PRESS RELEASE - 2008
What's New In Barbados For Winter '08/'?09?
PRESS RELEASE - 2008
New York, NY, (November 5, 2008) - With the annual renovation and restoration of many of Barbados' west coast hotels and resorts now complete, Barbados is ready and primed for a busy Winter season ahead. In addition to several new and exciting developments to its existing properties, the Caribbean island eagerly welcomes the new Coral Reef Club Spa; The Crane Village; and prepares for the development stages of a brand new boutique hotel, Atlantis Hotel, opening on the east coast during late 2009.
Keep an eye open for...
The brand new, Coral Reef Club Spa opens in December 2008. The Spa, designed by British designer Helen Green, whose signature style combines a modern aesthetic with classic Barbadian charm, will use products from the multi award-winning luxury brand, Natura Bisse. Additionally, an exotic range of treatments using locally sourced plant life & fruits has been created by the Coral Reef Club Spa. Set amid twelve acres of beautiful and mature gardens, its facilities will include: individual treatment rooms with private gardens; a couple's outdoor treatment pavilion set in a lush private garden; a hydro pool with shaded cabanas for post treatment relaxation; a thermal suite with 'experience' shower; plus a beautifully designed spa lounge and relaxation room. www.coralreefbarbados.com
New for 2009...
Inspired by the heritage architecture of bygone Barbados and steeped in Crane quality, The Crane Village, opening early 2009, is expected to become the new heart of this highly desirable resort community. The new facility will combine a new reception area; D'Onofrios, for fine Italian cuisine; the Village Cafe, serving fresh bread, daily; Bar 1887; 3,000 square feet of Duty Free shopping; Dingolay Boutique offering a covetable line of resort wear; the General Store; plus a signature store with art gallery and artisanal gifts. Similarly, a new fitness center with views over nearby cliff pools and the water, plus two new spa treatment rooms are creating quite a stir with The Crane's loyal clientele. www.thecrane.com
The owners of the wonderful Little Good Harbour on Barbados'west coast have set their sights on the legendary Atlantis Hotel on the east coast. Extensive renovation has already started with the objective of creating a boutique 10-room hotel. The style of the new property will be in keeping with the intimate and chic atmosphere of Little Good Harbour. It's anticipated that the new property will open in 2009. www.atlantishotelbarbados.com
Refurbishment Round-Up...
Sandy Lane has re-opened following an extensive refurbishment comprising: the renovation of Bajan Blue Restaurant, complete with chic cocktail lounge, a private dining room with chefs table plus a brand new menu; completely refashioned guest rooms with new fixtures, patio furniture and televisions; a new-look water-sports area; and for its spa, a new panoramic sauna and ice room with top-of-the-range Oakworks spa beds for added comfort, plus a new Parisian, haute-couture product line from Anne Semonin. www.sandylane.com
The opulent 35-room Treasure Beach hotel set in lush, tropical gardens has been fully re-decorated and its Al Fresco restaurant and bar have been completely re-appointed. Additionally, its sea wall, which was damaged by unusually high seas during March 2008, has been re-built. www.treasurebeachhotel.com
Little Good Harbour, has also undergone refurbishment, and has replaced many of the soft furnishings in its rooms, as well as, re-tiling many of its one bedroom garden cottages. www.littlegoodharbourbarbados.com
Cobblers Cove, an intimate all-suite Relais & Chateaux property, has a new American pastry chef, Jennifer Gebis, formerly at The Boca Raton Resort & Country Club. Similarly, it welcomes a new Executive Chef, Brian Porteus, who has worked at OrientExpress Hotels property, Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, Oxfordshire. Other renovations made at the property this fall, include replenishment of many of the suite's soft furnishings; as well as, new patio and pool furniture. www.cobblerscove.com
Nestling on a hilltop, overlooking the exotic west coast of Barbados lies boutique hotel, Sugar Cane Club Hotel & Spa, which has re-opened its doors after an extensive two-year renovation and expansion program. The property offers visitors: a new spa & gym; two swimming pools; new restaurant & bar; an art gallery; a squash court; multiple kayaks and a glass bottom boat with snorkeling. The property consists of 40 one-bedroom suites plus two, two-bedroom suites, each with a living room, kitchenette and balcony. Each suite has breathtaking views either over the ocean or of the flora & fauna of the magnificent botanical valley surrounding the property. www.sugarcaneclub.com
Barbados Tourism Authority
The island of Barbados offers the most authentic Caribbean experience with its exceptionally rich culture and history rooted in remarkable landscapes, including St. Philip's beach, voted one of the world?s sexiest beaches for 2008 by Concierge.com. Barbados is the first and only Zagat-rated Caribbean island with numerous internationally renowned chefs who masterfully put signature spins on local delicacies and traditions. Barbados is also an ideal stage for world-class events and has hosted numerous athletic championships, including the ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2007 and the 2006 PGA World Golf Championship-The Barbados World Cup. Accommodations range from picturesque plantation houses and villas to quaint bed and breakfasts to award-winning five-star resorts. The newly renovated Grantley Adams International Airport offers non-stop and direct service from a growing number of U.S. cities via Air Jamaica, American Airlines, Delta and US Airways, making Barbados the true gateway to the Eastern Caribbean. The Barbados Tourism Authority has provided excellent service for 50 years and is a proud member of the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association. For more information on travel to Barbados, contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at 1.800.221.9831.
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