Nikki Beach Is Back in St Barth

By: - October 22nd, 2018
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By the Caribbean Journal staff

The iconic Nikki Beach club on St Jean beach in St Barth reopens this week for its first full season since last year’s hurricanes.

The renowned, newly renovated beach club has built a new outdoor restaurant, bar, boutique, kitchen and rotisserie, all with the brand’s signature look.

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“Nikki Beach is about the Celebration of Life and creating lasting memories with friends and family” says Jack Penrod, Chairman and Owner, Nikki Beach Global. “We are very excited to continue this long-standing celebration at our newly-renovated property in Saint Barth.”

And yes, Nikki Beach will be hosting its popular New Year’s Eve Bash this year for what should be a booming festive season on the island.

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Nikki Beach now has two Caribbean locations, after the recent debut of Nikki Beach in Barbados.

The beach club’s official reopening is Oct. 26.

— CJ

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