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You wake up every morning to a stunning, shiny turquoise out your window, joined by superyachts and sea turtles. 

It’s a view that becomes impossible to resist, a marvelous marriage of serenity and energy. 

There aren’t any other hotels quite like this in the Caribbean, and certainly not in Barbados — and that’s because Port Ferdinand is a rather special property indeed. 

It’s set in the still under-the-radar northwestern coast of Barbados, a charming, genteel corner of the island that joins the luxurious feel of the Platinum Coast with the tranquility of the northern cane fields. 

But if Port Ferdinand keeps up like this, this section of the island won’t be under the radar for long. 

This is a modern, grand resort set on what is unquestionably the most beautiful marina in Barbados, with a portfolio of 46 “villas” that follow one of the Caribbean’s hottest, loveliest trends: the rise of the residential resort. 

Residential resorts join the luxury and service of fine resorts with the amenities and style of residences, meaning you can either stay here for a luxurious, adventurous, exquisite vacation, or you can buy a one-way ticket and buy one of the units. 

What it means for travelers is that when you stay here, you’re enjoying the best version of Barbados luxury living, experiencing the joys of nearby Speightstown, shopping locally, having your lunches at the on-site Nikki Beach or soaking in the sublime overwater pool. (And then, after a few days or a week or a month, you can decide to make it your second home). 

But you also get the best of a resort. 

It’s a bit like being a member of an exclusive private club, with the amenities you often won’t find even at larger resorts: the golf simulator, the spectacular tree-filled spa, the overwater pool (with the latter an amenity you won’t find anywhere else in the Caribbean), the wonderful Dockside eatery, the aforementioned Nikki Beach (the only one of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean). 

And its boutique size — there are just 46 villas (a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units), after all – means you actually get to enjoy all of them. 

And the longer you’re here, the more you begin to appreciate the thoughtfulness of this place, the way the calm of the marina somehow manages to soothe your soul, how the light hits the grand buildings at the golden hour, how you walk outside of the spa and feel as though you’re in the middle of a Bajan forest. 

Barbados is one of the most complete, most sophisticated, most beautiful places in the Caribbean, and Port Ferdinand is a way to experience and enjoy the best of the island.

It’s a residential resort, a private club, a spectacular marina and, well, the sort of place you never want to leave. 

And the best part? You don’t have to. 

For more, visit Port Ferdinand.

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Windstar Cruises in in the midst of a unique fleet upgrade project — it’s “stretching” three cruise ships. 

The $250 million “Star Plus” Initiative will literally cut three of its ships in half and add new 84-foot midsections, effectively “stretching” them into longer, upgraded ships. 

And now Windstar has officially begun stretching its first ship, Star Breeze. 

While the stretching process is not unique to Windstar, the company says the complexity and work it is undertaking is immense. 

That includes removing and replacing its engines in order to make them cleaner and more environmentally friendly. 

“The $250 Million Star Plus Initiative is the most complex and comprehensive small ship lengthening, engine replacement, and renovation project undertaken in cruising, and we are very proud to be working with Fincantieri, the leader in major cruise ship renovations,” said Windstar Cruises President John Delaney. “The slightly larger ships and new enhancements will significantly build upon the signature onboard environment Windstar is famous for. The social and friendly public spaces on the ships create a welcome chemistry with guests and the crew.” 

The stretching will include the addition of a new propulsion system and two new eateries: the Spanish-style Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso and the modern Star Grill by Steven Raichlen. 

Windstar will also be adding a new pool and whirlpool; a reimagined spa and fitness center; a new retail boutique and, perhaps most importantly, the addition of 50 new suites. 

The larger Star Breeze will be able to hold 312 passengers, an increase of 100 passengers, along with more crew. 

This is a momentous undertaking for Windstar and a major milestone. Thanks to our partners at Fincantieri, we are literally witnessing the evolution of a cruise line,” said Christopher Prelog, Vice President of Fleet Operations for Windstar. “Star Breeze and her sister ships have always been coveted for their beauty, pleasing lines, and cozy yet seemingly spacious environments. The significant investment and the transformation of these ships will be stunning, and we are all eager for our guests to experience the renaissance of Windstar Cruises.” 

Star Breeze will begin its voyages in Europe in February 2020 before heading to Miami and the Caribbean in March 2020. 

— CJ

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One of the Caribbean’s leading eco resorts is making a return in 2020, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

The beloved Rosalie Bay Resort in Dominica is reopening in February 2020. 

The property, which has already begun taking reservations for stays in February, had been shuttered since Hurricane Maria in 2017. 

We’re back, stronger than ever after a direct hit from Hurricane Maria in 2017.

Our experience and values remain the same,” the property said in.a statement. “The sea turtles returned, lush vegetation once again enrobes our island and songbirds are calling..”

Rosalie Bay is set on the lush, raw and beautiful eastern coast of Dominica, a strong location for enjoying the island’s myriad adventures, including 300 miles of trails. 

The eco retreat has a total of 28 rooms and suites, all with local art, porches or balconies with garden, river or ocean views, and soundproof, serene construction. 

The hotel will add to an increasingly impressive hotel product developing in Dominica, from Secret Bay to the newly-launched Kempinski.

For more, visit Rosalie Bay. 

— CJ

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