Aman is preparing to open Amancaya, its highly anticipated debut in The Bahamas—an ultra-private retreat spread across 400 acres on two private cays in the Exumas.
Envisioned as both a resort and residential enclave, the property will feature a 36-pavilion hotel and a limited number of Aman Residences, each offering three to five bedrooms. Owners will enjoy privileged access to an expansive Aman Spa, Beach Club, marina, and a refined collection of dining experiences.
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The Residences at Montage Cay, in partnership with Sterling Global Financial, recently introduced the Shore Cottages, a collection of 13 fully furnished, two-bedroom plus den oceanfront homes on the brand’s first private island development in The Abacos, Bahamas. These cottages mark the final residential offering before the resort’s 2026 opening.
Designed by Robert C. Glazier, AIA, and Gensler Architects with interiors by Design Agency, homeowners gain access to The Inn at Montage Cay’s luxury amenities.
The Sales Gallery for The Residences at Montage Cay is located at 226 SE 12th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Anantara, the global ultra-luxury resort brand known as the lush Thai backdrop for HBO’s The White Lotus, is officially making its Caribbean debut in Turks and Caicos.
Set along the Sandy Point coastline of North Caicos, the low-density resort and branded residential development is scheduled to open in 2029 with 78 private residences, beachfront villas, a private marina, wellness-focused amenities, nature-led dining, and design by Miami-based RAD and Meyer Davis.
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Alila has made its highly anticipated Caribbean debut with the opening of Alila Mayakoba, marking the brand’s first resort in both Latin America and the Caribbean. The 182-key property features interiors by Huber Design, six distinct dining destinations, and a spa shaped by Mayan traditions, all set within the Mayakoba enclave along Mexico’s Caribbean coast.
Developed in partnership with RLH Properties and operated by Hyatt, the resort introduces Alila’s design-led, nature-driven approach to one of the region’s most established coastal communities.
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The Bahamas has officially set a new tourism record, welcoming 12.5 million visitors and marking a major inflection point in the country’s continued rise as a global travel powerhouse.
The milestone marks the highest annual visitor total in the nation’s history, with arrivals climbing 11.4% year-over-year and exceeding pre-2019 levels by more than 70%.
Cruise travel led the charge, accounting for 86.5% of total arrivals, with sea visitors surpassing 10.6 million—a 14% jump from the previous year and nearly double pre-pandemic levels.
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The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with Tropic Ocean Airways, has officially launched “Bahamas in a Day,” a new seaplane experience offering same-day trips from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini. Travelers can spend eight hours on the island with round-trip flights, resort access, and amenities included—then return home by evening.
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Baha Mar has officially broken ground on a new beachfront resort and branded residences on Cable Beach, launching a more than $700 million expansion and introducing the fourth hotel within its campus’ luxury resort collection.
Designed by Foster + Partners as a nature-connected beachfront destination, the project is rising on the former Meliá Nassau Beach site and will add roughly 345 guest rooms, a collection of luxury residences, major event space, new dining concepts, and a world-class spa, with completion targeted for 2029. Positioned between SLS and Rosewood, the resort will integrate into the broader Baha Mar ecosystem while expanding the destination’s ability to attract high-end travelers, global events, and long-term economic growth for The Bahamas.
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Coral Sands Inn & Cottages has completed the next phase of its comprehensive property-wide renovation following its 2024 acquisition by AJ Capital Partners, refreshing all 41 keys alongside new dining concepts, expanded amenities, and redesigned public spaces.
The Harbour Island landmark now pairs bold Bahamian interiors with sports courts, open-air fitness, and beachside additions, with a newly constructed spa set to open later this year.
The property was recently recognized on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List as one of the best hotels in the Caribbean.
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The first Nikki Beach in the Western Hemisphere is officially coming to Antigua, as a $400 million beachfront resort and branded residential destination takes shape along the iconic sands of Jolly Beach.
The Residences at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Antigua will introduce 134 turnkey residences and villas alongside a full-scale Nikki Beach resort, anchoring one of the world’s most recognizable lifestyle brands directly on Antigua’s west coast. Residential sales are expected to launch in early 2026.
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Equinox Hotels has confirmed its Caribbean debut with Equinox Resort Anguilla Port Nimara on Anguilla’s southwest coast. Scheduled to open in 2029, the 62-room resort will include oceanfront and upland villas alongside branded residences, set within Port Nimara’s new superyacht marina. Amenities will include an Equinox Club, health-focused dining, and The Spa by Equinox Hotels. It marks the brand’s second integrated marina destination globally, following Equinox Resort AMAALA, scheduled to open in 2026.
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The Setai has just unveiled that it’s making its Caribbean debut in St. Maarten, transforming the under-construction Vie L’Ven into a 205-key hotel and residences along Indigo Bay.
Designed by Studio Munge and HKS Architects, the property will become the island’s first Leading Hotels of the World–affiliated resort. Amenities include a private beach club, multiple pools, a 30,000-square-foot spa, destination dining, and full-service hospitality.
Private residences are also available, with 40% already sold and the next sales release planned for early 2026. In partnership with Toronto-based Altree Developments, The Setai St. Maarten is scheduled to open in 2028.
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Tropic Ocean Airways is changing how West Palm Beach gets to Art Basel this year. For $2,500, groups of up to eight can fly directly from The Cove Club—West Palm’s private beach club located at Safe Harbor Rybovich Marina—to South Beach. No traffic, no Brightline, no bridge. Just a 30-minute flight that lands on the water, minutes from the fair. Passengers also have the option to fly out of Palm Beach International Airport’s private terminal.
Tropic also offers 25-minute, sold-by-the-seat flights to Bimini, along with $400 + tax day trips to the Bahamas. They’re also an official partner of Little Palm Island—the only private island resort in the U.S.—providing direct seaplane transfers.
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