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It’s all about the guest

ANGUILLA

ST BARTHS

ST KITTS

NEVIS

S O U T H

A M E R I C A

ANTIGUA

GUADELOPE

DOMINICA

MART IN IQUE

ST LUCIA

ST VINCENT &THE GRENADINES

GRENADA

TOBAGO

BEQUIA

TR IN IDAD

BARBADOS

C A R I B B E A N

S E A

A T L A N T I C

O C E A N

Curtain Bluff

Bequia Beach Hotel

Montpelier Plantation &Beach

Cap MaisonEast Winds Inn

Calabash

Little Good Harbour

YoungIsland

TheAtlantisHotel

CobblersCove

CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa

JAMAICA

JamaicaInn

Round Hill Hotel& Villas

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CONTENTS

Jamaica Inn JAMAICA 4, 5

Round Hill Hotel & Villas JAMAICA 6, 7

CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa ANGUILLA 8, 9

Montpelier Plantation & BeachST KITTS & NEVIS 10, 11

Curtain Bluff ANTIGUA 12, 13

East Winds Inn ST LUCIA 14, 15

It’s all about the cuisine 16, 17

Cap Maison ST LUCIA 18, 19

Little Good Harbour BARBADOS 20

The Atlantis Hotel BARBADOS 21

Cobblers Cove BARBADOS 22, 23

Young Island ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES 24, 25

Bequia Beach Hotel BEQUIA, THE GRENADINES 26, 27

Calabash GRENADA 28, 29

It’s all about... 30, 31

“Welcome to ‘It’s all about the guest’, to ourCaribbean and to our collection of gorgeous hotels. Wewant to share with you their guests’ reminiscences

and what they love about each property.”Although every hotel in our portfolio offers something different, their

commonality is the guest experience, where more often than not, you arrive

as a guest and leave as a friend.

The Caribbean’s diversity and unique style sets it apart from any other holiday

destination in the world. You can find yourself climbing the Pitons in St Lucia,

swinging through the rainforest in Antigua or sailing the turquoise waters of the

Grenadines; these islands simply have something for everyone.

And so do the hotels in our collection, as you will see from the pages that follow

which display testimonials from recent guests who have visited.

This has become evident in the longevity of their success. Round Hill in Jamaica

celebrates its 60th year as a Hollywood hideaway haven, last year Curtain Bluff

in Antigua celebrated 50 years as the first all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean

under the same private ownership, and Calabash in Grenada has reached their

quarter century mark by pushing standards even higher.

We believe our hotels are among some of the best in the region and this is all

thanks to the impeccable care and service provided to their guests, who in turn

reward them with their custom year after year. Just look at the guests’

comments on the hotel pages!

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Helen AnnetteHelen Edwards Annette Quinn

T: 020 8977 6099 E: office@essentialdetail.co.ukwww.essentialdetail.co.uk

“This publication is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend Robert Stewart who originallysuggested the ‘It’s All About …’ theme, which we have used in our marketing over the years.”

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Jamaica InnJamaica

An intimate all suite hideaway with a private cove beach, where peace and relaxation are the main focus. Attention to detail sets this small luxury hotel apart.

One of the world’s best-loved hotels also happens to be the place where true luxurymeets good old-fashioned Caribbean charm.

Jamaica Inn simply oozes an infectious mixture of intimacy and relaxation that cannotbe found anywhere else.

Free from the burden of technology, days here are spent in peace, gazing out over oneof Jamaica’s premier beaches from the comfort of your suite’s huge ‘living-room’ stylebalconies.

Though the hotel has played host to some of Hollywood’s finest stars, everyone is metwith the ’one love, one family’ attitude that Jamaica is famous for. Creating the ultimate‘home away from home’ atmosphere.

Jamaica Inn’sguests love:

• the staff ... especially beachbarman Teddy who will keep youin tune with the latest cricket score

• the way you are made to feel likea very special personal friend

• the rooms and suites with aspacious outside ‘living room’

• the simply amazing 700 footcrescent-shaped beach

www.jamaicainn.com

“Jamaica Inn is as good as it gets. The hotel oozes tradition and style!”

