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ANTIGUA
 Antigua and Barbuda Luxury Hotels & Resorts Curtain Bluff Resort - Antigua  Located on the southern tip of Antigua in the Leeward Islands, Curtain Bluff encompasses 20 acres of lush tropical gardens on the Curtain Bluff peninsula, overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Located on the southern tip of Antigua in the Leeward Islands, Curtain Bluff encompasses 20 acres of lush tropical gardens on the Curtain Bluff peninsula, overlooking the Caribbean Sea. For over 40 years, Curtain Bluff's extraordinary service and amenities have set the standard for excellence throughout the Caribbean.  Renowned hotelier and owner Howard Hulford selected the private location for the resort in 1957 - a peninsula surrounded by a reef which protects the property's two beautiful sandy beaches: the tranquil waters of the bay beach and a dramatic surf beach. The resort has been under his same outstanding management since it first opened in 1962. Curtain Bluff Resort, Accommodations The 72 guest rooms and suites offer all the qualities of island living combined with every essential amenity and service. Each room is decorated with wicker, sea grass, and exotic wood furnishings, ceiling fans, louvered windows, cool tiled floors and elegant marble or granite bathrooms. Whether on the beach or on the bluff, every room offers breathtaking ocean vistas and a private balcony. For Honeymooners, a bottle of Champagne is placed in your room on arrival and you may enjoy a private dinner in the Gazebo plus a romantic sail on the hotel's yacht "Sentio". Rooms On The Beach Deluxe Rooms - 18 beachfront rooms with six connecting pairs, offer king beds and sliding glass doors that open onto the beach. Junior Suites - All forty suites, in two-story buildings, are situated on the surf beach and boast breathtaking views. The bedroom with king size bed, extends to a sunken living room with a mini library of vacation reading. Grace & Morris Bay Suites - Generously proportioned and the ultimate in luxury, the bedroom and separate living room look out on a large inviting terrace with jacuzzi and glamorous outdoor furniture. The large bathroom is crafted in granite and marble. Rooms On The Bluff  Executive Deluxe Rooms - Our Executive Deluxe room on the bluff offers a king size bed, large terrace and marble bathroom. For families requiring two bedrooms, the Executive Deluxe Room can be attached to an Executive Suite. The terrace affords a sweeping view of the surf beach and ocean. Terrace Room - Sometimes referred to as the "honeymoon suite", the Terrace Suite is one of a kind, located at the top of the Bluff, with an amazing view of the beach, Morris Bay and the Caribbean Sea. It has a huge terrace for private sunbathing and dining, with a beautiful Jacuzzi. Executive Suites - Six one-bedroom suites with a private garden patio and an upstairs dining terrace. One-and two-bedroom suites with king size beds or, in the second bedroom, two twin beds and living room with terrace views of the ocean. Curtain Bluff Resort, Dining  Curtain Bluff offers some of the finest dining in the Caribbean with breakfast, lunch and dinner included in the price. In fact, the commitment to superior dining at Curtain Bluff is so serious that Howard Hulford created his own import company in order to ensure consistent availability of fresh ingredients from around the world. French-born Christophe Blatz has been overseeing the kitchen at Curtain Bluff as Executive Chef for the past three seasons, and was Sous Chef for the previous seven years. Christophe Blatz trained under such notable chefs as Alain Ducasse and cooked in some of the finest Michelin star-rated kitchens in France including Les Ambassadeurs restaurant in the Hotel du Crillon Paris. His background fuses French continental with Caribbean flavors and ingredients. Working alongside chef Christophe Blatz is Mark Andrew Smith, master of the art of pastry making. Chef Smith's extensive resume includes over five years as pastry chef for P&O Cruises and four years as pastry chef at Carlisle Bay Resort in Antigua. Smith, joined by Executive Sous Chef, Burdette Martin, contribute an amazing flavor to Curtain Bluff. Cooking Classes with the Chef - Chef Christophe Blatz teaches guests his personal style of fusing French flavors with Caribbean