Why go now: The property has a history of helping out after big storms—its Dolphin Cay was created to give a safe haven to displaced dolphins after Katrina. In the aftermath of Irma and Maria, it has been raising funds through a YouCaring campaign—$11,000 so far, all going to the Bahamas Red Cross and Red Cross efforts in Florida. The resort will match the first $250,000 of contributions, dollar for dollar. It has also been offering its amenities to displaced Bahamians: Staff have prepared and served hot meals for locals who lost their homes, and families in shelters have been invited to take advantage of the resort’s kids’ club, movie nights, and game rooms.
Belmond Cap Juluca, Anguilla
Why it’s a classic: It’s practically paparazzi-proof in its privacy, with 97 rooms and suites scattered among a series of Moroccan-inspired bungalows—many with whitewashed beams, solariums, and Moorish archways.
Why go now: The hotel’s new general manager, Tiago Sarmento, arrived on the island only a month before the storms—on the heels of the hotel’s acquisition by Belmond. But his response to the hurricanes should cement his place in the community: He has been delivering supplies from his hotel to employees in need, and he started a relief fund that has already raised $28,000 for the immediate community. A second fund will help locals not just on Anguilla, but also on St. Martin, which is home to Belmond’s La Samanna resort. All proceeds will be matched.
The Shore Club, Turks & Caicos
Why it’s a classic: A relative newcomer, the Shore Club chucks aside the traditional island vernacular in favor of a super-clean, white-on-white look. Think cocoon-like hammock chairs; sleek, wood-paneled cabanas, and wraparound, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Why go now: Along with its sister resorts—the Palms and the Sands at Grace Bay—the Shore Club has been working in tandem with the Salvation Army, the United Nations, and several other organizations to get their neighbors back to speed. Its main contribution? Offering its ballroom to a local church to house displaced members of the community and serve as a makeshift gathering space.
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