The 5 Hottest New Eateries in the Caribbean

 

The Caribbean culinary scene has never been hotter, and that’s in large part to a growing wave of new eateries across the region.

But some are particularly special, drawing diners for breathtaking food that’s taking the region’s cuisine to new heights.

Here are the five hottest places to eat in the Caribbean right now, all of which have debuted in the last year.

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Brass Boer, Bonaire It isn’t just one of the newest. Plainly, this is the greatest eatery in the Caribbean right now, the brainchild of the husband-and-wife team behind The Netherlands’ three-Michelin-star De Librije. It’s set at the Delfins Beach Resort in Bonaire, and it’s really a new level of restaurant in the Caribbean, with truly stratospheric sophistication, sourcing, artistry and service.

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Allegiant Plans Mexico Expansion

 

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Leisure carrier Allegiant has big plans in Mexico.

The company, which specializes in connecting small-to-medium cities to vacation hotspots, has filed an application with the United States Department of Transportation to offer scheduled flights to Mexico.

It would be the company’s first venture into scheduled international flights.

“Allegiant has always been laser-focused on leisure travel and providing access to affordable, non-stop flights for those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to go on vacation,” said Maury Gallagher, chairman and chief executive officer of Allegiant. “Offering service to Mexico will provide a whole new array of options for travelers to discover world-class destinations that may have been previously out of reach.”

The company said projected dates and locations for the service launch would be announced at a later date “as the process moves forward.”

It’s likely any Mexico network would include Mexico’s vacation hub of Cancun, which has seen a massive influx of new airlift in recent years.

“We believe that providing scheduled service to Mexico will also be of great economic benefit, by stimulating traffic and providing additional competition in the international leisure market,” he continued. “It will not only bring exceptional value to travelers, but will also enhance both tourism and business impact in the communities we serve.”

Allegiant already operates several routes to the wider region, with nonstop flights from cities like Cincinnati and Pittsburgh to Puerto Rico.

— CJ

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In Grand Cayman, Redefining the Pinnacle of Caribbean Real Estate

 

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton

I’ve just ordered breakfast, requested a tee time at North Sound Golf Club for this afternoon and booked the spa treatment for tomorrow — all achieved with a few texts with Megan.

Megan is the unit’s personal, 24-7 concierge, one of the Kimpton Seafire’s standout front desk agents who ensure that every request is taken care of, comfortably and promptly.

But I’m not staying at the Kimpton. And I’m not a hotel guest.

I’m at the Residences at Seafire— which means that right now, I live at the Seafire.  And that is a rather important distinction.

The Residences are leading Cayman developer Dart Real Estate’s first entry into residential resort living, adjacent to the celebrated Kimpton but a world unto itself.

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The LEED-silver residential tower is a collection of 62 high-design residences set across 10 stories, many with views of the North Sound and Seven Mile Beach, ranging from studios to spectacular five-bedroom penthouses.

But these aren’t your traditional Caribbean luxury condominium units.

The striking design is a new definition of luxury, where a modern aesthetic meets the natural environment, where green construction marries resilience.

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Even more, the unique patios and terraces give every unit a true indoor-outdoor feel, even if you’re 10 stories above the sea, thanks to the inspired work by Guerin Glass.

Dart partnered with SB Architects on the project, with some of the units are even designed by luminaries like Martyn Lawrence Bullard, with several others custom-furnished by Restoration Hardware.

And the design truly is marvelous, from walls that belong in MoMa to cleverly designed patios that give individual bedrooms the feeling of being outdoors, on demand.

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On the roof, there’s a lounge and private club called The Nest, while owners have access to all of the same amenities as the resort — from daily housekeeping to room service, and some, like 24-7 concierge access, even better than at the resort.

Several of the residences are, as they were for us, in the hotel rental pool, meaning you can stay here even if you don’t live here.

But living here truly is the ultimate Grand Cayman life, with all of the beauty and luxury of these designer units combined with hotel amenities and the aforementioned all-day concierge.

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Here, you really feel the impact of thoughtful design, where the soaring high ceilings and the thoughtful little touches actually improve your day, and the resort amenities only more so.

The more time you spend here, the more you feel it, a kind of ethereal ambience, where by some alchemy the serenity of Seven Mile Beach is imbued into the unit.

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Right now, Grand Cayman is at the forefront of defining the new Caribbean, something you immediately see as you drive around Seven Mile Beach, as you watch new developments sprouting up on the East End, as you marvel at Camana Bay.

And this is right at the heart of it, a cosmopolitan, stunning project that is a sign of what Caribbean luxury can be.

And it’s the pinnacle of Grand Cayman living.

For more, visit The Residences at Seafire.

See more in the latest CJ Video.

— CJ

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Another Month of Growth for Caribbean Hotels

 

By the Caribbean Journal staff

It’s shaping up to be a good year for the Caribbean hotel industry, thanks to its strongest run of occupancy and revenue growth in years.

Caribbean hotel occupancy was up 1.1 percent in March to 74.8 percent, the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year growth, according to a new report from hotel analytics firm STR.

It’s also the first time Caribbean hotel occupancy has risen for three months in a row since 2015.

Average daily rates rose 8.5 percent to $279.41, while revenue per available room jumped by 9.7 percent in the same period to $209.11, according to STR.

For the year, regional hotel occupancy stands at 72.8 percent, a 1.1 percent increase over the first quarter of 2018; daily rates are up 8.8 percent to $266.44, while revenues are up 10 percent to $193.88.

STR’s data surveyed 1,973 hotels comprising 254,146 rooms across the Caribbean region.

— CJ

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Dems Hope Florida Puerto Ricans’ Dislike Of Trump Translates To Actual Votes Next Time

… Floridians born in Puerto Rico or of Puerto Rican descent align with … in the 2016 election. (Puerto Rico, as a territorial possession … broke with Trump was Puerto Rico. When Trump falsely … Puerto Rican. But I know they’re not doing things right in Puerto Rico

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