cuisine. Guests learn to cook lunch in the Bluff House, the private home of the Hulfords. Breakfast, lunch and dinner - Breakfast and dinner are served al fresco in the Main Dining Room with sweeping views of the gardens. Lunch is served around the main bar terrace or in the more casual atmosphere of the Beach Club, which has been restyled with luxurious teak furniture. In-room dining is available during all meal hours. Afternoon Tea - Afternoon tea is served on the Sugar Mill Terrace. Hors d'oeuvres - At cocktail hour, guests can enjoy hot and cold hors d'oeuvres inside the Sugar Mill Bar or on its romantic terrace. Attire - Attire is very casual during the day, but beach cover-ups are appreciated in the dining room at breakfast. At other times gentlemen are requested to wear long pants (no jeans, please), a collared shirt and dress shoes in the evening. Entertainment - Live music is played nightly for dancing in the Garden Pavilion. There is also a weekly beach party luncheon with a live steel-drum band and Caribbean buffet. Curtain Bluff Resort Resort, Services Weddings Weddings at Curtain Bluff take place at The Bluff House, located on the edge of Curtain Bluffs peninsular with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea, neighboring islands and the setting sun.. Meetings & Conferences Located on the second floor of Curtain Bluff's administrative/reception Wines Curtain Bluff has one of the most highly regarded wine cellars in the Caribbean, boasting over 25,000 bottles and offering an outstanding and extensive selection of wines from around the world, hand picked by owner, Howard Hulford. Wine tasting is offered weekly in the cellar and conducted by one of Curtain Bluff's expert sommeliers, trained in the wine regions of France. Spa A new addition to Curtain Bluff for the 2006-2007 season is a beautiful 5000 square foot spa which sits on the water with 5 treatment rooms (4 single rooms and 1 couples suite). The Spa is now open. Curtain Bluff offers an array of luxurious spa treatments to relax and rejuvenate the body and mind. Spa treatments can be done either in one of our 5 treatment rooms in the spa or in the privacy of your sea breezed room or suite. Spa services are optional.. Activities Guests can enjoy the hotel's many activities from swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, water-skiing and diving to tennis, squash, putting, croquet, yoga, aerobics (land and water) and working out in the fitness center. The hotel's two beaches invite rest and relaxation. Lounge near the swimming pool and the bar area, with its chaises lounges and thatched umbrellas, and enjoy service from the beach bar during midday hours. Sports Sport options at the resort include an international squash court, a Bocci court, a putting green, lawn croquet and a fully equipped fitness center. Water Sports From the calm currents just off our own private beach to the deeper waters of the Caribbean sea, water sports of every kind are here at Curtain Bluff. Internet Access / Television Room For those guests traveling with their computers, high speed and wi-fi wireless internet access is available in either their rooms or one of our media centres. The resort also supplies a user name and password, should guests wish to use a local internet connection instead of paying for a long distance call to access AOL, MSN, etc. The hotel also features two computer rooms with free internet access and two state of the art computers, phone access and a sitting area. Guests are invited to use the Curtain Bluff television room fully equipped with cable and satellite channels, a VCR and two computer terminals for complimentary internet access. Activities Room On holidays and other times when many children are at the resort, Curtain Bluff's meeting room also serves as a playroom with television, videos and games. Movies are sometimes shown for guests in the activities room. Carlisle Bay Luxury Resort - Carlisle Bay Antigua - A truly exciting new resort in the Caribbean - Bringing chic contemporary luxury to the beach - Sister hotel to the award winning One Aldwych in London  Carlisle Bay Antigua A truly exciting resort in the Caribbean Opened in December 2003 on the unspoilt south coast of Antigua Bringing chic contemporary luxury to the beach Sister hotel to the award-winning One Aldwych in London Cool calm interiors 82 