Category Archives: Luxury Defined

Jumby Bay Antigua to Reopen

Examiner.com reports that Jumby Bay Resort which closed last year for massive renovations will start taking reservations again for its November 1 reopening. Jumby Bay, located just off the coast of Antigua is said to have undergone a $28 million … Continue reading

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Exclusive options for small incentive groups

Small incentive groups to the Dominican Republic now have more options if looking for beach-side luxury and exclusiveness. Sivory Punta Cana, one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World features a private beach, a 4,300 square foot spa and … Continue reading

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What’s hot and happening for 2008

Travel mags are out with their annual lists of bests for 2008. No surprise is St. Lucia making Conde Nast’s IT List of the 10 destinations that you will be hearing about this year. With new resorts such as Discovery … Continue reading

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Costa Rica and Turks and Caicos Welcome Mandarin Oriental in 2009

With anticipated openings in 2009, the luxury brand, Mandarin Oriental will make its presence known in Costa Rica and the Caribbean. In Costa Rica, the 130-room resort will be a feature among beach and golf villas and exclusive private homes. … Continue reading

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Buying Caribbean Art

Sitting in the Punta Cana airport a few weeks ago, it struck me just how many passengers were actually traveling with carefully wrapped art pieces that they may have bought in local souvenir shops, somewhere along the streets of the … Continue reading

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5-star resorts in the DR – she had no idea

As I looked out from my balcony at Sol Melia Caribe Tropical last week, I received an email from a client telling me that she was under the impression that the destination did not have any five star properties. The … Continue reading

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The Dominican Republic: Muy Caliente

The Dominican Republic has garnered quite a bit of attention in the past few weeks following the announcement that American real estate developer Donald Trump is teaming up with Cap Cana to create a luxury resort on the eastern tip … Continue reading

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St. Lucia to welcome yet another upscale brand

The Informed Traveler informs us that Raffles Hotels and Resorts is expected to open a luxury property in St. Lucia, with a 10,000 square foot spa and a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Raffles is among the top international hotel … Continue reading

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