As Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica with 185 mph winds, a lone utility pole in Treasure Beach became a viral symbol of resilience, capturing global attention on social media. The record-breaking Category 5 storm left widespread destruction,

Stranded vacationers on the island, which depends on tourism, used their beds to block their windows in case the powerful storm shattered the glass.

Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica, bringing winds of up to 185mph - making it officially the strongest storm on record to hit the Caribbean island

Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm early Monday, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to bring catastrophic flooding to the northern Caribbean.

Every detail reflects the intention to create not just a waiting area, but a lived-in space where locals and visitors alike can pause, breathe, and connect. It is a hospitality environment that honours both the contemporary traveller’s expectations and the timeless rhythms of Caribbean life.

While the government does not keep a record of the number of British nationals overseas, around 5,000 British nationals are thought to be on the island