The resort report: what's new in the hotel world
ANN RUPPENSTEIN
Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients.
Boutique hotel UXUA has recently unveiled its newest eco-conscious lodging option: Casa Azul.
The new addition to the collection of restored centuries-old fisherman homes in Trancoso, Brazil features a kitchen, living room, bathroom; and a bedroom that opens to a spacious deck and rainforest-facing swimming pool.
The Tryall Club, a 2,200-acre luxury resort in Montego Bay with 91 privately owned villa homes with up to 10 bedrooms, has unveiled The Spa at Tryall. The spa features bespoke treatments and fitness offerings, including sound therapy, yoga meditation, massage treatments, guided breathing, and more. The Spa at Tryall’s new wellness treatments and products include the Bamford Ultimate Signature Massage, the Bamford Signature Organic Facial and the Bamford’s 90-minute spa journey.
With an expected opening later this year, St. Lucia’s Cas en Bas Beach Resort will mark the introduction of the Destination by Hyatt brand in the Caribbean. The resort will feature 90 contemporary residential-style studio, 1- and 2- bedroom suites featuring living areas, kitchenettes and private balconies or terraces. Cas en Bas will house a sports pub, rooftop bar, Olympic-sized swimming pool, retail market, fitness centre, a restaurant, cafe and a luxurious spa.
Peru bound clients can soon check into The Legend Paracas Resort, which will mark Destination by Hyatt’s debut in South American. Located on the coast of Peru in Paracas, roughly three hours south of Lima, the resort is located between Paracas Natural Reserve and the Pacific Ocean with panoramic views of Paracas Bay and rugged desert hills. The Legend Paracas Resort is comprised of 124 suites with private balconies or terraces.
Additional amenities include a fitness centre, an ocean-facing pool with a swim-up bar, a state-of-the-art spa and a range of curated experiences such as kitesurfing, wakeboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding, sandboarding, buggy excursions and kid-friendly activities and programs. The hotel offers an on-site restaurant and bar with locally inspired Peruvian cuisine and creative cocktails.
