By Alexander Britell

It should be a very busy festive season in Anguilla this year.

Another of Anguilla’s top resorts has announced its reopening plans, with the Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection announcing a planned relaunch on Dec. 15.

The iconic property, which has been shuttered since Hurricane Irma last year, has been fully restored and updated, according to a statement from the resort.

Each of the Anguilla resort’s 46 oceanfront rooms has been “brought back to life,” while Malliouhana has also unveiled an expanded pool area, a new beachfront bar, new dining concepts and a transformed Sunset Bar.

But it isn’t just a relaunch — it’s an expansion, too.

At the beginning of next year, the Malliouhana will debut a new two-bedroom beachfront villa, along with new beachfront and garden suites and an expanded spa.

That will include the addition of 11 new beachfront suites, along with four new garden suites.

The beach bar experience will be a particular point of emphasis, with a “toes in the sand” ambience including locally-inspired snacks and meals along with a curated selection of both regional beers and Caribbean rums.

Auberge first opened the Malliouhana in 2014.

The latter will feature six new treatment rooms and a brand-new ocean-view pool, along with some additional meeting and event space, the property said.

“Malliouhana has long been a beloved and unrivaled destination experience in the Caribbean,” said Craig Reid, CEO, Auberge Resorts Collection. “In partnership with new ownership, Bixby Bridge Capital, LLC, we have poured our heart and soul into restoring the resort guests have come to know and love, while taking the opportunity to add new amenities and experiences that really elevate and complement this special corner of paradise. Our team is ready and excited to welcome back both familiar and new faces!”

But the Malliouhana is not alone in Anguilla’s tourism comeback.

Malliouhana’s relaunch will come a little over a month after Anguilla’s beloved Belmond Cap Juluca reopens in November.

Anguilla’s CuisinArt resort, which already reopened its Reef by CuisinArt hotel earlier this year, will reopen its signature property in November as well.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

One of the more popular place to stay on the west coast of Puerto Rico has reopened its doors.

The Tres Sirenas boutique hotel in the surf town of Rincon has officially relaunched, a year after Hurricane Maria.

The boutique oceanfront property, the brainchild of founders Lisa Masters and Wanda Acosta, has a total of five rooms, including a premier villa unit.

Rincon has long been Puerto Rico’s most bohemian destinations, with an old-school Caribbean vibe and a culture focused on the ocean.

For more, visit Tres Sirenas.

— CJ

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Elegance, style, luxury and grace. They’re the sorts of things that define the Barbados travel experience. And that’s particularly true in Barbados’ diverse hotel product, which tends to focus on the boutique, in size and spirit.

The island’s best hotels aren’t always big — but what they have in common are the casually hip, effortlessly chic and endlessly authentic qualities that make the island such a wonderful place to visit.

On this island, great things tend to come in small packages, with a wide variety of beautiful, well-run and authentic places to stay. But there’s a broad range of options, from the all-inclusive to the grand, the adults-only to the family friendly.

Here are five Barbados hotels worth checking out right now.

The House Elegant Hotels just about redefined the Barbados hotel experience when the company debuted this 34-room Platinum Coast outpost. It’s hip, luxurious and elegant without feeling stuffy, a combination that rewards its guests considerably. It doesn’t hurt that the on-site restaurant is Daphne’s, one of the island’s destination eateries. And did we mention the champagne breakfast?

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

There was another time in transatlantic journeys, when travelers sailed on grand, ornate ships, the vessels themselves at the heart of the glamorous life.

At the heart of these ships there was always a remarkable ballroom, a place where guests would meet and dine and drink.

It’s not a concept that’s survived on modern cruise ships. But that’s precisely what Celebrity Cruises says it was looking to do on its newest ship, Celebrity Edge.

The new ship, which is three months away from its debut, will have a grand ballroom-style space as its centerpiece: The Grand Plaza.

The brainchild of world-renowned designers Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku of Jouin Manku Studio, the new space is a throwback to the golden age of transatlantic crossings, with a modern twist.

The space, which will span three decks at the center of the ship, will include a striking light installation called The Chandelier; a Martini Bar; and a host of new restaurants, from the signature Cafe Bacio to the new Grand Plaza Cafe.

The space will be surrounded by hand-stitched mesh screens, which include more than 13,500 pieces of metal, fabric and leather, the company said.

“When we were asked to work on The Grand Plaza, one of our biggest inspirations were people in the shipyard who were able to manipulate steel as if it were plastic,” Manku said. “Their awe-inspiring craftsmanship inspired us and had us asking ourselves ‘How can we show the bones of the ship?’ Because the bones are so beautiful, you don’t need to put a cover on them.”

— CJ

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