Sometimes we just want some time to ourselves.

And thats where the adults-only resort comes in.

But the concept of the adults-only resort has diversified in recent years. Today, adults-only resorts have moved beyond simply being enclaves of quiet and tranquility, beyond dedicated wings in a megaresort. They’re all about experiences, about allowing you the freedom to relax or to be active — or both.

The modern adults-only resort can be anything from an energetic escape to an adventure hotel in the heart of a rainforest — and everything in between.

What do they all have in common? They’re still just for you and yours.

In other words, they’re the vacation that we all need from time to time.

Here are five must-visit adults-only resorts to try in the Caribbean right now, from more “traditional” adults-only options to tiny island boutiques to, well, you’ll see.

Beach House, Turks and Caicos While the Turks and Caicos Islands is as relaxed and tranquil a destination as there is in the Caribbean, you can still up the ante with a full-fledged adults-only resort. Enter the 21-suite Beach House, a Grace Bay boutique resort that’s all about an intimate ambience, from beach butler service to two on-site eateries and two bars. (Guests also get access to the Alexandra and the Blue Haven resorts).

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By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

One of the Bahamas’ most venerable eateries is getting a new injection of culinary energy.

Atlantis Paradise Island has named Chef Alessio Pitzalis as the new Head Chef of its Café Martinique restaurant.

Pitzalis will guide a “comprehensive epicurean experience” for the anticipated update of the fine-dining concept, which is set to debut this month.

The decades-old eatery is perhaps best known for a visit by James Bond in the 1965 film “Thunderball.”

“We are pleased to welcome Chef Alessio Pitzalis to lead Café Martinique’s evolution as one of the leading culinary concepts in The Bahamas,” said Bryan O’Shields, Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage at Atlantis, Paradise Island. “He is a veteran in the culinary field and exudes passion, precision and forethought. Alessio’s acute taste for global flavors and fluency in local produce will shape Café Martinique as a paramount dining experience for our discerning guests.”

As Head Chef of Café Martinique, Pitzalis will apply his expertise in Mediterranean-Italian cuisine to oversee the revised culinary concept.

He comes to Atlantis with more than 15 years of experience and residencies in some of the world’s most renowned kitchens, including Ristorante Andreini in Alghero, Italy; Piazza Rossa in Moscow, Russia; Columbia Beach Resort in Cyprus; and Address Montgomerie in Dubai.

Originally from the Italian island of Sardinia, Chef Pitzalis will be leveraging cultural influences from both his home country and his international travels. 

He said he is aiming to infuse a unique taste of The Bahamas to guest palates through relationships with local producers and farmers and foraging for the most exclusive island bounty available.

Opening February 2019, Café Martinique will be Atlantis’ newest and only elevated dining concept to feature a plant-forward menu. 

With a commitment to using ingredients available only on Paradise Island & Nassau, dishes will strike a Mediterranean-Bahamian balance with inspiration from the coastal regions of France, Morocco, Italy and the Middle East.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

A legendary French Caribbean hotel is getting new life in one of Martinique’s hottest beach towns.

The Diamant Les Bains, which first opened in 1945 as the first tourist hotel in Martinique, is slated to open in 2019 after having been completely rebuilt.

A rendering of the hotel.

The property will include a mix of five “bungalow” suites and 33 studio units with kitchenettes, along with a new bar-restaurant right on the beach and a pool with a view of the island’s famous Diamond Rock, or Le Diamant.

It’s a huge boost for a town that has quietly become a haven for in-the-know travelers, thanks to a world-class beach, a growing portfolio of eateries and, well, some of the best views on the island.

It’s the latest in a growing portfolio of new boutique hotels on the island, from the Hotel Simon in Fort de France to the hillside French Coco in Tartane.

For more, visit Diamant Les Bains.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

One of the Caribbean’s most celebrated restaurants has completed its comeback from Hurricane Irma.

Le Pressoir, set in the heart of the culinary hotspot of Grand Case in St Martin, has officially reopened its doors.

The new Le Pressoir is being stewarded by executive chef, Alexis Chauvreau, who served as sous chef for former Le Pressoir Chef Franck Mear for several years.

The completely renovated eatery has preserved its Creole charm, with a bright, airy look and a new prix-fixe menu that includes a starter, a main course and a dessert.

What hasn’t changed? The outstanding wine list.

That menu will change every two weeks, according to the eatery.

Even better? Le Pressoir has also opened an adjacent cigar and rum bar next door called La Part Des Anges.

Le Pressoir was named the number one restaurant in the Caribbean by Caribbean Journal in 2016.

— CJ

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