17 New Caribbean Hotels Opening in 2026, From All-Inclusive Destinations to Luxury Retreats 

By: - January 5th, 2026
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Sapphire Sands is a very energetic new property.

Sapphire Sands, Saint Lucia

The newest addition to the excellent Bay Gardens Resorts portfolio is this villa-style beach resort that brings a new level of luxury to Reduit Beach. Set to open in February, the resort will have a total of 27 keys, with a customizable layout and a mix of one, two and three-bedroom configurations. The ground-floor villas have their own plunge pools, and, most importantly, the resort comes with high-level butler service. It’s the most exciting new hotel in Saint Lucia in years, all from the island’s leading family-owned portfolio. 

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Alexander Britell is the founder and editor-in-chief of Caribbean Journal and one of the top experts on Caribbean travel worldwide, with decades of on-the-ground travel to the region and comprehensive knowledge of the entire Caribbean Basin.
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