spacious ocean-facing suites Two outstanding restaurants, East and Indigo on the Beach Three great bars Fabulous, friendly service Exceptional Blue Spa with 100% pure and natural products A host of water sports Gymnasium, personal training, yoga, Pilates Nine tennis courts Luxurious private screening room Cool Kids Club And much much more Carlisle Bay Hotel, Accommodations Suites  Carlisle Bay has 82 beautiful contemporary luxury suites, each irresistibly spacious and all designed with fabulous thoughtful extras. Luxury 82 suites Junior to three bedroom Cool calm spacious interiors Bespoke furniture Luxurious silks Crisp white Frette bed linen Utterly comfortable Individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fans Large day bed on every balcony and terrace Pure and natural bath products Stunning original photography Fresh fruit delivered daily Private balcony or terrace Breathtaking ocean views from every single suite Fully stocked minibar Express overnight laundry and one hour pressing Dry cleaning Hairdryers In room safe 24 hour room service Beach Balcony Suite: 68 sq m / 730 sq ft Bedroom with king-size bed and sitting area plus a separate study or second bedroom with twin beds and balcony (upper level). Beach Suites sleep up to three adults or two adults and two children aged six or above. Beach Terrace Suite: 68 sq m / 730 sq ft  Bedroom with king-size bed and sitting area plus a separate study or second bedroom with twin beds and terrace (ground level). Beach Terrace Suites sleep up to three adults or two adults and two children of any age. Ocean Suite: 72 sq m / 780 sq ft  Spacious, split-level, open plan bedroom/sitting room. Ocean Suites have king-size beds and sleep up to two adults. Carlisle Suite A: 150 sq m / 1615 sq ft Three double bedrooms, two with king-size beds and one with twin beds - all en suite, large sitting room and kitchen. Carlisle Suites sleep up to six adults or can take up to two adults and four children. Carlisle Suite B: 150 sq m / 1615 sq ft Three double bedrooms, two with king-size beds and one with twin beds - all en suite, large sitting room and kitchen. Carlisle Suites sleep up to six adults or can take up to two adults and four children. Carlisle Suites B are very similar to Carlisle Suites A but two of the double bedrooms have ocean views and there is a large wrap-around balcony. Carlisle Bay Hotel Restaurants & Bars Carlisle Bay has two of Antiguas most outstanding restaurants Indigo on the Beach offering delicious healthy grills, barbeques, seafood and salads And East restaurant serving exciting Asian food in a stunning contemporary setting "Both restaurants set new standards" The Daily Telegraph  Three great bars Afternoon tea served daily between 4.00pm-5.30pm Guests may take tea in their suites, on the beach, in the Pavilion, or wherever they prefer "Think simple comfort and perfect shortbread And the luxury doesnt end at teatime" Conde Nast Traveller UK Carlisle Bay has 24 hour room service. Carlisle Bay Hotel Spa  The Blue Spa The Blue Spa at Carlisle Bay 17,000 square feet A beautiful backdrop of rolling hills and rainforest A setting inspiring peace, calm and contemplation A fabulous environment for complete relaxation. Six luxurious treatment rooms One dedicated wet treatment room Couples treatment room Aromatherapy Associates products - Sauna - Plunge pools Hair salon Juice bar - Chill out zone State-of-the-art gymnasium Personal trainers Latest Technogym equipment Yoga and Pilates Instruction available as groups or individually. Health, wellbeing and feeling fantastic all three fundamental to Carlisle Bays philosophy. Blue Spa Opening Hours: open daily 9.00am 9.00pm Yoga A safe and effective way to ease stress and tension, stretch, strengthen and relax the body and mind Tuesday to Saturday at 9:15am in the Garden Pavilion, Pilates An exercise programme designed to develop core strength in the abdominal area and back. Sports  Carlisle Bay offers a host of different activities Water sports Boat excursions Tennis State-of-the-art gymnasium Yoga Pilates Island tours Even a guided hiking trail through the rainforest. Professional instruction is available for: Windsurfing Sailing Tennis Yoga and Pilates Working out in the gymnasium, where personal training programmes can be tailored to suit individual needs. In addition there is plenty to see