From a visual standpoint it is quite different from the Mediterranean-influenced, stucco walls of most Caribbean resorts. It's built of block and reinforced concrete which makes for an interesting contrast to  the lush surroundings of the island, and it stands up to extreme weather and hurricane-force gales. Photo by Michael Grimm.  Photo 3 of 9 in Modern Concrete Getaway in Paradise

Modern Concrete Getaway in Paradise

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From a visual standpoint it is quite different from the Mediterranean-influenced, stucco walls of most Caribbean resorts. It's built of block and reinforced concrete which makes for an interesting contrast to the lush surroundings of the island, and it stands up to extreme weather and hurricane-force gales. Photo by Michael Grimm.