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Round Hill Hotel & VillasJamaica

A beautiful and elegant boutique hotel with a true sense of style, where old world glamour meets modern day discreet celebrity.

Jamaica is the island that shot the Caribbean to fame. Bob Marley brought the islandinto the spotlight, and the champagne beaches, cool waterfalls and mystic BlueMountains remain in the hearts and minds of travellers all over the world.

On this legendary island, is a hotel that surpasses all expectations. Once a home awayfrom home for a realm of Hollywood’s starlets, Round Hill still wears its ‘old world glamour’with timeless grace combining it with true contemporary luxury.

Family groups and couples all enjoy the treats in store from beach activities to exquisitespa treatments. Each and every guest feels at home and part of the Round Hill family,enjoying the intoxicating mix of informal luxury and traditional elegance, which is asirresistible now as it always has been.

Round Hill’s guests love:

• the beautiful décor of the guestrooms designed by Ralph Lauren

• the embracing warmth of theJamaican people

• the excellent food, with the freshestlocal ingredients fresh from ‘farm totable’

• the privacy of the villa and villasuite accommodation

www.roundhilljamaica.com

“The most relaxing and special resort...no wonder everyone comes back!”

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CuisinArt Golf Resort & SpaAnguilla

Set on a canvas of pure white unspoiled sand in a botanical oasis, this resort offers pampered hospitality in blissful surroundings.

Famed for its powdery beaches, turquoise sea and incredible collection ofrestaurants, Anguilla’s unique blend of elegance and relaxed style resonatesthroughout the island attracting discerning visitors from all corners of the earth.

The unique features of Anguilla do not end there. Born from the owner’s love of thebeautiful concoction of Caribbean charm and Mediterranean glamour is the CuisinArtGolf Resort & Spa.

Boasting five restaurants, one of the Caribbean’s largest spas, a Greg Norman signaturedesigned championship golf course, and even its own hydroponic farm; the facilitiesalone push the hotel up to an unparalleled level. But the secret to its success is thespecial relationship it develops with each of its guests.

The ‘nothing is too much trouble’ attitude of the staff and management make sure thatyour experience on this slice of paradise is never to be forgotten.

CuisinArt’sguests love:

• the hotel being positioned on onethe world’s most picture perfectbeaches

• the tastiest organic produce fromthe hydroponic farm

• the indulgent Venus Spa with itsown healing waters pool

• the choice to take it easy or getimmersed in a variety of activities

www.cuisinartresort.com

“It's like coming home!”

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Montpelier Plantation & BeachSt Kitts & Nevis

A stunning boutique hotel and chic hilltop sanctuary of breathtaking beauty, with its own private beach too.

Combining the best of both worlds – breezy hilltop views with a gorgeous Caribbeanbeach minutes away, complete with fashionable cabanas and a casual beach bar –creates an inviting haven and gives Montpelier Plantation & Beach the edge over thecompetition. This is a boutique hotel in the truest sense of the term.

With only 19 rooms, yet 3 restaurants and 60 staff, Montpelier’s guests are offered a rarecombination of simplicity and elegance that is simply addictive. The Hoffman familyhave owned Montpelier for 10 years and their passion resonates through every inch ofthe hotel. A wonderful attention to detail is their key priority which is reflected in the hotel’snatural surroundings and in the carefully restored buildings, tastefully accentuated withmodern art and unforgettable service.

As expected from a Relais & Châteaux property, the food is simply outstanding atMontpelier, and the new stylish Indigo’s restaurant and bar creates the perfectenvironment in which to serve delicious sharing platters and molecular cocktails!

Montpelier’sguests love:

• the amazing views over Nevis fromthe hotel’s hilltop location

• getting to know the staff and theHoffman family

• exploring the beaches, rainforest,and history by car or bicycle

• easy access with British Airwaysdirect to St Kitts and arriving in styleby private water taxi

www.montpeliernevis.com

“Montpelier Plantation & Beach is by far one of the most welcoming andcomfortable hotels we have ever visited.”

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Curtain BluffAntigua

The ultimate inclusive resort with luxury beachfront suites, gourmet cuisine and an indulgent oceanfront spa – the perfect world class hotel.

