From one island’s first U.S.-branded hotel to a unique twist on the luxury villa concept to a high-rise in a historic capital, Travel Agent breaks down three new Caribbean hotels that give your clients more diverse lodging options for 2017 and beyond.
Beach Enclave North Shore, Turks and Caicos: In November, Beach Enclave, a new collection of luxury villas on Providenciales, unveiled the first of its three developments. Beach Enclave North Shore comprises nine private villas, set on 10 beachfront acres, that offer the services and amenities of a luxury resort.
Conceived for sophisticated, barefoot beach living, Beach Enclave North Shore’s ocean-view and beachfront villas each provide guests with more than 6,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space. The four- and five-bedroom villas additionally include infinity-edge pools, a built-in outdoor barbecue area, multiple terraces and a secluded beach area.
Advisors looking to book Beach Enclave North Shore should reach out to Catherine Ryan (catherine@beachenclave.com), director of sales and marketing.
The new Courtyard by Marriott is Bonaire’s first U.S.-branded hotel.
Courtyard by Marriott Bonaire: The first-ever U.S.-branded hotel on Bonaire has opened less than a quarter mile from the island’s airport and five minutes from downtown Kralendijk. Guest amenities at the two-story, 136-room / four-suite property include a modern fitness center, infinity pool, three meeting spaces totaling more than 2,700 square feet, and BLT Grille, an American steakhouse. An onsite dive center is scheduled to open in early 2017.
The InterContinental Real Santo Domingo has an infinity pool overlooking the city.
The InterContinental Real Santo Domingo: Rising 21 stories with 227 guestrooms, two bars and three restaurants, this new hotel in the Dominican Republic’s capital caters to travelers in town for business as well as those looking for a weekend getaway where they can explore a city rich in history, architecture and culture. It’s also a good base for taking a day trip to dive in the waters of Boca Chica Beach, less than an hour away. The $70 million new-build hotel offers a variety of luxury suites, including 16 junior suites and one presidential suite, which spans 2,300 square feet and offers views of the Caribbean Sea.
Guests and locals alike can enjoy casual dining at The Market Restaurant; live music and fresh sushi and sashimi at Nau Lounge; and have a more formal, upscale experience at Factory Steak and Lobster. The onsite spa has a menu with a wide range of treatments. Guests can also enjoy two saunas, two steam baths and an infinity pool overlooking the city. The fitness center is open 24 hours and has Wi-Fi, allowing users to listen to music and watch their preferred TV programs while working out. The hotel also offers nearly 9,000 square feet of meeting space spread across eight rooms with a maximum capacity of 750 guests.
InterContinental Real Santo Domingo, at Avenida Winston Churchill, corner Porfirio Herrera, Ensanche Piantini, is owned and managed by Real Hotels & Resorts. Advisors looking to book the InterContinental Real Santo Domingo should reach out to Margie Aristy Almonte (margie.aristy@R-HR.com), director of sales and marketing.