The British Virgin Islands is reopening for tourism on Dec. 1, and in the age of social-distancing, a luxe villa vacation is the perfect way to experience the destination.

And Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, which has a portfolio of 20 villas across the island, is launching a host of new amenities for travelers.

The company’s team has used the last six months to train and to develop and test the COVID-19 health and safety protocols which have been approved by the BVI Environmental Unit, according to Sharon Flax-Brutus, director of operations for the company.

“We understand and are sensitive to the current climate and we want our guests to feel ultra-special as well as safe and comfortable when they stay in our villas,” Flax-Brutus said.

And with the BVI relaunching ahead of the festive season, Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals is unveiling a host of holiday amenities for the occasion.

That includes a new program which begins Dec. 15, giving guests the opportunity to have their villa decorated with a complimentary Christmas tree and get a holiday amenity featuring locally-made culinary treats.

Guests can also enjoy a prix-fixe dinner menu at the fine-dining eatery at Virgin Gorda’s Leverick Bay Resort, Spa and Marina in North Sound.

Even better? Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals is adding another amenity: a tennis pro who will be available to play with and teach villa guests: Arthur Hicks, the former coach at the Necker Island Resort, who has played in multiple championships in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

“Everything is in place to welcome guests and as our villas offer large open-air spaces, lots of privacy, stunning beach front locations or breathtaking ocean views they are perfect for couples, families and small groups,” Flax-Brutus said. “We are looking forward to that day.”

For more visit Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals.

— CJ

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The Caribbean’s newest luxury resort has officially opened its doors on the island of Grenada.

The Point at Petite Calivigny opened this week as Grenada’s first lifestyle and wellness resort. 

The property is home to three villas and 12 suites on an 11-acre estate above Grenada’s Benji Bay. 

The boutique resort, which has access to a private beach, has a spa, a beach bar and restaurant and five pools. 

Each of the suites has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, private balconies and the suites share two large swimming pools, a swimming pool and an outdoor grilling station. 

“The Point is the first luxury resort in Grenada that is totally focussed on wellness,” said Chris Ashby, owner of the resort. “We offer discerning travelers the perfect combination of luxury accommodation in a peaceful setting with the ability to design their stay exactly as they wish.”

The property’s wellness offering includes a state-of-the-art gym, along with a slate of classes for activities ranging from stand-up paddle boarding to high-intensity interval training and Barre, a full-body workout inspired by ballet movements, Crossfit and boxing. 

That’s along with a menu of meditation and yoga courses and a regular Grenadian-style tea ceremony. 

The opening of the property comes as Grenada completed its multi-phased reopening earlier this month, one that included access for travelers from the United States. 

The opening of the luxe resort is part of what is a growing luxury sector in Grenada, buoyed by the new Silversands Grenada and a soon-to-launch resort by Kimpton.

“The impetus in creating The Point was to offer a truly Grenadian experience,” Ashby said. “I am proud to say that The Point is owned by a Grenadian, was built by Grenadians and is staffed by Grenadians.”

For more, visit The Point at Petite Calivigny. 

— CJ

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Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts subsidiary has reopened two of its hotels in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

The company has relaunched both the Dreams Dominicus La Romana and Dreams Punta Cana. 

Both of the properties began welcoming guests again over the weekend. 

“We are eager to continue to reenergize travel to the Dominican Republic and safely welcome guests back to their favorite beachside destinations this month, beginning with the latest reopenings of Dreams Dominicus La Romana and DreamsPunta Cana,” said Gonzalo del Peón, President of AMResorts^.. “Within a few more weeks, AMResortswill have eight luxury resorts back online in the country, with more on the way, all ready to offer the highest level of service and quality, plus best-in-class safety and hygiene protocols to support traveler confidence this winter season.”

The 488-room Dreams Dominicus La Romana has amenities including four pools, 10 dining concepts and eight bars. 

The 620-room Dreams Punta Cana is set on Macao Beach in the heart of greater Punta Cana. 

AMResorts is planning more Dominican Republic reopening over the next few months. 

The next AMResorts property to reopen will be the Zoetry Agua Punta Cana resort, which will reopen on Oct. 13, followed by the Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana on Oct. 14 and the Sunscape Puerto Plata resort on Oct. 16. 

The Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana is reopening on Oct. 31. 

For more, visit AMResorts. 

— CJ

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