The Radisson Blu Brand Is Coming to Grenada

 

By the Caribbean Journal staff

One of Grenada’s most popular hotels is getting a new brand.

The Radisson Grenada Beach Resort will soon be rebranded as the Radisson Blu Grenada Beach Resort, which will be the only Radisson Blu resort in the Caribbean.

The hotel will be undergoing an extensive renovation to become a Radisson Blu, according to a statement from the company.

The hotel, which features, 229 guest rooms and suites, is set on Grenada’s most famous beach, Grand Anse Beach.

It also features four on-site eateries, a pool, a swim-up bar and a fitness center.

The property will officially relaunch as a Radisson Blu in December 2020.

— CJ

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Leading Cancun All-Inclusive Completes Renovation

 

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Cancun’s leading all-inclusive, the Le Blanc Spa Resort, has completed a $30 million renovation project.

The adults-only property has unveiled a completely redesigned lobby, upgrades to its meeting spaces, new “designer” guest suites and a new culinary offering, among other changes.

 “We spared no detail in the renovations and upgrades, which are evident in its opulence and design,” said Gibran Chapur, executive vice president of parent company Palace Resorts. “From fine dining to an innovative spa and on-trend wellness options, to lavish accommodations and top-notch service, Le Blanc Spa Resort will continue to be recognized around the world as the top luxury hotel in Cancun.”           

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The property tapped architect Roberto Elias for the exteriors, while Francois Frossard handled the interior redesign, which covered all 260 rooms and suites.

“The new look highlights include beautiful, ivory marble floors and accent walls, exotic brown and onyx granite decor in intricate furniture pieces such as desks, bars, the spa and beauty salon. There is also a hint of quartz installments noted throughout the decor, creating a relaxing and soothing atmosphere” Frossard said. “We like design to be visually powerful, intellectually elegant, and above all, timeless.”

The transformation also included the addition of abstract art by local Yucatan artist Genoveva Faller.

Suites are also stocked with mini-bars featuring top-shelf spirits, snacks, high definition flat SMART TV’s, featuring Apple TV and gourmet Lavazza coffee makers. 

All of the resort’s restaurants have been revamped with new décor, upgraded menus, and new and innovative dining concepts. 

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Vote for the Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards 2019

 

There’s no bigger community of Caribbean-loving travelers than you – our audience.

That’s because Caribbean Journal is the world’s largest website covering Caribbean travel and tourism, with an unparalleled audience of millions of readers who travel the region all year round, multiple times per year and dozens of times in their lifetimes.

So who better to recommend their favorite spots in the region?

The inaugural Caribbean Journal Travelers’ Choice Awards celebrates our readers’ favorite places around the Caribbean, letting you choose winners in 20 different categories from hotels to rum distilleries to beaches.

Check out the nominees for every category, each of which also has a write-in option.

So place your votes now, with voting concluding May 8 at 12 PM EST.

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