Hotel Le Toiny
Hotel Le Toiny
Belmond Cap Juluca
Belmond Cap Juluca
Le Sereno
Le Sereno. PHOTO BYCHRISTIAN OTH STUDIO.
Hotel Manapany
Hotel Manapany
Belmond La Samanna
Belmond La Samanna
Caribbean Resorts Back in Business
A few of the properties welcoming guests again
he destruction caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017 kept resorts on the Caribbean’s hardest-hit islands shuttered much of last year as they reimagined themselves. But many properties (and isles) are rebounding and need visitors back on their beaches. “In places like Anguilla and St. Barts, 95 percent of hotels, restaurants, and shops are open and better than before. Imagine that every room you could stay in would be sparkling fresh, with local staffs ready to serve with passion and get their lives back to normal,” says Jack Ezon, managing partner and founder of Embark, a luxury travel and lifestyle company in New York. These resorts are among those welcoming guests again.
ANGUILLA
Belmond Cap Juluca
Scheduled to reopen in December at press time
Now boasts 108 rooms and a new sea-view infinity-edge pool. From $725. 888-858-5822; belmond.com/capjuluca
CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa
Reopened in November
All 91 suites now feature whitewashed wood-style flooring, built-in cabinetry, and floor-to-ceiling windows. From $550. 800-943-3210; cuisinartresort.com
Four Seasons Resort and Residences
Reopened in May
This 181-room property suffered minimal damage and looks just as dreamy as ever. From $950. 800-201-9580; fourseasons.com/anguilla
Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection
Scheduled to reopen in December at press time
Coming soon to the 46-room resort: a beachfront villa and 15 additional suites. From $795. 877-733-3611; malliouhana.com
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Necker Island
Reopened in October
The expanded Great House now has 11 rooms and the Bali High complex has an extended pool. $77,500 per night for up to 30 guests. 0800-716-919 (toll free); virginlimitededition.com
Oil Nut Bay (on Virgin Gorda)
Started rentals again in March
Seven new villas were slated to be available in December and a redesigned spa opens this summer. From $550. 800-761-0377; oilnutbay.com
PUERTO RICO
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Reopened in October
This 115-room retreat features reimagined guest rooms, new culinary experiences, and expanded spa offerings. From $1,099. 787-626-1100; doradobeachreserve.com
St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort
Scheduled to reopen in December at press time
The 139 refurbished rooms sport a tranquil color palette featuring whites and light blues. From $699. 787-809-8000; stregis.com/bahiabeach
ST. BARTS
Cheval Blanc
Reopened on Dec. 1
Added 19 rooms, upping its room count to 60. A new gourmet restaurant boasts Mediterranean cuisine and a more relaxed one on the beach serves Caribbean and European fare. From $825. 800-810-4691; chevalblanc.com
The Christopher Hotel
Reopened in October
The 42-room property in Pointe Milou adds three villas this year. From $512. 800-550-1769; hotelchristopher.com
Hotel Le Toiny
Reopened in October
Increased its suite count from 14 to 22, all with private pools, and added a beachfront pool. From $745. 800-680-0832; letoiny.com
Hotel Manapany
Reopened in March
Artisanal furnishings dress up its 43 villas and suites, which also come with sundecks. From $630. 877-992-6646; hotelmanapany.com
Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa
Reopened in October
Adjoining rooms at the 44-room property can be converted into one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites. Also new: two six-bedroom villas. From $740. 844-553-2278; lebarthelemyhotel.com
Le Sereno
Reopened on Dec. 1
The Bungalow Piscine rooms and the Grand Suite Plage Sud rooms have been enlarged. From $870. 888-537-3736; serenohotels.com
ST. MARTIN
Belmond La Samanna
Scheduled to reopen in December at press time
This 83-room resort’s Beach Bar now has playful swings, monochrome lounge seating, and dramatic chandeliers. From $545. 800-957-6128; belmond.com/lasamanna
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