CasaSandra – Isla Holbox, The Mexican Caribbean
Infusing CasaSandra with her unique sensibilities and an artistic touch, Pablo Milanes´ muse and co-author, Sandra Perez, has created a getaway that is both refreshing and exquisite with new Reiki Sessions. Leave the chaos behind and start the New Year at CasaSandra with Master Reiki, Celina Gonzales, who with an expertise in constellations and reflexology cured her own battle with cancer. Helping soul searchers get in tune with the universal power (Chi-Ki), Celina combines light and a calm environment in her practices. Sessions start at $240. www.casasandra.com
The Jewel Dunn’s River Beach Resort & Spa – Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Located a stone’s throw away from the spectacular Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the new all-inclusive, adults-only Jewel Dunn’s River Beach Resort & Spa is the ideal destination for friends, couples, honeymooners and idyllic weddings. This coming year, the 250-guestroom resort welcomes couples to begin their journey with wedding and honeymoon packages as well as new, special services such as Dive-in Movies and pool concierge that make experiences at The Jewel truly uniquely priceless at no extra charge with the Jewel’s all-inclusive services. www.jeweldunnsriverresort.com.
Mystic Ridge Resort – Ochos Rios, Jamaica
Perched upon a lush breezy hillside above Ochos Rios, Jamaica, Mystic Ridge opens a boutique resort property equipped with deluxe suites and luxury rentals in December 2011. The opening of this boutique resort signals a revival of tourism in Ocho Rios, offering travelers complete access to the area’s best beaches, dining and entertainment. (Website coming soon).
Pink Sands – Harbour Island, The Bahamas
Set along the legendary three-mile strip of pink-sand beach of Harbour Island, the resort recently launched Pink Sands Estates with access to resort amenities, restaurants, concierge service, housekeeping, tennis courts, in-room massage services, house manager, golf cart, and much more. Two, three-bedroom estate homes are now available to those looking for private getaways with families and friends. Also, with new wedding and honeymoon packages, Pink Sands is the idyllic wedding destination that takes the guesswork out of wedding planning and makes honeymooning unforgettable. Rates start at $495 per night and estates rental start at $2,650 per night. Estates ownership opportunities still available. http://pinksandsresort.com.
Porto Maho – Sint Maarten
The Caribbean unveils its newest, most exclusive village: one that blends luxury with local character, contemporary design and an environmental ethos. The crown jewel of Sint Maarten: Porto Maho. The Villas and The Vistas at Porto Maho invite residents into the island lifestyle of the Caribbean and the panoramic scenery of Simpson Bay Lagoon. Touted as a destination within a destination, Porto Maho is an island sanctuary for the privileged few ready to call it home, yet enjoys immediate access to the island’s largest casino largest casino, exhilarating nightclubs, the region’s best duty-free shopping and an array of international restaurants. Starting at $4.2M. www.portomaho.com.
Rain Forest Adventures Dominica – More Trois Pitons National Park
Located within a mountain cloud forest at the edge of the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Rain Forest Adventures Dominica launches the new electrifying Gorge Zip Challenge. The six-platform course zip challenge navigates three adrenaline-pumping lines through the rainforest canopy and reigns supreme as the Southern Caribbean’s highest zip line. Rates start at $46. www.rainforestadventure.com.
Author: Alana Cowen