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Caribbean Hotelier: Gregor Nassief of Secret Bay in Dominica on Luxury

It wasn’t just the hotel that put Dominica on the map with luxury travelers — it was the one that helped turn Dominica into a luxury destination, period. When Secret Bay opened its doors back in 2011, it was the …

The Caribbean’s Newest Hospitality School Is in Dominica

GEMS Holdings, the hospitality company behind the world-renowned Secret Bay resort in Dominica, is launching a new hospitality school. The school, part of a broader philanthropic initiative, will help young people in Dominica “gain practical skills in various aspects of …

This Is the Hottest New Real Estate in Dominica

The sought-after Residences at Secret Bay real estate project at Dominica’s Secret Bay resort has unveiled the first look at its newest villas. They’re called Ti-Fey+, and they’re based on the resort’s iconic Ti-Fey treehouse villa at the legendary luxury …

Dominica Lifts Testing Requirements for Vaccinated Travelers

It just got a whole lot easier to visit the Eastern Caribbean destination of Dominica. Effective April 4, Dominica will waive pre-testing requirements for all vaccinated travelers. Vaccinated travelers must present their proof of vaccination at check-in at the airport …

American Airlines Set to Launch Daily Flights to Dominica

American Airlines is set to launch daily service to the Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica. On April 4, American will expand its service from Miami to Dominica to daily, a spokesperson for the airline confirmed to Caribbean Journal. It’s a …

New Amenities Coming to Dominica’s Secret Bay

Dominica’s renowned Secret Bay villa resort is adding several major new amenities, Caribbean Journal has learned. That includes a new “welcome house” hub for the resort, along with a new lap pool and bar and an additional lounge at the …

Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Program, Explained

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Program (CBIP) was launched in 1993, making it one of the longest-standing such programs in the world and has garnered a solid reputation for its transparency and efficiency. …

This Top Caribbean Boutique Hotel Has a New Testing Program

One of the Caribbean’s leading hotels has added a new on-site testing program, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Secret Bay hotel in Dominica is now providing PCR tests for guests for $40 per person, according to a statement from …

A New Hotel Boom in Dominica

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Roosevelt Skerrit, prime minister of Dominica, recently announced that the island will be boosting its local economy through $950 million worth of hotel projects. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority …

Dominica’s Secret Bay Completes First Phase of Expansion Project

Dominica’s Secret Bay resort has completed construction on the first phase of its villa expansion. The Portsmouth-area resort has completed construction on four new “Ti-Fey” villas, bringing the resort’s total count to 10. This story is part of Caribbean …

Dominica Launches “Safe in Nature” Program

The Caribbean’s “Nature Island” is launching a new program aimed at ensuring safety for travelers. Dominica has launched its new “Safe in Nature” program, which will “ensure a managed experience throughout the first 5-7 days of visitors arriving in …

Dominica’s Secret Bay Is Opening Four New Villas

Dominica’s leading boutique hotel, Secret Bay, is expanding, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Portsmouth-area luxury eco-retreat is adding four new, two-story villas to its portfolio, the company confirmed this week. That brings the resort’s total villa count to 10. …

The Caribbean’s Only Kempinski Resort Is Open Again

Dominica’s top large luxury resort, the Cabrits Resort and Spa Kempinski Dominica, has reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. The relaunch of the island’s newest and biggest hotel comes after Dominica reopened its borders for international tourism earlier this month. …

Dominica’s Secret Bay Is Reopening (And Expanding)

Secret Bay, Dominica’s flagship boutique hotel, is officially reopening this week. The reopening of the signature property, which recently joined Relais & Chateaux, comes as it’s also in the midst of an expansion project that will see the addition …

Dominica Is Reopening for Tourism on Aug. 7

The Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica is reopening to all foreign visitors on Aug. 7. The country, known as the “Nature Island” for its abundant natural beauty, has announced a streamlined process for all travelers. What it means is …

The Bahamas Has A New Relais & Chateaux Hotel

The Bahamas has a new Relais & Chateaux hotel. The luxury Tiamo resort on Andros Island has officially joined the culinary hotel collection. The move will officially take effect Aug. 1, according to Wilfried Vincent, general manager of Tiamo. …

How Citizenship by Investment Is Fueling Caribbean Hotel and Real Estate Development

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Citizenship by investment programs, which confer citizenship for buyers who meet a certain investment threshold, have been quietly fueling a surge in resort and real estate developments across the Caribbean. At the forefront of …

How Two Dominica Hotels Are Feeding Healthcare Workers

Dominica’s Secret Bay and Fort Young hotels have shifted from catering to overnight guests to feeding frontline healthcare workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dubbed “Koudmen Kitchen,” an homage to the Creole term that translates to “helping hand,” and led …