Whereas hurricanes Felix and Dean dominated Caribbean news at the end of the season, it was the opening, unveiling or refurbishing of luxury products in the region that took the title for the most common theme coming out of the Caribbean this summer.

The summer season started with the unveiling of Grand Isle Resorts & Spa’s Master Grand Penthouse. The property, located in Exuma, the Bahamas, has remained a pretty well-kept secret since it opened about four years ago. But this last finishing touch, as well as the press we gave it, probably ensures that most agents know about this luxury resort by now.

The best room is the Master Grand Penthouse, which was unveiled to media, tourism and government officials when we visited. The $5.7 million Master Grand Penthouse sits on the highest point of Emerald Bay, and in peak season, costs as much as $6,000 per night.

This summer also saw the debut of One & Only Ocean Club’s “Wines in Paradise” package, a strong and worthy attempt to get more visitors to the property during the slow season.

We think One & Only Ocean Club might have something here. Pitch this package to clients looking for a short, yet luxurious vacation, as the price is significantly lower than the norm for this popular getaway on Paradise Island.

We felt the program was a win-win situation for the property and for guests. For three nights and four days, guests pay between $2,438 and $3,638 depending on the wing of the room they choose. If the program is successful, which will be determined after the September package, it will return next summer starting in July.

Turks and Caicos seems to be continuing on the path of the region’s prime spot for luxury travel while many developers have taken an interest in Dominica and of course the Dominican Republic.

It will be interesting to see how Grand Isle Resort & Spa influences luxury in the Bahamas, and when or if RockResorts’ surge into the Caribbean will end.

Gary Thulander, managing director of the The Landings St. Lucia said that RockResorts is looking into furthering its presence in the Caribbean with future plans for additional resorts in the region.

The Landings St. Lucia, which is slated to open in December, will be the first RockResort in the Caribbean in 13 years, he says.

After the 231-suite resort opens its doors, other Caribbean properties may follow. “We targeted places that were unspoiled,” Thulander said. “Places that still had that authentic Caribbean feel.”