By the Caribbean Journal staff

Long one of the most effortlessly charming places to stay in Barbados, the island’s Cobblers Cove hotel has gotten a major upgrade.

The property recently completed a three-year renovation and refurbishment that included upgrading all of the suites with new floors, fixtures and soft goods, redesigning the bathrooms and reimagining the 40 suites and the common areas.

The latter included new fittings, fabrics and upholstery, accented with hand painted artwork by local artist Hilary Armstrong.

Locally sourced stone was used for the refurbished suite floors and outdoor pathways, while the property also enlarged existing windows in the hotel’s Great House and the suites.

One of the redesigned suites.

“We have done an enormous amount of work to Cobblers over the last few years, retaining the heritage, charm and character of this wonderful hotel that has hosted generations of happy guests,” said Hugh Godsal, owner of Cobblers Cove. “The upgrades to the rooms and services will only provide more comfort, calm and relaxation for our long-standing repeat guests, while enticing a whole new kind of visitor to experience Cobblers Cove.”

— CJ

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By Alexander Britell

AMResorts is expanding to the French Caribbean for the first time.

The company’s Secrets all-inclusive brand is coming to St Martin with the signing of a new resort brand management deal.

The resort, which is owned by Sole Rseorts, had been previously operating as a Riu before Hurricane Irma.

“[Parent company Apple Leisure Group] is continuing to grow its brand footprint in the Caribbean by expanding into the highly marketable destination of St. Martin, which welcomes millions of international travelers each year,” said Zozaya. “We are confident that the island has the potential to become one of the region’s premier high-end destinations, making it the perfect location for our luxury all-inclusive brand, Secrets Resorts & Spas.”

What the property looked like before Irma.

The former Riu Palace St Martin will undergo a $20 million renovation designed by Luis Pons before it reopens in 2019, according to the company.

The 350-room adults-only resort is set on the beautiful Anse Marcel in St Martin, about 35 minutes from St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport.

“This partnership with Sole Resorts demonstrates ALG’s ability to successfully convert existing resorts into one of our award-winning brands and deliver an attractive return on investment for owners,” said Javier Coll, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of ALG. “We continue to see high demand for the Caribbean and anticipate this will only increase, making it the ideal time for owners to ensure they have the right resort management partner to position their properties to maximize the demand.”

The renovation will also add a rooftop pool with ocean views, along with swim-out suites and other enhancements.

“We discovered St. Martin right after hurricane Irma damaged the island. Immediately, we recognized the untapped potential of the Island for 5-star luxury resorts,” said Tommaso Sandretto, CEO of Sole Resorts. “With the support from President Gibbs and Apple Leisure Group, we are confident that our investment will benefit the growth of the island and the whole community creating new jobs and showing how to bounce back from natural disasters. Sole Resorts plans to keep expanding its portfolio in the Caribbean and other key markets.”

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

One of the Caribbean’s most renowned all-inclusives has a new look.

The legendary Galley Bay resort in Antigua has completed a series of multimillion-dollar upgrades, from the Tahitian-inspired Gauguin Suites to the classic toes-in-the-sand rooms.

“We designed Galley Bay with 100% focus on our guests,” explains James Lane, Managing Director of Galley Bay. “From our beachfront suites, to our tropical gardens, we want every moment to be inspirational, with just the right hint of romantic adventure.”

The property, led by Lane and his design team, recently invested millions on a total reimagining of Galley Bay’s guest rooms, restaurants and amenities.

Changes include a beautiful new waterfall at the main pool.

That’s along with the resort’s signature Indulge Spa, set among the palms, with thatched roofs and couples massage pods on stilts.

It all adds up to a major new look for what has always been one of the region’s most memorable adults-only getaways.

For more info, visit Galley Bay.

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