Putting on the Ritz - Times Online: "But things are about to change in this southwestern corner of St Lucia, because one of the biggest names in the leisure market is coming to town. The hotelier Ritz-Carlton has joined the Irish developer Roebuck International to operate a $1.5 billion (£745 million) five-star hotel and residential complex at Half Moon Bay, just around the headland from Laborie and close to the island’s international airport. "
Forbes I recently spent a week in Turks and Caicos , my first time out of the country since the pandemic hit. Like many Caribbean countries, Turks and Caicos rely almost entirely on tourism to power their economy, so they’re desperate for travelers to return. I’m happy to report that these beautiful beaches felt like an escape from the despair of this global pandemic, and here’s how they are keeping travelers safe.