Jamaica resorts reopen
Two iconic Jamaica properties — Eclipse at Half Moon and Villas at Half Moon — are set to reopen April 2 with private villas and oceanfront suites. (caribjournal.com) The relaunch targets travelers seeking luxury beach returns this spring. (caribjournal.com)
Half Moon temporarily closed after Hurricane Melissa struck in October 2025, triggering a property-wide restoration program. (jamaica-gleaner.com) Salamander Collection managed the recovery and Half Moon says the work supported more than 850 team members who were affected by the storm. (hotel-online.com) Eclipse’s inventory includes 57 beachfront accommodations, and the resort describes the Villas as a multi‑million‑dollar reimagining. (jamaica-gleaner.com) Half Moon is managed by Salamander Collection and is listed in the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection, with the resort touting its status as Jamaica’s highest‑rated property by Forbes Travel Guide. (hotel-online.com) The estate spans roughly two miles of coastline and sits about ten minutes from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. (halfmoon.com) The property is reopening in phases; the legacy Founders Cove wing remains closed with its return timeline still to be confirmed by management. (jamaica-gleaner.com) Half Moon has launched post‑reopening offers aimed at encouraging longer stays, including a 4‑for‑3 package through December 19, 2026, alongside a “Welcome Back Home” promotion. (adept.travel) Jamaica’s tourism minister Edmund Bartlett described the resort’s resumption of operations as a signal of confidence in the island’s broader recovery. (travelpulse.com)
