Although there are new travel requirements – such as mandatory masking on all public transportation, including commercial aircraft, and proof of a negative VIDOC test upon return to the United States – international travel (for some destinations) is an option. The Caribbean is still a popular vacation destination for Americans, especially on the east or southeast coasts. Good news: The islands are open and new hotels are welcoming American travelers.
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Saba Rock, British Virgin Islands
While not technically new, it very well could be: Saba Rock, the iconic resort in the British Virgin Islands, officially opens its doors this spring after fully recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017.
After these storms, the property was rebuilt from the ground up and regained its charm. When it reopens, visitors can expect the same sense of calm that has made Saba Rock famous – only with a new elegant design that celebrates the beauty of the British Virgin Islands.
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The renovation includes the complete restoration of the island’s entire resort. The new aesthetic of contemporary design offers a new interpretation of the resort’s nautical lifestyle, with seven rooms and two suites reflecting the same design concept. The elements in the drawing represent water adventures such as diving, kite surfing and windsurfing.
In addition to the new suites, Saba will offer additional amenities and services, including a bar and restaurant on the lower deck featuring eclectic Caribbean fusion cuisine and a happy hour bar and lounge on the upper deck that can be rented out for private events. Other on-site facilities include a dive shop, a boutique, a luxury spa, a full-service marina and a school for kite surfing and kitesurfing.
Saba Rock, located on an acre of bay in Virgin Gorda’s North Sound, was made famous in the 1960s by Herbert Burt Kilbride, a pioneer scuba diver. Guests can enjoy a variety of water sports including snorkeling, scuba diving, kite surfing, boating and more. Reservations will be open soon.
A representation of the Saba Rock bar, which will officially open this spring after a complete renovation.
Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
If a larger all-inclusive resort is faster, ask: The Colección Resorts by Fiesta Americana made its debut in early February at the Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana, its first brand outside of Mexico. Located on the north coast of Uvero Alto in the Dominican Republic, this all-inclusive resort for adults offers accommodation with private pools, many amenities and activities, Zen gardens, a private beach and much more.
There are 347 cutting-edge suites in eight different categories that include elements of Live Aqua’s flagship brand, such as B. : Freestanding bathtubs, beds from the America Mattress Traveler collection, 400 thread count cotton bedding, Molton Brown gear, aromatherapy kits, pillow menus, luxury dresses and slippers, and more. Choose junior suites to swim in the main pools, while others offer total exclusivity with private pools and terraces.
The Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana has a large linear pool that leads to a private beach. Guests can participate in recreational activities or simply sunbathe. The Feel Harmony spa offers a variety of treatments and water trails, while the fitness center offers quality equipment and fitness classes.
