’s signature Fern Tree, A Salamander Spa, provides the centerpiece wellness destination for the hotel.
“Eclipse is a remarkable addition to Half Moon and the Caribbean’s luxury landscape,” says Sheila Johnson, founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, which was tapped to manage Half Moon last year. “Its design and artwork, along with our commitment to delivering superior culinary and wellness experiences, will make this one of the Caribbean’s most appealing destinations.”
Eclipse is now part of a three-resort complex that includes the rebranded original resort, Founders Cove at Half Moon, along with the Rose Hall Villas at Half Moon, the island’s top villa resort.
The properties are all set on the massive Half Moon campus, which is accentuated by a leading Caribbean golf course, the Robert Trent Jones, Sr-designed Half Moon Golf Club, dubbed the “Caribbean Augusta.”
The new hotel takes Half Moon’s jet-set age historic charm into the 21st century, a serious infusion of energy into what is one of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations.