and do around the island From golf to bareboat charter Craft shopping to helicopter tours Kayaking eco adventure tours to exploring historical attractions And much much more... Guests at Carlisle Bay can do as little or as much as they want. Private Events Carlisle Bay has a number of fabulous contemporary spaces for small scale meetings and receptions, presentations, parties and private dining:  The Carlisle Room - A discreet private meeting/dining room away from the main hotel The Screening Room - A luxurious 45 seat multi media cinema, ideal for screenings and presentations Private Dining - A range of fabulous contemporary settings for private lunches, including East, Indigo on the Beach, the Poolside and the Pavilion Wow Factors There are plenty of wow factors about Carlisle Bay from beautiful contemporary design including original art and photography throughout the hotel to thoughtful luxurious touches including a private screening room showing movies every night, a stunning library with a brilliant collection and a gift shop selling specially selected designer items. The new Cool Kids Club opened this summer to give any young guests at Carlisle Bay the wow factor too, with a great range of activities in this purpose-built facility. Jumby Bay Resort - One of the resort's lodging buildings, called Pond Bay House, includes a three-story tower with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea to the west and south. Set on a 300-acre private island, Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort casts a spell of serene enchantment. Nestled two miles off the coast of Antigua, the exclusive resort is noted for its landscape lush with rare tropical flowers, stately palm trees and abundant foliage. A naturalist's haven, the island features three superb, white sand beaches. Jumby Bay, a secluded hideaway accessible only by boat, is known worldwide for providing discerning travelers with world-class service and distinguished amenities. Jumby Bay A Rosewood Resort Pictures Jumby Bay Resort, Accommodations With 40 beautifully refurbished suites and 11 villas spread across nearly a third of the island, guests feel deliciously ensconced in their own secluded hideaway. Each suite is an oasis of luxurious idleness embodying the island's stylish good taste. Oceanview Room - Enjoy views of the sea from these spacious rooms featuring a bedroom with four-poster bed, bathroom, sitting area and terrace or balcony. Each room reflects a special charm and elegance of its own. Rondavel - Located in octagon-shaped buildings, Rondavels feature wraparound terraces with views of the ocean and a hammock for relaxation. The rooms offer a four-poster bed, sitting area and bathroom with a large shower and outdoor garden with shower. Oceanview Courtyard Suite - With interiors that complement rather than compete with the beautiful island setting, each suite has a sitting area and bedroom with four-poster bed and offers views of the Caribbean Sea. The suite's bathroom features an indoor shower area as well as an outdoor shower and pedestal soaking tub set in a calming private courtyard. One-Bedroom Suite - These suites offer comfort and privacy in a spacious setting. Each has a bedroom with four-poster bed, separate living area, bath with large walk-in shower as well as a private outdoor garden with rainshower. Wraparound terraces offer views of the sea and a hammock for relaxation. TV and DVD player are available. Jumby Bay Suite - Situated near Pond Bay, the resort's latest suites each feature a private entry courtyard graced with a soothing fountain, generous living and bedroom areas, and spacious bathroom featuring indoor tub, vanity table and outdoor shower set in a private courtyard. These exquisite suites offer lovely terraces with a private plunge pool and views of the Caribbean Sea. TV and DVD player are available. Two-Bedroom Suite- Located in octagon-shaped buildings, these suites offer a master bedroom and second bedroom, each with four-poster bed and private bathroom featuring a large walk-in shower and private outdoor garden with rainshower. The living room opens onto a wraparound terrace with a hammock and offers lovely views of the garden and sea. TV and DVD player are available Amenities Caloi bicycles Twice-daily housekeeping services 24-hour room service Terry robes Italian linens Personal safe