Idyllically set on a peninsula with spacious suites spread up the bluff, capitalising on the cooling breezes and panoramic sea views; Curtain Bluff is an exclusive all-inclusive resort designed to produce a wow factor.

Combining all the ingredients for a perfect holiday, it is no wonder that the hotel’sclimbing number of repeat guests return year after year. Good food? Not a problem fortheir skilled chefs. Excellent service? The staff are superbly trained and enhanced by thenaturally welcoming Antiguan charm. Activities and facilities? Curtain Bluff offers toomany to count and most are included in the rate. A great beach? Who wants one greatbeach when you can have two!

Integral to the success of the hotel are the personalities who make sure everything isrunning smoothly. You won’t be able to avoid their great sense of humour or their kindhospitality which will have you hooked on Curtain Bluff holidays.

Curtain Bluff’’sguests love:

• that so much is included in the fully-inclusive package

• owner Chellie Hulford’s warmhospitality and Managing DirectorRob Sherman’s humorousanecdotes

• the hotel’s two gorgeous white sand beaches

• simply this ‘home away from home’

www.curtainbluff.com

“The ultimate holiday!”

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East Winds InnSt Lucia

An intimate exclusive-inclusive boutique hotel exuding quality and charm, very low key and private.

Known as a small resort with a big heart. Set in lush gardens leading down to one of St Lucia’s most beautiful bays, the emphasis of the hotel is very much on good old-fashioned rest and relaxation.

At this timeless seaside resort, excellent customer service is key. The St Lucian friendlinessis infectious and creates a warm and generous atmosphere throughout the hotel, whichkeeps its guests returning year after year.

The creations from the kitchens at East Winds are simply scrumptious and whencombined with soft tones of the Steinway grand piano, create a dining experience worthremembering.

East Winds’guests love:

• the fact it is fully inclusive

• the charismatic and long servingGeneral Manager, Gareth Leach

• the beautiful gardens and thegenuine Caribbean charm

• champagne every night in the barbefore dinner

www.eastwinds.com

“We felt at home and relaxed almost instantly and we've got the memories we hoped for!”

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Guests love …the bar, rum-shack style, down by

the hotel’s Bagatelle restaurant right on the sand.

Bequia Beach Hotel

Guests love …the delicious simplicity of the food

with local dishes full of spices to thrill the senses.

The Atlantis Hotel &Little Good Harbour

Guests love …delicious locally influenced tapas at

the Bash beach restaurant created byBritish Chef Mark B.

Calabash

Guests love …catching and cooking fresh fish on the hotel’s catamaran and the six

different home baked loaves.

Young Island

Guests love …Barbadian chef Michael Harrison

trained by Michel Roux Jnr. to becomea top professional cook.

Cobblers Cove

Guests love …the diversity of Welsh Rastafarian chef

Craig Jones, his tasting menus, and hispop up restaurants around the island.

Cap Maison

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Guests love …the banana bread at breakfast,

and wine tasting in the largest wine cellarin the Caribbean.

Curtain Bluff

Guests love …‘farm-to-table’ menus with fine local

produce from the hotel gardens,fishermen and organic farmers.

Round Hill Hotel & Villas

Guests love …3 dining options at this chic 19 roomhotel, from sharing tapas platters to

classy gourmet dining.

Montpelier Plantation & Beach

Guests love …one of the tastiest starters ever at thebeachside Flamboyant Restaurant –

Tuna & Papaya Carpaccio!

East Winds Inn

Guests love …the diversity of food styles with five

restaurants – Italian, ‘bistro’, Japanese,Chef’s tasting and beach grills.

CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa

Guests love …the Planter’s Punch and local patties

served by Teddy, who has been runningthe beach bar for 54 years.

Jamaica Inn

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Cap Maison St Lucia

An elegant boutique resort and spa; stylish Caribbean luxury on an ocean bluff with breathtaking sea views and unique villa suites

‘Wow’ is the word that is naturally associated with this gorgeous hotel.

Set on a bluff with fantastic sunset views over the Caribbean Sea, romance is somethingthat is completely inescapable at Cap Maison.

