Honeymoon info reposted from NWR~Closings due to the Hurricane...

Mild or No Damage

Anguilla
Antigua
Aruba
Barbados
Bonaire
British Virgin Islands
Curacao
Guadeloupe
Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula (Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, etc.)
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Maarten / St. Martin
Tobago
Turks & Caicos (Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort and Spa is closed, scheduled to reopen October 5, 2004.)
U.S. Virgin Islands


Moderate Damage

Dominican Republic: The heavy winds and rain of Hurricane Jeanne caused some flooding and damage in Punta Cana and other areas in the east and northeast. Clean-up efforts are underway, and most hotels in the Dominican Republic are open for business. There was severe flooding across the border in Gonaives, Haiti, where as many as 1,500 people have reportedly been killed by flooding and hundreds are still unaccounted for.

Dominican Republic Resorts Closed:
Allegro Punta Cana by Occidental, scheduled to reopen November 8, 2004.
Bavaro Princess All Suites Resort, reopening date not yet announced.
Breezes Punta Cana Beach Resort, Spa & Casino, scheduled to reopen December 10, 2004.
Punta Cana Beach Resort, scheduled to reopen in December 2004.
Secrets Excellence Punta Cana, scheduled to reopen October 1, 2004.
Sunscape Punta Cana Grand, scheduled to reopen October 1, 2004.


Puerto Rico: A tropical storm at the time, Hurricane Jeanne pounded Puerto Rico, flooding the streets, knocking out power, and leaving 30,000 people without water. However, all hotels and tourist functions are reportedly back to normal.

Resorts Closed:
None

St. Vincent and the Grenadines: On St. Vincent and the Grenadines, some 50 homes, schools and other buildings were damaged by Hurricane Ivan, along with a number of boats in the Grenadines. According to the government, 20% of the banana crop has been destroyed.

Resorts Closed:
Palm Island Resort, scheduled to reopen on November 8, 2004.

Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas: Nassau suffered moderate damage but avoided the worst of Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. Most major resorts, deep-water harbors, and international airports are fully operational. Some hotels and resorts are still closed as they complete repairs, but all are expected to reopen soon.

Resorts Closed:
Breezes Bahamas by SuperClubs, scheduled to reopen October 1, 2004.
Compass Point, detailed information is not currently available.

Eleuthera/Harbor Island, Bahamas: Eleuthera was battered by slow-moving Hurricane Frances, which uprooted trees and stripped roofs off buildings.

Resorts Closed:
Coral Sands Hotel, scheduled to reopen early November 2004.
Pink Sands, scheduled to reopen in early November 2004.


Severe Damage

Abaco, Bahamas: Abaco took a direct hit from Hurricane Jeanne. There have been reports of severe flooding, structural damage to buildings and loss of electricity and running water.

Resorts Closed:
Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbor, scheduled to reopen November 15, 2004.


Grand Cayman: During Hurricane Ivan, virtually every building on the island sustained damage, and more than 50% of the housing is currently uninhabitable. There are water and fuel shortages and ongoing power outages, and it is unclear when visitors will be able to return to the island.

We've located an award-winning photographer living in Grand Cayman who is willing to share his pictures of the devastation caused by Hurricane Ivan. Courtney Platt specializes in nature and underwater photography, but of late he has been booked to shoot property damage for insurance purposes. Having visited this immaculate and beautiful island in March, I was shocked to see his pictures. Click here to view Mr. Platt's pictures of the damage from Hurricane Ivan, and click here to visit his general site.

Mr. Platt has promised to share pictures of the reconstruction of Grand Cayman as well, and I'll post them when I have them.

Resorts Closed:
Beach Club Colony, reopening date not yet announced.
Comfort Suites & Resort Grand Cayman, reopening date not yet announced.
Courtyard by Marriott Grand Cayman, scheduled to reopen on November 1, 2004.
Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, scheduled to reopen November 1, 2004.
Grandview Condominiums, reopening date not yet announced.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman Resort & Villas, scheduled to reopen December 1, 2004.
Regal Beach Club, reopening date not yet announced.
Spanish Bay Reef Resort, reopening date not yet announced.
Treasure Island Resort, scheduled to reopen November 1, 2004.
Villas Of The Galleon, reopening date not yet announced.
Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa, scheduled to reopen November 1, 2004.
Wyndham Sunshine Suites, scheduled to reopen in mid-December 2004.


Grenada: Grenada was devastated by Hurricane Ivan, which hit the island as a Category 4 storm. Ninety percent of the Spice Island's homes were damaged, and several people were killed. There were reports of looting immediately following the storm.

We've also located a source of photos of Hurricane Ivan's damage to Grenada. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA) was established in 1991 to assist participating islands in preparing for and recovering from disasters such as hurricanes. Click here to view CDERA's pictures of the damage from Hurricane Ivan in Grenada.

Resorts Closed:
La Source, reopening date not yet announced.
Spice Island Beach Resort, scheduled to reopen in approximately one year.
Rex Grenadian, scheduled to reopen in mid-December 2004.


Jamaica: Jamaica was spared the devastating blow from Hurricane Ivan that the country anticipated, but heavy winds and rain were still strong enough to destroy houses, wash out roads and knock out electricity. The island has bounced back relatively quickly. With the exception of a few resorts in Negril and Runaway Bay, most hotels and resorts on the island are open for business.

Resorts Closed:
Beaches Negril, scheduled to reopen October 1, 2004.
Beaches Sandy Bay, scheduled to reopen October 28, 2004.
FDR Pebbles, scheduled to reopen October 9, 2004.
Franklyn D. Resort, scheduled to reopen October 9, 2004.
Grand Lido Negril by SuperClubs, scheduled to reopen October 15, 2004.
Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Montego Bay, scheduled to reopen November 30, 2004.
Negril Gardens Beach Resort, scheduled to reopen October 1, 2004.
Sandals Negril, scheduled to reopen, November 18, 2004.
The Caves Hotel, scheduled to open on November 22, 2004.


Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas: Grand Bahama Island suffered extensive damage to its buildings and infrastructure, severe flooding and loss of electricity.

Resorts Closed:
Crowne Plaza Golf Resort & Casino, scheduled to reopen February 1, 2005.
Pelican Bay At Lucaya, scheduled to reopen October 1, 2004.
Port Lucaya Resort & Yacht Club Hotel, scheduled to reopen in late October 2004.
Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort, scheduled to reopen October 14, 2004.
The Westin at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort, scheduled to reopen December 17, 2004.
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Hotel, scheduled to reopen December 15, 2004.

Re: Honeymoon info reposted from NWR~Closings due to the Hurricane...

Thanks for the info! Someone on another site I visit mentioned having to change vacation plans because of damage in DR.

Re: Honeymoon info reposted from NWR~Closings due to the Hurricane...

you know i didnt even think of this - we are going to several of those islands on our cruise - i wonder if the shore excursions have all been cancelled

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Thank you so much. My FH and I are leaving Sat. am for Sunscapes Punta Cana Grande and I was so nervous! You definitely eased my mind!

Re: Honeymoon info reposted from NWR~Closings due to the Hurricane...

My personal experiences with the following as of last week:

Aruba & Curacao: are just fine. The two of them along with Bonnaire are considered the ABC islands and are outside the hurricane belt.

St. Maarten/St. Martin: some damage in the downtown area, but the shops are offering discounts to get the tourists in.

St. Thomas: just fine.