By the Caribbean Journal staff

A portfolio of luxury villas has made its return on the island of Anguilla, Caribbean Journal has learned.

The Santosha Villa Estate and the Sand Villa, Sea Villa and Sky Villa at Anguilla’s Long Bay Villas have reopened after a nearly 10-month-long renovation project.

The transformed properties are adjacent to one another on the northern coast of Anguilla, ranging from five to 25 bedrooms.

Long Bay Beach.

The portfolio’s owners purchased the properties in February 2018 after Hurricane Irma, setting out on an “extensive” renovation.

Natalie Sheedy of Chicago-based Sheedy/DeLaRosa Interiors led the design team on both properties.

Santosha Estate.

The Long Bay Villas each have either five or six bedrooms, while Santosha has a collection of a grand villa and guest houses that can sleep up to 56 people.

“By opening up the villas to maximize the ocean views, completely transforming them inside and out, and adding our personable and professional staff, we have created a new level of luxury and comfort that delivers an unparalleled, beyond extraordinary experience for guests,” said Neil Freeman of Aries Capital, owner and developer of the project.

The Sand, Sea and Sky Villas had formerly known as Temenos and Elements.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

There’s a hip toes-in-the-sand eatery in the heart of the tony Mayakoba community on the Riviera Maya in Mexico.

The Andaz Mayakoba Resort has debuted its new Sotavento beach restaurant, under the stewardship of executive chef Miguel Gomez.

The menu is a mix of fresh seafood, salads, appetizers and desserts.

“We are excited to introduce this unique feet-in-the-sand restaurant concept at Andaz Mayakoba and believe it is a great addition to our existing diverse culinary offerings,” Gomez said. “We carefully curated the menu to deliver a casual yet authentic Mediterranean, seafood-forward culinary experience and want to provide a space where guests can sit back, relax and enjoy their meal while savoring the stunning ocean surroundings. With the opening of Sotavento, we are thrilled to deliver an incredible dining experience, activate the senses and inspire magical memories and moments.”

The eatery, which is open every day from 11 AM to 10:30 PM, includes live entertainment by resident DJ Jared Dietch, with a “vibrant and casual” decor.

Sotavento means “where the wind takes you.”

— CJ

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There’s something to be said for easy all-inclusive vacations: a nonstop flight, a reasonable drive from the airport, all-inclusive food and beverage and unlimited sun and sand.

But some are even easier than others.

Several Caribbean destinations have particular corners that have perfected the easy all-inclusive vacation, with easy-to-reach hotels, overwhelming comfort and a quality of choice. And, perhaps most importantly, a sufficient offering of nonstop flights.

But what isn’t always easy is actually finding — and deciding — where to stay. But we have you covered, with everything from adults-only hotels to wellness retreats to family-friendly properties.

For pure, unadulterated relaxation, it’s a vacation that’s hard to beat.

Here are the five easiest all-inclusive vacations to try right now in the Caribbean, with a host of places to stay in every one.

Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall.

Montego Bay, Jamaica Within a very short drive of Sangster International Airport there is an almost remarkably broad collection of all-inclusive options, from the practically just-across the street Sandals Montego Bay to the iconic Sandals Royal Caribbean. Looking for a wellness getaway? There’s the Zen-filled Zoëtry Montego Bay, while you can find your family-friendly getaway at the Hyatt Ziva in Rose Hall. What you’ll find at each of them is the best of the Jamaican hospitality experience, along with all-inclusives that manage to incorporate a great deal of local flavor, too.

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