We’ve got exclusive first-look images of the new luxury beachfront resort, which opened March 1st.
First developed in 1954 as a winter getaway for 16 North American families, who built a collection of beachside cottages on a former sugar cane estate, Half Moon in Jamaica’s Montego Bay has grown into a landmark property in the Caribbean—one that’s hosted generations of royalty, celebrities, and loyal guests on its now 400 scenic acres. This month, the legendary (and still family-owned) spot introduced a new chapter in its storied history with the March 1 opening of Eclipse at Half Moon, a newly built luxury resort that offers its own dedicated accommodations, facilities, and amenities, as well as access to all that the property at large has to offer.
Managed by Salamander Hotels & Resorts (whose other properties include the noted Salamander Resort & Spa in Virginia’s horse- and wine-country), Half Moon recognized the need to upgrade its offerings. “Properties wear out, but memories and spirit endure,” says Guy Steuart III, chairman of the board at Half Moon. “What was designed for 35 acres could no longer sustain 400 acres and two miles of beachfront, (so) our goal (was) to re-imagine hospitality in a way that is meaningful to our loyal guests, while capturing the curiosity of prospective guests.” Sheila Johnson, founder, and CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, adds that the timing for the addition was perfect, too. “For 2020, Jamaica had already landed on numerous ‘hotlists,’ and this new property will only further elevate its appeal to guests from all over the world (and) add to the Caribbean’s luxury landscape,” she notes.
As seen in these new images (two of which are being released first by Robb Report), Eclipse was designed by noted architecture and design firm Hart Howerton of New York and San Francisco in a breezy, Anglo-Caribbean aesthetic, with both Jamaican culture and the resort’s history reflected in details like vintage family photos and custom murals in the style of artist Michael Lester, whose work famously captured the spirit of Caribbean life.
Read the full article at Robb Report.