Barbados’ Bougainvillea Rebrands

By: - December 16th, 2017
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By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Bougainvillea Beach Resort in Barbados has announced a rebranding.

The resort is now called Bougainvillea Barbados, having also unveiled a “transformative” multimillion-dollar renovation, according to the property.

The renovation project included newly redesigned indoor and outdoor spaces, upgrades suites with new furniture and bathrooms and a transformed lobby.

Bougainvillea has also debuted a new pool deck with a swim-up pool bar featuring luxury day beds and lush gardens.

That’s along with a flagship restaurant, Siam Bar and Restaurant, whose menu was designed by intenational chef Roberto Pereyra.

The redesign was led by Dagny Bain of dB Interiors, in collaboration with Michael Gomes of architectural firm Michael Gomes Associates.

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