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      Hurricane Updates On Caribbean And Florida Hotels
      By Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      September 26, 2017

      Belmond Cap Juluca, Photo Credit: Belmond Cap Juluca

      While hurricanes Irma and Maria batted down on the Caribbean and Florida, devastating many communities, destinations have done more than rebuild to bring travelers back to their sandy shores. Now, more than ever, is a wonderful time to visit these great hotels.

      Here’s our running list of luxury hotel openings and closings of those areas affected by Irma and Maria. We will keep it updated as information is available:

      ANGUILLA

      Belmond Cap Juluca: Opens in November 2018 after a major renovation. Donate to the employees affected by the hurricane here.

      Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla: Closed. Donate to the Anguillan Red Cross here.

       

      ANTIGUA

      Carlisle Bay: Open

      Jumby Bay Island: Closed. Donate to the hotel’s fund-raiser for Barbuda here.

       

      One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas, Photo Credit: One & Only Resorts

       

      THE BAHAMAS

      One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas: Open

       

      BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

      Bitter End Yacht Club: Closed. Donate to aid staff members in rebuilding their lives here.

      Rosewood Little Dix Bay: Opens in winter 2017

       

      THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

      Amanera: Opens November 1

      Casa de Campo Resort & Villas: Open

      Eden Roc at Cap Cana: Open

      Gansevoort Dominican Republic, Playa Imbert: Open

      Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club: Opens November 1

       

      FLORIDA KEYS

      Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort: Opens October 13

      The Reach, A Waldorf Astoria Resort: Opens October 13

       

      The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Photo Credit: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

       

      FORT LAUDERDALE

      The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale: Open

       

      MIAMI

      1 Hotel South Beach: Open

      Acqualina Resort & Spa: Open

      The Betsy — South Beach: Open

      The Biltmore: Open

      Carillon Miami Wellness Resort: Open

      Eden Roc Miami Beach: Open

      Faena Hotel Miami Beach: Open

      Fontainebleau Miami Beach: Open

      Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida: Open

      Four Seasons Hotel Miami: Open

      Loews Miami Beach Hotel: Open

      Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Photo Credit: Faena Group

      Mandarin Oriental, Miami: Open

      Marenas Beach Resort: Open

      The Miami Beach Edition: Open

      The Plymouth: Open. Those affected by Irma can contact the hotel for special rates.

      The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami: Open

      The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami: Closed

      The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami: Open

      The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach: Open

      The Setai, Miami Beach: Open

      SLS South Beach: Open. The hotel is offering a $99 rate to Florida residents to aid in Hurricane Irma relief; book here.

      The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort: Open

      Trump International Beach Resort: Open

      Trump National Doral Miami: Open

      Turnberry Isle Miami: Open

       

      NEVIS

      Four Seasons Resort Nevis: Open

      Nisbet Plantation Beach Club: Opens October 4

       

      PALM BEACH

      The Breakers Palm Beach: Open

      Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa: Open

      Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach: Open

      Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, Photo Credit: Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

       

      PUERTO RICO

      Condado Vanderbilt Hotel: The hotel will accept new reservations starting October 31. For any special inquiries email reservations@condadovanderbilt.com or sales@condadovanderbilt.com.

      Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve: Closed. For information regarding reservations, call 800-228-9290.

      El San Juan Hotel: Closed

      The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico: Closed. The hotel is waiving cancellation and change fees for specific arrival dates. Call 888-625-4988 for more information about reservations.

       

      ST. BARTS

      Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France: Closed

      Eden Rock – St. Barts: Closed

      Hôtel Le Toiny: Closed

      Le Guanahani: Closed

       

      ST. CROIX

      Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa: Closed until December 31

       

      Grace Bay Club, Photo Credit: Grace Bay Resorts

       

      TURKS AND CAICOS

      Grace Bay Club: Opens September 30. Donate to assist employees whose homes have been demolished or damaged here.

      Seven Stars Resort & Spa: Open

      The Somerset on Grace Bay: Open. Donate to help employees who have lost their homes here.

       

      US VIRGIN ISLANDS

      Caneel Bay Resort: Closed through 2017. Donate to help the staff members and their families here.

      The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas: Closed

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      by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester 

      About Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

      Jennifer Kester is the vice president and executive editor at Forbes Travel Guide, where she oversees the editorial department. Kester’s beat includes everything that rings of luxury travel—food and drink, culture, wellness and, of course, hotels. She has visited hundreds of luxury destinations, and her travels have brought her everywhere from Toronto to Tokyo to Tasmania. She’s always on the lookout for the next great beach or city to visit, all to bring readers that much closer to figuring out their next destination. A leading expert in hospitality journalism, Kester has been an editor and writer for Forbes Travel Guide since 2008, taking over as executive editor in 2015.

      View all posts by Forbes Travel Guide Editor Jennifer Kester

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