New Resorts: Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

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Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico has a long history as an eco-conscious luxury travel destination. Historically, it was a RockResorts property opened by Laurance S. Rockefeller more than 50 years ago, and was designed with a commitment to respect the natural environment while providing first-class accommodations. Now, Ritz-Carlton is redeveloping the resort on the footprint of the original property as a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Dorado Beach will be the first Reserve property to be opened in the Caribbean, and the second to be opened worldwide (the first is located in Phulay Bay in southern Thailand).

The property will consist of three small enclaves of condominimums, villas and townhomes and a resort comprised of 100 guestrooms and 14 one-bedroom suites, plus a VIP villa. Consistent with the original design, all properties are designed to be directly on the beach. The location will also include a botanical spa, a Beach Club and a center that specializes in eco-adventures for all ages.

From the Ritz-Carlton's press release:

“Since 1958, Dorado Beach has lured generations of discerning families, celebrities and dignitaries to its rare tropical paradise, and we are thrilled to work closely with The Ritz-Carlton to bring this legendary resort back to the forefront of Caribbean destinations,” said Mark Lipschutz, principal and CEO, Caribbean Property Group, developer of Dorado Beach Resort along with the PRISA Group. “Dorado Beach today is already an amazing resort with four Robert Trent Jones Sr. golf courses, three miles of magnificent beaches, an 11-mile Rockefeller nature trail, The Watermill water park, and a new 8,000-square-foot Dorado Beach Fitness and Wellness Center. Now, with the new Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel and spa and Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residences, Dorado Beach will again take its place as one of the finest resorts in the world.”

The property is slated for a December 2012 opening. For more info, visit Ritz-Carlton's website or check out their Dorado Beach app in the iTunes app store.