By the Caribbean Journal staff

Bahamian national carrier Bahamasair is launching new nonstop flights from Houston to the Bahamas.

The carrier will be launching the flights from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Nassau on Nov. 16.

The flights will operate twice weekly, operating on Mondays and Thursdays.

Bahamasair is operating the service on Boeing 737-500 aircraft.

“We’re excited that Houstonians and residents throughout the region can experience the beauty and unique culture of The Bahamas without the hassle of a layover,” said Dionisio D’Aguilar, Bahamas Minister of Tourism and Aviation. “Nassau is a great destination for all types of travelers, as well as the gateway to our Out Islands, and the new Bahamasair service will make planning a vacation to The Bahamas that much easier.”

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

SLS Hotels’ first Caribbean project is slated to open this month: SLS Baha Mar.

The next major resort brand to debut at Nassau’s megaresort complex, SLS Baha Mar is a project by sbe [sic] slated to make its formal debut Nov. 14, according to a press release from the resort.

Dining options will include Katsuya by Starck and a Bahamian outpost of the celebrated Miami eatery Fi’lia, the latter the brainchild of Chef Michael Schwartz.

SLS Baha Mar will include 299 rooms on Cable Beach.

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

There’s a new way to fly to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao.

Aruba Airlines is reintroducing service to Curaçao from a host of gateways, including Miami, Maracaibo, Venezuela and Valencia, Venezuela.

The flights officially restarted on Oct. 23.

Aruba Airlines, Aruba’s national carrier, is based in Aruba with a hub in Miami.

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By Alexander Britell

The Caribbean’s first-ever Park Hyatt hotel has officially opened its doors on the island of St Kitts.

The new 126-room luxury resort is set on St Kitts’ Banana Bay on the island’s lush southeastern peninsula.

It’s the most highly anticipated hotel opening in the Caribbean in several years, and a major boost for an island that now has a true halo hotel.

The presidential suite at the Park Hyatt St Kitts.

“We are excited to debut the Park Hyatt brand experience on this incredible island that is brimming with rich culture, storied history, untapped adventure and pristine beaches,” said Myles McGourty, senior vice president, Latin America and Caribbean, Hyatt. “Our discerning global guests will be welcomed with personalized service and contemporary elegance surrounded by sophisticated design, world-class artwork, the finest culinary expressions and Miraval’s deep-rooted expertise in wellness.”

The Park Hyatt St Kitts has 78 rooms and 48 suites, along with three signature restaurants, two pools and a range of event spaces.

The reception hall.

“From employing more than 800 Kittitian staff in the opening phases to working with local purveyors for restaurant ingredients, Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour brings forward the island’s warm hospitality throughout guests’ entire experience,” said Flor van de Vaart, general manager of Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour. “We are confident guests will enjoy highly personalized service amidst our luxurious and sophisticated environment.”

A king room.

The hotel also boasts a 37,752-square-foot Miraval Life in Balance Spa facility including heated private plunge pools, nine treatment rooms and a 1,750-square-foot, 24-hour fitness center.

“We are excited by the opening of the Miraval Life in Balance Spa at Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour, the first Miraval Life in Balance Spa to open within the Hyatt portfolio since Miraval joined Hyatt. Wellness and mindfulness are becoming increasingly important to our guests, and the opening of the Miraval Life in Balance Spa in St. Kitts is yet another way we demonstrate care for our guests,” said Marc Ellin, global head of Miraval Group. “This spa integrates the essence of Miraval – an industry leader in the destination spa wellness resort category – into a breathtaking West Indian setting for an unforgettable luxury experience.”

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Four Seasons is expanding its Caribbean portfolio with one of the region’s greatest luxury resorts.

The former One & Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island in the Bahamas will become The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas following the company’s appointment by Access Industries.

The hotel will officially rebrand on Nov. 30.

“Four Seasons shares our vision for a truly personalised luxury experience, with special sensitivity to the unique aspects of historic properties,” says Jonah Sonnenborn, Head of Real Estate, Access Industries, which also owns Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel and other premier hotel properties.  “The Ocean Club, like Access’ other iconic hotels, offers its guests an unparalleled location and boundless possibility for their experience at the resort.”

Access acquired the Ocean Club in 2014.

“Four Seasons was the natural choice to help elevate The Ocean Club to even greater renown,” Sonnenborn said.

The property, which first opened in 1962, recently underwent a multimillion-dollar enhancement project that included room renovations and a new oceanfront pool. It has long been the unquestioned leader among Paradise Island hotels.

“The Ocean Club has long been one of the world’s great resorts and will be an extraordinary addition to our global portfolio as we extend our presence in the Caribbean,” says J. Allen Smith, President and CEO of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.  “We are proud to work in partnership with Access to bring luxury travellers a Four Seasons experience in the Bahamas. The genuine warmth of the Bahamian people matches perfectly with the personalized service that only Four Seasons can deliver, creating a truly authentic Caribbean experience unlike anything else on Paradise Island.”

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