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By the Caribbean Journal staff
Virgin Voyages’ highly-anticipated debut is getting closer, and now Sir Richard Branson’s revolutionary adults-only cruise brand is adding two more new destinations to its portfolio.
Virgin Voyages, which announced Havana, Cuba as its first port of call last year, is adding two more cruise ports: Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and Costa Maya on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, according to the company.
All three ports will be called on by Virgin’s first cruise ship, the Scarlet Lady, in 2020, carrying 2,770 “sailors,” as the company is calling its guests.
A rendering of the Scarlet Lady ship.
The itineraries will range from five-night “Havana After Dark” cruises that include an overnight stay in Havana; five-night “Mayan Sol” sailings to Costa Maya, and five-night “Dominican Daze” itineraries to Puerto Plata.
The company said travelers will have more time to explore in each port of call, with extended port hours and either an overnight stay or a “late-night sail away” on all voyages.
A dining concept on Scarlet Lady.
“Our research with Sailors unearthed their desire to go to places that allow for a variety of experiences,” said Diana Block Garcia, Vice President of Itinerary & Destination for Virgin Voyages. “Our destinations offer a combination of opportunities for exploration and relaxation, to complement our Virgin Voyages experience.”
Virgin is launching bookings for its inaugural season on Feb. 14 to the general public.
A rendering of the new Virgin Voyages terminal.
All itineraries will be sailing out of PortMiami and the company’s new terminal.
“It won’t be long before we’re creating stories to remember in locations we’ll surely never forget,” the company said.
— CJ
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One of the Caribbean’s greatest beach bars has unveiled yet another creative expansion: a beachfront pizzeria.
Martinique’s iconic Le Petibonum and its creative proprietor, Guy Ferdinand, have launched the new La Pizzeria du Petibonum in the beach town of Le Carbet.
The pizzeria, adjacent to Le Petibonum, offers a full-fledged fresh pizza offering, from vegetable pies to the signature Petibonum pizza, which includes cheese, chicken, chorizo, merguez, ground beef, barbecue sauce, oregano and black olives.
The new pizza spot offers both beach dining and delivery, if you’re staying in the area.
— CJ
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Excellence Group Luxury Hotels and Resorts is expanding again with a new all-inclusive resort in the heart of the Dominican Republic’s most popular destination.
The company has unveiled plans to open a new luxury all-inclusive in Punta Cana under its “Finest” hotel brand.
The Finest Punta Cana will be Excellence’s third Dominican Republic all-inclusive, and the second Finest-branded hotel in the region, joining the existing Finest Playa Mujeres on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.
The property, slated to debut in the first half of 2020, will boast 450 suites, with amenities like large jacuzzis, fully-stocked in-room bars, private pools and rooftop terraces.
And the suites will be sizable, ranging from 800 to 2,000 square feet, according to a statement from the company.
What a room looks like at a Finest resort.
That’s along with at least 20 bars and restaurants, along with a spa and six swimming pools, among other amenities.
While it will be a family-friendly property, there will be an adults-only enclave.
“We are thrilled to be opening our second Finest Resort in Punta Cana. Our resorts offer the convenience of an all-inclusive experience and the amenities of a luxurious five-star property while seamlessly combining both family-friendly and adults-only options,” said Domingo Aznar, vice president at Excellence Group. “We are thrilled to offer a whole new all-inclusive luxury experience for both adults and families traveling to the Dominican Republic.”
The company has not yet revealed the precise location; it will be located approximately 35 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport, however.
Excellence Oyster Bay.
It’s yet another Caribbean expansion for the company, which most recently added a new resort in the Trelawny area of Jamaica, the adults-only Excellence Oyster Bay.
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