New Bequia Hotel Plans November Debut

By: - August 22nd, 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff

One of the Caribbean’s most charming little islands is about to get a major new boutique hotel.

The Liming, Bequia, a boutique by global hotel firm ICMI, is planning to make its debut Nov. 1, according to the property.

The property will include a total of nine villas and suites, with a mix of one, two, four and five-bedroom units.

Each hillside accommodation will feature panoramic views of the Grenadines.

The property will additionally feature an on-site restaurant.

The Liming also includes The Gingerilly, a “mansion house” that has already launched rentals.

It’s the first Caribbean property for ICMI, which was founded by the senior management of Scotland’s Inverlochy Castle Hotel.

— CJ

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