LIFE’S A BEACH
This September will see the opening of the O2 Beach Club & Spa, a five-star retreat in Barbados. The new resort offers a host of gourmet dining and wellness options, a trio of pools, plus contemporary rooms and suites. o2beachclubbarbados.com
TASTE SENSATION
Unico 20˚87˚ Riviera Maya has launched a new curated collection of vegan and plant-based dishes that are available at each of the resort’s restaurants. The new Flora menu includes local corn ceviche and gnocchi with sauteed spinach. unicohotelrivieramaya.com
JOIN THE CLUB
Club Med is opening an Exclusive Collection resort on the private island of Sainte-Anne in the Seychelles. The eco-conscious resort features adults-only areas as well as kids’ clubs, activities and eco-system discovery sessions. clubmed.co.uk
IN YOUR DREAMS
Dreams Puerto Aventuras in Mexico will reopen on 5 August after a refurbishment, which has seen the addition of 38 new swim-out suites plus a restaurant revamp. Prices start from £2,799pp for 14 nights with Gold Medal. goldmedal.co.uk
HIGH LIFE
Ikos Andalusia opened two months ago, featuring 411 rooms. Gastronomy highlights include cocktails by award-winning mixologist Marian Beke and menus by Michelin-starred chefs. Room rates start from €392 per night. ikosresorts.com
JAMAICAN JOY
Sandals will open three more resorts in Jamaica: Sandals Dunn’s River and the adjacent Sandals Royal Dunn’s River – with exchange privileges between the resorts – and Beaches Runaway Bay Resort, with an estimated 400 suites. sellingsandals.co.uk