By the Caribbean Journal staff

The soon-to-relaunch Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas has named a new general manager to oversee its reopening.

The property has tapped Akis Neocleous as its new general manager, in which role he will had all operations.

Neocleous most recently served as the GM of the W Panama.

Previous stops have included hotels across the Caribbean and Latin America, including Rosewood’s Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos, Mexico.

“I am excited to join the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas during the reopening of this iconic property,” said Neocleous. “My goal is to continue the legacy of excellence with my commitment to exceptional service and the highest level of operational productivity. I look forward to working with the team to maintain loyalty amongst our returning guests while welcoming a new generation of visitors.”

The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas is slated to reopen Dec. 1.

— CJ

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It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean: in some ways, traveling to the Caribbean is even better in the summer.

It’s less crowded, meaning you get can in to the hottest tables, find your seat at the hippest beaches and enjoy an even more tranquil experience.

And that’s without mentioning the blissfully warm water that you don’t find in some destinations during the colder months of the year.

But there’s a caveat: the mercury is higher, meaning you’ll want to be in one of two places: either somewhere in the hills, or somewhere right on the beach, close to the water.

And we have you covered, with 20 great places to stay for perfect summer Caribbean vacations, either perched in breezy hillsides, set right on the sand, or, well, both.

Kimpton Seafire, Grand Cayman One of the Caribbean’s hottest resorts is effortlessly cool in summer, especially if you stay in one of the resort’s beachfront bungalows. Either way, you’re getting a plum spot on the world-famous Seven Mile Beach, with outstanding food, a buzzy bar scene and an even better spa.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island resort has launched a new real estate offering including five new villas, the property said this week.

The private-island resort has partnered with Coldwell Banker to launch sales on the collection of five villa estates ranging from two to six bedrooms.

“When Scrub Island asked us to join their team and assist in their real estate efforts, it was an easy decision to make,” said Chris Smith, Managing Broker at Coldwell Banker BVI. “The Scrub Island team has restored a beautiful and unique setting we’re very proud to represent and we look forward to showcasing some of these select properties for purchase.”

The new villas are highlighted by the six-bedroom, six-bathroom Spinnaker House; the four-bedroom Drake House on the southern tip of the island and the Reef House, overlooking one of the largest reefs on Scrub Island.

Also on offer are a pair of three-bedroom estates: the Leeward House, which overlooks North Beach (and will be officially completed later this year) and Shoreline House, which is set near the resort’s Ixora spa.

All of the villas include Subzero appliances, rainshowers and amenities like plunge pools or infinity pools, with interiors by Hirsch Bedner Associates.

For more information, visit Scrub Island Villas.

— CJ

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