February 20, 2024

CARIBBEAN QUEENS

Beat the winter blues at these J.MAK Caribbean stunners. From the remote paradise of Canouan to the culinary wonders of St. Lucia and Grenada, the boho luxury of St. Barths and the shades-of-blue Caribbean Sea waters in Mexico's Riviera Maya. A few are even offering enhanced commissions.
CARIBBEAN QUEENS

SOHO BEACH HOUSE on CANOUAN

*15% Commission on all bookings for stays through April 2024

Soho Beach House Canouan sits on a small island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, offering an idyllic wellness escape with adventurous experiences, including swimming with the sea turtles of the Tobago Cays and kayaking. The rustic and rugged side of the Caribbean offers a timeless Robinson Crusoe-like experience, just a 50-minute flight from Barbados. Sir.J paid a visit and met up with GM Batu Erem last spring. Set on Grand Bay Beach, the House has 40 bedrooms, a restaurant, a deli, a boutique, and a fitness studio. The sheer existence here is bliss: the endless azure waters, the greenery, the pristine beach. Plus, all your favorite Soho House features still in place: from emperor-size beds to chilled Picantes.

Soho Beach House Canouan's Experience Guide and Activities Guide.

LADERA on ST. LUCIA

*15% Commission.

As part of a mult-phase re-envisioning of Ladera, new dining concepts and menus were introduced this winter throughout the St. Lucia resort. (And a new Dir. of Sales appointed, Shay Renee, pictured center with CRO.ME on her recent visit.)

Tying in with the local tradition of the Friday Fish Fry street party in nearby Soufriere, Ladera has introduced a Sunset Fish Fry. Launching on Feb. 29, the monthly event will take place around the pool deck with the sun setting dramatically beyond the Piton mountains, and Chef Nigel cooking fresh lobster, fish and vegetables in front of guests, while live Caribbean music is performed and a menu of tropical cocktails are being served.

Ladera's gourmet restaurant, Dasheene, introduced a new menu of St. Lucian flavors sourced from local farmers and fisherman, paired with fruit and spices grown on site at the resort.

And the new Hideaway Rum Bar offers tastings of rums from across the Caribbean, along with a menu of rum-based cocktails, many of which feature local St. Lucian rum, Chairman’s Reserve

Ladera's Special Offers.

SPICE ISLAND on GRENADA

Family owned & run, Spice Island Beach Resort is one of the most elegant and luxurious resorts in the Caribbean, renowned for its exceptional location on St. George, Grenada, well-appointed accommodations, impeccable service, deluxe amenities, and some of the finest culinary experiences on island. The property features 64 luxury suites, including 20 suites with a full size swimming pool.

GYP SEA BEACH HOUSES on ST. BARTHS

Stay at Gyp Sea Hotel (left) in the Colombier hills or the new Gyp Sea Beach Houses (right) at the Bay of Saint Jean, each are an oasis of boho luxury on St. Barth. The hotel is made up of 21 bungalows and villas. Guests staying in one of the four  Beach Houses have access to private pools, lush gardens, and terraces with stunning ocean views. Plus hotel services from Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet available à la carte, such as breakfast in your cottage, and Gyp Sea Beach Club steps away.

UNICO 20ºN 87ºW HOTEL in RIVIERA MAYA

*15% Commission, For 3 night + stays

Unico faces a beautiful stretch of Caribbean Sea between Playa del Carmen and Tulum at this adult-only all-inclusive Mexican resort. Its three unique pools, a holistic spa, and a wellness center drive home a sense of relaxed luxury. Simultaneously, each spacious room is filled with local inspiration, from the art on the wall to the patterns of the upholstery, to the handcrafted details throughout. A strong connection to the region defines the UNICO 20°87° experience.

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