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Caribbean News – Four Seasons Expands Caye Chapel with New Private Estates in Belize

Four Seasons is taking its Caribbean footprint to new heights with the launch of The Private Estates at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Caye Chapel in Belize — an exclusive new collection of oceanfront homes designed for privacy, panoramic views, and the ultimate in luxury island living. This second phase follows the sell-out success of the resort’s initial residences, responding to strong...

Caribbean News – $35 Million Revival to Bring Back Puerto Rico’s Iconic Hotel Ponce as Marriott’s The Continental

Puerto Rico is set to breathe new life into one of its most celebrated hospitality landmarks with a $35 million restoration of the historic Hotel Ponce Intercontinental. When complete, the property will reopen under Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio brand as The Continental Hotel, blending preserved tropical modernist architecture with fresh, contemporary amenities. The revitalized hotel will feature 148...

Barbados News – Waterfront Living and Business Opportunities Spark Strong Local Demand at the Pierhead Project

Barbadians are showing unprecedented interest in the $200 million Pierhead Project, with demand for apartments and commercial spaces exceeding expectations just two weeks after its launch. Developers report that local businesses and residents are moving quickly to secure opportunities in this landmark waterfront development. Phase one, known as The Steel Building, is already under construction and will...

Barbados News – Barbados to Unveil Brand for Instant Payment System Launching in 2026

The Central Bank of Barbados will reveal the official brand for its National Instant Payment System (IPS) at a launch event on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The unveiling will showcase the system’s name and logo, along with details of a public education programme designed to help Barbadians prepare for its rollout. Set to go live in 2026, the IPS will enable individuals, businesses, and...

Caribbean News – Dreams Playa Esmeralda Is the Latest Luxury Opening in Miches

The Dominican Republic’s rising destination of Miches just welcomed a brand-new all-inclusive resort: Dreams Playa Esmeralda. The newly opened family-friendly property is the sister resort to the adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda and offers a vibrant alternative for travelers bringing kids, teens, or multigenerational groups. With 500 rooms and suites along a pristine beachfront, Dreams Playa...

Caribbean News – Beaches Turks and Caicos Is Adding a New Beachfront Village With Villas and a Private Cinema

A vibrant new chapter is unfolding at Beaches Turks and Caicos, one of the Caribbean’s most renowned all-inclusive resorts. Starting March 1, 2026, a brand-new addition called Treasure Beach Village will welcome families to an entirely reimagined beachfront experience on the island’s famed Grace Bay Beach. Treasure Beach Village isn’t just an expansion—it’s a self-contained, thoughtfully...

Caribbean News – Ritz-Carlton Reserve Launches Ultra-Luxury Beachfront Estates in Puerto Rico Starting at $31.5 Million

The Caribbean’s most expensive real estate project has officially launched in Puerto Rico, as Ritz-Carlton Reserve unveils La Cala, a limited collection of 14 ultra-luxury beachfront estates within the iconic Dorado Beach Resort. With prices starting at $31.5 million and exceeding $43 million, La Cala redefines high-end residential living in the region. The development sits on the final oceanfront...

Caribbean News – Vanderbilt Residences Set to Redefine Caribbean Luxury Living in San Juan’s Condado District

Puerto Rico’s luxury property market is reaching new heights — quite literally — with the unveiling of Vanderbilt Residences, a landmark development by Paulson & Co. in the heart of Condado, San Juan’s most prestigious neighborhood. Positioned at the crossroads of Ashford Avenue and Earle Street, this 250-foot oceanfront tower is set to become the tallest residential building in metro San...

Caribbean News – Virgin Atlantic to Launch Starlink Wi-Fi Across Its Fleet by 2027

Virgin Atlantic is making a bold leap in in-flight connectivity, becoming the first UK airline to roll out Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on board. The upgrade, scheduled to begin in Q3 2026, will extend across the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787s, Airbus A350s, and A330-900neos, with full implementation targeted by the end of 2027. View Barbados Luxury Properties for Sale ‘Calico’ – Prestigious West...

Caribbean News – Kimpton’s First Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort to Open in Riviera Maya in January 2026

The all-inclusive boom in the Caribbean continues to evolve—and Kimpton Hotels is officially joining the movement. Best known for its stylish boutique city hotels, Kimpton is making its first bold foray into the all-inclusive space with Kimpton Tres Ríos, now set to open on January 1, 2026 in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. A Strategic Move Into All-Inclusive Luxury This debut marks a major milestone...