The Park Hyatt St Kitts has named a new general manager, the property told Caribbean Journal. 

The luxury resort, the first and only Park Hyatt in the Caribbean, has tapped Marc Schneider to the role. 

An “esteemed Hyatt veteran,” Schenider will oversee all operations at the luxury beach resort set on Banana Bay in St Kitts’ tony Christophe Harbour development. 

“As Park Hyatt’s first and only property in the Caribbean, we are excited to welcome Marc to the helm of Park Hyatt St. Kitts – A luxury resort that authentically celebrates island culture and its natural environment,” said Myles McGourty, senior vice president for Latin America and the Caribbean at Hyatt. “Marc’s strong financial aptitude, well-rounded leadership skillset and strong desire to succeed will make him an asset to the team and will help him further enhance guest experiences by introducing rare and enticing amenities that attract discerning travelers from around the globe.”

Schneider was most recently the resort manager at the 1,000-room Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in The Bahamas.

“I am delighted to be joining the inspiring team at Park Hyatt St. Kitts, and I look forward to continuing to introduce our guests to the warmth, vibrancy, and hospitality for which the Kittitian community is known. In my new role, I will strive to further elevate the uncommon and enriching Park Hyatt St. Kitts experience to create lasting memories for returning and future guests alike,” Schneider said. 

— CJ

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Guyana’s El Dorado 15. Trinidad’s Angostura 1787. Barbados’ Mount Gay 1703. 

They’re the sort of rums you hardly find together in the Caribbean, iconic West Indian rum expressions that seldom appear on a shelf even at the best of Caribbean bars. 

At Antigua’s Galley Bay, however, they’re right there with one another — and when you’re done sipping them, there isn’t even a bill. 

This is the rum shack at Antigua’s legendary Galley Bay Resort and Spa, an all-inclusive that has rather happily created a Caribbean rum bar just steps from one of the island’s greatest beaches. 

The rum shack is a place for travelers to taste their way around the Caribbean through its most famous spirit, sampling the best of the region on a well-managed journey by the lovely rum-steward Elaine. 

Antigua’s signature bottles are here as well, from the terrific English Harbour 10 to the brand’s latest cask-finish expressions: Madeira, Port and Sherry. 

For the uninitiated, there are classic Caribbean rum cocktails, too: rum and coconut water, the traditional Cuba Libre and rum and pineapple, among others. 

For the curious, there’s a journey around the Caribbean through rum: Wray and Nephew overproof; Havana Club; Gosling’s from the region’s northern neighbors in Bermuda; and even some lovely expressions from the Dominican Republic. 

We’ve long extolled the virtues of traveling the Caribbean through rum, making this a very welcome concept. 

And Galley Bay is right at the forefront in the region, cultivating a destination-within-a-destination, a place not just to enjoy the Caribbean but to discover it anew.

The comfortable cover of palapas, cozy pillowed corners and a setting at the edge of the resort’s signature lagoon only underscore it. 

Because when your ingredients are “all-inclusive” and “rum shack,” well — that’s a hard cocktail to beat. 

For more, visit Galley Bay. 

— CJ

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There’s a new lunch spot in the heart of Antigua’s English Harbour. 

It’s called Ti Lolo, and it’s a classic French bistro with a spectacular view of the water. 

Ti Lolo, which officially opened its doors on Wednesday, has a menu focusing on French favorites: that means everything from a superb Coq au Vin to quiche, aubergeine tarts and a house signature, the croque “mademoiselle” (the egg is the special). 

The Ti Lolo team tells Caribbean Journal the spot is all about “long lunches,” and that’s not a surprise given the wine list. 

There’s a terrific selection of rose, whites, reds and champagnes (and not just from France), carefully curated, with a story behind each selection on the list. 

And with a name like Ti Lolo, it’s no surprise there’s ti’ punch on the menu, the perfect cocktail for gazing out on the boats in Horatio Nelson’s old stomping ground. 

It’s a welcome addition to the scene on Dockyard Drive. 

— CJ

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The Curacao Marriott Beach Resort has officially relaunched following the completion of a $40 million renovation project. 

The 336-room hotel has been renovated “to represent the latest innovative design thinking from the Marriott hotels brand,” according to a statement from the property. 

That includes a new “clean and contemporary” design, with a mix of Dutch colonial architecture and “plantation-style elements.”

“As we continue to re-invent concepts and grow our portfolio across all product categories, we are grateful to be partnering with such an established and respected hospitality brand such as Marriott Hotels for a product of this caliber,” says Rob Smith, Executive Vice President of Aimbridge Hospitality, which manages the resort. “Proud to see that our vision for Curaçao has finally come to fruition, we hope to continue this momentum with Marriott International in the Caribbean.”

The renovation is part of a regional push for Marriott to transform its Caribbean hotels. 

The Curacao relaunch comes as Marriott has announced plans to open its first-ever all-inclusive resort in Curacao. 

Noted Chef Dino Jagtiani is leading the culinary program at the hotel, including a fine-dining eatery, C-Spice, along with several bars. 

“At Marriott Hotels, we strive to create spaces where our guests can feel their most inspired,” says Manny Rappenecker, VP, Marriott Hotels. “The reimagined Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort more than lives up to that promise – melding our signature clean design aesthetic with local touches inspired by the beautiful Caribbean surroundings to give guests the ultimate space to relax and recharge.”

— CJ

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