Caribbean Living Magazine

The resort features 8 private estates available to rent, tucked away in secluded spots on the island but with full access to the resort’s many facilities such as wellness and fitness classes, the COMO Shambhala Retreat spa, and full service dining. New On-Property Testing, New Virtual Wedding Amenities and New Digital Services in 2021 Guests of the resort can now take advantage of onsite COVID-19 testing services, new virtual wedding amenities to complement redesigned socially distanced safe weddings and celebrations, and a new mobile app designed for seamless no-touch service and information browsing. The new virtual wedding packages will join enhanced wedding programming on-site, with new and updated safety protocols aligned to the resort’s latest Health & Safety Program. ” Guests interested in booking a stay at Round Hill can visit www.roundhill.com for more information, as well as for additional packages including the new Home Away From Home extended stay offer and the Ultimate Private Luxury package in partnership with evoJets.

In the newly opened Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf this new restaurant, already famously known in France, features a menu by three-Michelin starred chef Pierre Gagnaire which revisits the great classics of the Caribbean, scented with spices and local flavors, and boasts a unique panoramic view of Gustavia overlooking the Marina. Located on St. Jean beach, within the all-new “Bohemian Beach Club,” this beachfront restaurant has a barbeque-centered menu with favorites on the menu such as grilled avocado salad, Jamaican-style jerk chicken, freshly-caught fish and rock lobsters on the grill, smoked rib of beef, burnt vegetables with za’atar spices, aioli and lemon confit. From legendary French chef Joël Robuchon, who received more Michelin stars than any chef in the world, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon is a new restaurant  space that spans nearly 9,149 square feet and multiple levels. Opening in May 2021 and overlooking the port of Gustavia, L’atelier de Joël Robuchon will house an open-counter restaurant (50 seats), a pastry shop, a tearoom as well as the bakery and an on-site caterer.

The five-star Margaritaville Beach Resort at The Pointe, the highly-anticipated beachfront resort coming to the Bahamas’ capital in Spring 2021 will be an integral part of Margaritaville at The Pointe, an exclusive $250 million, seven-acre luxury development located on Nassau Harbor in the Bahamas. Visitors will instantly escape to the Margaritaville state of mind with signature brand décor elements in the lobby such as a larger-than-life flip flop sculpture. In addition to the 150-room Margaritaville Beach Resort, Margaritaville at The Pointe will feature luxury residences at One Particular Harbour at The Pointe, a deep-water marina and boardwalk, a waterpark, entertainment center, upscale shopping, and signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts. Guests will be able to splash around the lazy river or test their balance on the FlowRider surf simulator at the Fins Up Water Park, work their way up the climbing wall, or explore the high-tech entertainment complex, including virtual-reality sports, karaoke, bowling, billiards, and even a private movie theater.

Curaçao officially reopened its borders to all U. S. residents in early 2021 and the Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino is among the first to welcome guests once again to enjoy the dushi life. This resort offers relaxed luxury in its 237 guest rooms which boast a blend of urban and natural elements including local ceramic art and a vibrant, yet subtle, color palette that was crafted as both a relaxing work space and private refuge away from home. Located in the heart of Willemstad, the capital of the Dutch Caribbean island, Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino is just a few minutes walk from the historic Rif Fort and downtown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering extensive sightseeing, shopping, restaurants and entertainment options. In an effort to allow smooth travel for those returning to the U. S. in compliance with the CDC’s newest travel guidelines, Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino has partnered with Medical Laboratories Services (MLS) to offer a complimentary on-site antigen test at the resort for all guests who book through May 31, 2021 for stays through the end of 2021.