By the Caribbean Journal staff

As Richard Branson’s Necker Island and the British Virgin Islands work to recover from Hurricane Irma, the Necker Cup pro-am tennis tournament is being held this week at the Baha Mar resort in the Bahamas.

The six-day, five-night Pro-Am Tennis Event pairs ATP/WTA tour players and legends with amateur teams of all levels. It has historically been held on Branson’s Necker Island, which was hit hard by Irma.

The major focus of the event will be on helping to support the BVI.

“Given the widespread devastation, it was tough to even think about the event; however, Sir Richard Branson and our team feel the Necker Cup presents an incredible opportunity to raise much needed awareness and funding for the hurricane victims,” tournament organizers said in a statement. “The outpouring of support from all our guests, pros and celebs has been outstanding, and we sincerely appreciate your kindness. Many of us have shared some everlasting, life changing memories together over the past five years, and we are excited to create more this year.

Organizers said they had explored several venues before settling on the Baha Mar, the new megaresort that opened on New Providence’s Cable Beach earlier this year.

“The team at this stunning property have been amazing to work with and are going above and beyond to accommodate our Necker family with elite access to the suites at the SLS and the invitation only Reserve rooms, as well as exclusive pools, beaches, casino space, and their very own private island,” the statement read.

It’s a boon for the Baha Mar, which has embarked on a massive marketing campaign aimed at turning the property into a full-fledged destination.

The final night gala and auction will send 100 percent of the money raised to support beneficiaries including Virgin Unite’s efforts to help rebuild the British Virgin Islands.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

The latest Caribbean Home heads to the Turks and Caicos Islands, the setting of a spectacular beachfront estate called Turtle Tail.

The property, listed with Sotheby’s International Realty for $25 million, has a total of seven bedrooms, 12 full bathrooms and 15,000 square feet, all set on a 4.57 acre lot.

The home, which has its own private peninsula, has all the amenities of a luxury resort, from a wrap-around infinity pool with LED lighting to a fire-pit daybed pavilion and even an outdoor pizza oven.

That’s along with amenities like a screening room, a wine cellar and a 90-foot private dock for yacht mooring.

The newly-completed property is truly a one of a kind real estate destination.

Fore more information, visit Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Many resorts in the Caribbean are perfect for travelers of all ages, whether you’re looking for a family getaway or a romantic escape. But certain resorts are tailor made for the latter, with the perfect combination of comfort, seclusion and, most importantly, tranquility. These adults-only resorts are the perfect destinations for trips with you and your spouse or partner. Here are five great adults-only resorts for your next Caribbean trip.

Pineapple Beach Club, Antigua Elite Island Resorts’ adults-only all-inclusive utpost in Antigua is set on a beautiful quarter-mile stretch of white-sand beach, with two pools, a wide range of watersports and a utterly relaxing ambience that will make it oh-so-hard to leave. It’s a truly authentic Caribbean experience, one that’s hard to find these days at an all-inclusive.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Global resort giant RIU Hotels and Resorts has opened its new expanded offering in Punta Cana.

The Riu Republica adults-only resort on Punta Cana’s Arenda Gorda beach has debuted a major new expansion including an exclusive water park, four new a la carte restaurants, three swimming pools and 300 new rooms.

The expansion officially debuted this week.

The resort now has a total of 10 restaurants: two buffets for breakfast and dinner; the Italian ‘Tarantella’; the Asian ‘Kaori’; the steakhouse ‘Quisqueya’; two ‘Kulinarium’ fusion eateries; the Spanish restaurant ‘Olé’, which serves typical dishes from Spanish culture; a new jerk grill open daily in the pool zone; and the ‘Taj Mahal’ Indiana eatery.

The Riu Republica now has a total of 1,382 rooms, including 8 suites, 12 two-bedroom family rooms and six rooms for guests with reduced mobility.

Other amenities include eight bars (one of which is open 24 hours a day), a gym, a Jacuzzi, and the flagship Renova Spa wellness center.

The resort is aimed largely at couples looking for a romantic stay, according to the company.

Riu has 95 hotels in 19 countries around the world, including a significant presence in the Caribbean region.

See here for an-indepth look at the Riu Republica.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

One of the most important meetings for the global sailing industry will soon be coming to Bermuda.

World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, is bringing its World Sailing Conference to Bermuda 2019, following a vote at its annual conference in Puerto Vallarta this month.

Delegates approved Bermuda’s bid last week.

“World Sailing’s Annual Conference is the single most important meeting of sailing’s key stakeholders,” said Chief Executive Officer Andy Hunt. “Key decision makers from World Sailing member nations, International Class Associations, boat builders and event organizers attend the conference to shape the future of the sport. More than 500 delegates attended the most recent edition of the Annual Conference in Mexico and we are thrilled to bring a similar audience to Bermuda in just under two years.”

The move comes after Bermuda’s hosting of the world’s most high-profile sailing race, America’s Cup, earlier this year.

“Bermuda has a long history with sailing, from its founding in 1609 and the creation of the Bermuda rig to the successful hosting of the 35^th America’s Cup in 2017,” said Bermuda Tourism Authority Chief Executive Kevin Dallas. “We are thrilled to add the World Sailing Conference to Bermuda’s ever-growing resume as a world-class sailing destination.”

The World Sailing Annual Conference is the central meeting “where the strategy of sailing is reviewed, discussed and celebrated,” according to a release.

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