Luxurious toiletries Telephones Air-conditioning & ceiling fans Hair dryer Stereo radio with CD/cassette player Mini bar Coffee maker Jumby Bay Resort Dining Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and casual dinners amidst ocean views and laidback ambiance at The Verandah. The open-air restaurant is located just steps from the beach and serves light, healthy dishes inspired by fresh local ingredients and the fusion of Caribbean and European cuisine. From May to December, dinner is offered on Wednesdays and Sundays. Dinner is served at the historic Estate House, Jumby Bay's signature restaurant located in a 230-year-old colonial manor. Crisp white tablecloths, candlelight, fine porcelain and the melodic swirl of Ellington, Fitzgerald and the like set a romantic, Post-Colonial mood in which to enjoy Executive Chef Frederic Wagnon's signature menus and tasting options of modern European inspiration. From May to December, dinner is offered each evening except Wednesday and Sunday. Arrangements can be made to have a continental breakfast served on your private terrace. Private terrace dinners, beach dinners and picnic lunches may also be arranged at your request. All in-room dining is offered at an additional charge. Jumby Bay Resort Services & Activities Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily Unlimited open bar & imported house wine with all meals Afternoon tea Managing Director's cocktail party Concierge services Use of three tennis courts Non-motorized watersports Snorkeling gear & guided snorkel tours Sunfloats & Sunfish sailboats Sailboarding Use of 25-meter freshwater lap pool Croquet & use of putting green Use of fitness center Use of resort bicycles Sunset cocktail cruise Nightly movies Daily NY Times facsimile Evening turndown service Additional Charge Golf on Antigua Day sailing Deep-sea fishing Scuba diving & instruction Tennis instruction Pilates Casino night on Antigua Sightseeing excursions on Antigua Laundry services Beauty & massage services Private beach dinners In-room dining Day trips to nearby islands Island tours Meetings Jumby Bay caters to small, executive meetings, incentives and social gatherings. Private events are conducted in resort areas such as Pond Bay House, The Estate House and Private Villas. Jumby Bay offers the unqiue opportunity to reserve the entire island for an exclusive buy-out, creating a rare chance for guests to truly rejuvenate and refocus Blue Waters Hotel - Antigua An intimate, family owned hotel, Blue Waters is one of Antigua's longest established resorts. Cocobay Resort - Antigua Cocobay, an exclusive getaway on the sunset side of Antigua, offers many unique experiences for the most discerning traveler providing a blissful atmosphere among its gingerbread fretwork, sandy beaches and plantation-style Caribbean chic. Coconut Beach Club - Antigua Coconut Beach Club is a charming and affordable all inclusive Antigua resort also offering EP (room only) accommodations. Galley Bay Resort - Antigua Galley Bay, an intimate, Caribbean hideaway, delights guests with its refined, unpretentious atmosphere and its relaxing, all-inclusive pricing. 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Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa - Antigua On an island renowned for its beaches (365 of them! one for each day of the year) Sandals Grande Antigua takes pride of place with its prime location, directly on the most famed beach of all, Dickenson Bay. The Verandah Resort & Spa - Antigua The Verandah Resort & Spa provides a stunning setting for romance, family fun and sumptuous indulgence. Nestled along Antigua's pristine northeast coast, this eco-friendly luxury resort... St. James Club Luxury Resort Fronted by a postcard-perfect bay, this resort occupies a 100-acre peninsula on Antigua's southeast coast near Nelson's Dockyard. Jolly Harbour Luxury Resort The Jolly Harbour complex boasts 2 beautiful white sand beaches and is perfect for families or couples seeking privacy and townhouse-style living. Siboney Beach Luxury Resort Looking for something a little different? We feature some of the most interesting accommodations in the Caribbean and Central America. Dian Bay Resort and Spa Distance from airport 30 minutes, distance from town 30 minutes.Location overlooking Dian Bay on the undeveloped north- east corner of Antigua.  |
