{"id":252420,"date":"2020-07-13T15:17:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T19:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=252420"},"modified":"2020-07-13T15:17:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T19:17:00","slug":"secret-bay-named-travel-leisures-1-resort-hotel-in-the-caribbean-bermuda-and-the-bahamas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/secret-bay-named-travel-leisures-1-resort-hotel-in-the-caribbean-bermuda-and-the-bahamas\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret Bay named Travel + Leisure\u2019s #1 resort hotel in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Aerial View of Secret Bay’s Secret Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Secret Bay<\/a>, Dominica\u2019s exclusive six-star, all villa rainforest resort experience and a member of Relais & Ch\u00e2teaux, is pleased to announce it has earned the #1 spot for resort hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas<\/a> in this year\u2019s Travel & Leisure\u2019s \u2018World\u2019s Best Awards.\u2019 The resort also ranked #6 in the top 100 resorts in the world<\/a>. Known for its remote locale, private accommodations with plunge pools, hyper-personalised service, nature-to-table dining and no menu concept, chef-driven epicurean culinary experience, and wellness offerings, Secret Bay has won the hearts of guests seeking an under-the-radar luxury hideaway.\u00a0\u201cWe are honoured and humbled to be recognised by Travel + Leisure and its readers as the #6 hotel in the world and #1 resort in the Caribbean,\u201d said Gregor Nassief, proprietor of Secret Bay. \u201cThis award is even more special given we\u2019re in a time when the entire travel industry is facing its most disruptive moment in modern history. This acknowledgement is a reminder that travel inspires and uplifts us, and is a testament to our service and team who go to great lengths to meet our guests\u2019 every desire.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tucked away on the unspoilt \u201cNature Island\u201d \u2014 one of the Caribbean\u2019s most sparsely populated, environmentally conscious and culturally rich countries \u2014 Secret Bay has been praised for its ability to effortlessly capture the luxury of time and space along with its artful fusion of high design, local craftsmanship, commitment to sustainable development through numerous green and eco-friendly initiatives and its reputation for authentic guest experiences custom-curated to personal preference. Part of Secret Bay\u2019s elevated experience is delivered in the form of its culinary offerings: at the innovative Zing Zing restaurant, Executive Chef Grant Lynott operates a \u201cno-menu\u201d concept that\u2019s part food-lab and part restaurant, challenging the traditional fine dining restaurant rules, and focuses on a hyper-local and intimate experience that simply cannot be replicated. Similarly, the Gommier Spa, a three-walled, treetop retreat designed especially for couples, focuses on local and sustainably-sourced products for treatments. Other amenities include dedicated villa hosts, on-call concierge, chefs and guides, and two secluded beaches.<\/p>\n

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Secret Bay’s Gommier Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Secret Bay recently introduced its StayWell Program<\/a> \u2014 a series of wellness, health and safety protocols that go beyond WHO, PAHO, CDC and local health authorities’ mandates and guidelines in order to keep guests and staff safe and healthy.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite these uncertain and unprecedented times we have a lot to celebrate; in addition to this award, we earned a Green Globe Certificate and joined Relais & Ch\u00e2teaux at the end of last year, and we\u2019re expanding with the addition of four new villas this November,\u201d said Dinesh Kissoon, Secret Bay\u2019s general manager.<\/p>\n

Later this year, Secret Bay will unveil four new Ti-F\u00e8y Villas for stays beginning November 2020. Each of the four two-story, residential-style hillside villas features a private pool, an outdoor rain shower cantilevered off the second floor, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and an abundance of space for guests to enjoy an intimate tropical island escape. The addition of these new architecturally stunning villas increases the resort\u2019s inventory to 10.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, the resort launched sales for The Residences at Secret Bay, a limited collection of architectural villas secluded within the gated confines of the Caribbean resort for which they are named. The new Residences present a rare opportunity for individuals to enjoy a sustainable luxury vacation home, along with the incomparable six-star service of the resort and off-the-beaten-path experiences on the \u201cNature Island.\u201d<\/p>\n

Secret Bay recently joined Relais & Ch\u00e2teaux, the most prestigious association of luxury hotels and restaurants in the world, becoming the first and only property in Dominica and just one of seven properties in the Caribbean to be affiliated with the elite brand.<\/p>\n

Announced annually, Travel & Leisure\u2019s \u2018World\u2019s Best Awards\u2019<\/a> are granted to the best islands, cities, hotels, cruise lines, airports and more, as chosen by the public. In the hotels category, readers score their experiences based upon facilities, location, service, food and overall value.<\/p>\n

In addition to this recognition, Secret Bay has received numerous accolades<\/a>, including:\u00a0 TripAdvisor\u2019s 2019 Travellers\u2019 Choice Awards for the Top 25 \u201cBest Small Hotels – Caribbean,\u201d Conde Nast Traveler\u2019s 2019 Reader\u2019s Choice Awards for the \u201cBest Resorts in the Caribbean,\u201d Fodor\u2019s 2019 list of \u201c100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World,\u201d and Green Globe\u2019s Certification, 2019.<\/p>\n

Nightly rates at Secret Bay start at $822 USD. The resort is offering five-, 10- or 14-day escapes inclusive of complimentary night(s), meals and experiences. The packages are bookable now for stays between August 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021. The hotel\u2019s \u201cBook with Confidence\u201d policy allows for penalty-free changes up to seven days prior to arrival through April 9, 2021 and the option to re-book within 12 months with the full reservation deposit applied to a new reservation. Exclusions apply.\u00a0 For reservations and additional information, please email info@secretbay.dm<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Secret Bay is located at Tibay, Portsmouth, Dominica and can be reached at (+1) 767.445.4444 or info@secretbay.dm<\/a> or online at http:\/\/secretbay.dm\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n