The luxurious over-sized suites make you feel totally spoilt; combine this with the excellentcuisine produced at their restaurant, The Cliff at Cap, and you’ll never want to leave.

When you are not relaxing on Smugglers Cove or enjoying being pampered at theSothys-inspired spa, then treat yourself to a private dinner on Rock Maison – a woodendeck perched over the sea complete with a champagne zip wire and natural rock poolto bask in. Escapism at its finest!

Cap Maison’sguests love:

• the Rooftop Villa Suites with pool

• the discreet and professionalservice from staff and manager,Ross Stevenson

• the extra wow factor at RockMaison and the Rock Pool

• that it is home to one of the bestrestaurants on the island

www.capmaison.com

“One of the strongest distinctions is their ability to exude luxury without

losing the Caribbean charm!“

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Little Good HarbourBarbados

A chic and cool boutique hotel of quality, in a quiet coastal location reminiscent of Barbados in years gone by.

And now for something refreshingly different.

Perched on the northern edge of Barbados’s famous west coast is the picturesque Little Good Harbour. Family owned and passionately managed, Little Good Harbour ishome to one of the most popular restaurants on the island. The hotel itself is theindependent traveller’s delight. Comprised of a collection of fully equipped, cottagesand stylish villa suites, their local architecture effortlessly melting into the landscape as ifthey were always meant to be there.

Its waterfront restaurant, The Fish Pot, is the pièce de résistance and widely regarded forexcellent food and a superb selection of wines, many personally selected by Australianowner and wine lover, Andrew Warden.

Little Good Harbour is a home away from home, in the true sense. A place where youcan guarantee that every detail has already been thought of and the main aim is toensure ultimate guest satisfaction.

Little Good Harbour’sguests love:

• the gorgeous suites, particularly thespacious Vineyard and Fort Suites

• Graham, the General Manager, withhis hearty Bajan sense of humourand eagerness to please

• that it is home to one of the bestrestaurant spots on Barbados

• the fact that Little Good Harbourdoes not feel like a resort hotel

www.littlegoodharbourbarbados.com

“An idyllic location. This is a gem. Don't tell anyone!”

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The Atlantis HotelBarbados

Boutique fashionable seaside living, retaining the charm of a bygone era on the island’s spectacular and rugged east coast.

You haven’t been to Barbados until you’ve been to its east coast.

There is just something mystical about the wild Atlantic surf and the feeling of totalescapism that can only be found on this side of the island.

The Atlantis was one of the first hotels built on Barbados and was completely and lovinglyrestored by the Warden family in 2008. Without losing any of the original architecture orcharm, they have transformed the hotel into a modern, chic masterpiece, perfectlyfitting in with the stunning scenery enjoyed by its position on the seafront.

The hotel is famed for its restaurant, which draws in locals and visitors alike and the Bajanlunches on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons really steal the show and are a feast forthe senses.

Effortlessly bringing casual seaside living together with pure luxury, The Atlantis is a vitalingredient for a seriously romantic holiday to Barbados!

The Atlantis Hotel’sguests love:

• the stunning scenery

• the food, especially the Bajanlunches

• the spacious rooms and suites withtheir beach-chic design and viewsof the surf

• simply being away from it all

www.atlantishotelbarbados.com

“Wild, uncomplicated and romantic!”

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Cobblers CoveBarbados

This prestigious Relais & Châteaux property, has the elegance and charm of an English country house hotel – yet positioned on a Caribbean beach!

This gorgeous all-suite property on Barbados’s Platinum Coast is bursting at the seamswith character. The genuinely warm staff treat each and every guest as an individual,and simply nothing that is asked of them is too much trouble.

Cobblers Cove’s setting is second to none. Sitting adjacent to pristine white sandsoverlooking the Caribbean Sea, where the water is so unbelievably blue and clear that ittakes your breath away.

If that isn’t enough enticement, then allow yourself to be wooed by the sensational dishesproduced for the Terrace Restaurant under new head chef Michael Harrison, a protégéof Michel Roux Jr of London’s La Gavroche fame.

Where good food, excellent service and a gorgeous setting combine, you can be sureto find perpetually happy guests, many of whom often come back for more.

