By the Caribbean Journal staff

Saint Lucia is planning to build a second cruise port on the island, according to Prime Minister Allen Chastanet.

The plan for the “southern” cruise port would be near the Hewanorra International Airport in Vieux Fort.

That would mean “people will be able to get off their chartered flights and go straight onto the cruise ships, within minutes,” Chastanet said.

This week, Chastanet is holding meetings with Carnival Cruise Line officials to discuss plans for the southern port, according to a government statement.

Chastanet will also be meeting with management at MSC Cruises to continue discussions on the island’s existing port in Castries, Pointe Seraphine, which recently underwent a major expansion project.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

A portfolio of luxury villas has made its return on the island of Anguilla, Caribbean Journal has learned.

The Santosha Villa Estate and the Sand Villa, Sea Villa and Sky Villa at Anguilla’s Long Bay Villas have reopened after a nearly 10-month-long renovation project.

The transformed properties are adjacent to one another on the northern coast of Anguilla, ranging from five to 25 bedrooms.

Long Bay Beach.

The portfolio’s owners purchased the properties in February 2018 after Hurricane Irma, setting out on an “extensive” renovation.

Natalie Sheedy of Chicago-based Sheedy/DeLaRosa Interiors led the design team on both properties.

Santosha Estate.

The Long Bay Villas each have either five or six bedrooms, while Santosha has a collection of a grand villa and guest houses that can sleep up to 56 people.

“By opening up the villas to maximize the ocean views, completely transforming them inside and out, and adding our personable and professional staff, we have created a new level of luxury and comfort that delivers an unparalleled, beyond extraordinary experience for guests,” said Neil Freeman of Aries Capital, owner and developer of the project.

The Sand, Sea and Sky Villas had formerly known as Temenos and Elements.

— CJ

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