Cobblers Cove’sguests love:

• the feeling of an English countryhome, rather than a formal hotel

• the 5 star service with amazingfood

• the cachet of Relais & Châteauxmembership

• the fact that each and every roomis a spacious suite

www.cobblerscove.com

“I thought I booked this vacation ona whim, but it turned out to be on

divine instruction!”

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Young IslandSt Vincent, The GrenadinesA carefree resort on a totally private, stress-free island;

the perfect barefoot escape.

Set just off the coast of St Vincent is Young Island; a private island resort whichcombines the genuine feeling of escapism with true barefoot luxury. It really suitsthose seeking to escape the pace of their life in the modern world.

The cottage rooms and suites are gently scattered around the island offering amazingviews from every angle and ensuring that you feel totally detached from reality.

The food at Young Island steals the show and the restaurant is famous for its flamingCreole French Toast created from the choice of six different flavours of freshly bakedbreads on offer every day and at every meal. The cocktail menu is also a delight!

This island resort is created for dreamers, food lovers and the adventurous, as guests canalso opt to take out a catamaran and sail the beautiful Grenadine Islands with their ownskipper and cook.

Young Island’sguests love:

• the private island, Robinson Crusoe-escapist appeal

• the casual style living

• the desserts after dinner which areto die for!

• the opportunity to explore the bestsailing waters in the Caribbean

www.youngisland.com

“A taste of tranquillityand luxury, Young Island

was like Heaven!”

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Bequia Beach Hotel Bequia, The Grenadines

Experience the true Caribbean at this new chic beach hotel on a sought after hideaway island.

Welcome to the exclusive, yet relaxed and uncomplicated Caribbean.

Bequia (pronounced Bek-way) is the largest of the Grenadines; a group of sandy islandslaying a pathway in turquoise waters between Grenada and St Vincent.

Totally surrounded by crystal clear sea, the glistening sands and smiling friendly facesinstantly set the scene for the makings of a perfect holiday. All you need to add now isthe luxury brought to you by the elegant Bequia Beach Hotel.

This stunning retro-chic hotel brings the true spirit of the Caribbean and luxury together, so that you’ll find yourself being pampered in the spa one minute, and dancing on thesand under the stars the next.

This is a place where all inhibitions are lost and true relaxation sets in, taking you as faraway from reality as you want to be.

Bequia Beach’sguests love:

• the eclectic suites influenced bythe owner’s love of very specialhotels around the world

• the excellent food and the plethoraof local, fresh, delicious dishes

• that it is set on the most beautifulbeach on the island

• exploring the exquisite island ofBequia, it’s natural beauty reflectedin the vibrant gardens at the hotel

www.bequiabeach.com

“Bequia Beach Hotel gives you the real genuine Caribbean feeling!”

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Calabash Grenada

A superb all-suite hotel with outstanding food and pampered service, perfectly blended with Caribbean charm

Imagine a place where you are wrapped in elegance and luxury from the momentyour transfer delivers you to the entrance and where the owners will take the time topersonally meet you when you arrive. If that’s the combination you are after, thenlook no further than the Calabash in Grenada.

Grenada is the Caribbean you've always dreamed of. Pristine beaches, buildings only astall as the coconut trees and smiling faces everywhere you turn. The island has a happyfeel which is just infectious, making you never want to leave.

As if that wasn’t enough, this hotel’s unique breakfast service is something truly special.Cooked to order by your personal chambermaid and served to you on your privatebalcony or patio. This really is gracious living at its finest, leaving you feeling like amember of the family.

Calabash’sguests love:

• the breakfast served in-suite

• that it’s a 5 star all-suite hotel

• the excellent and exciting food at both the Bash Restaurant andGary Rhodes Restaurant.

• the friendly staff and the Garbutt family!

www.calabashhotel.com

“We would go back tomorrow if we had the chance! We wouldn't stay anywhere else!”

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CuisinArt Golf Resort & SpaANGUILLA

Jamaica InnJAMAICA

Bequia Beach HotelBEQUIA

CalabashGRENADA

Round Hill Hotel & VillasJAMAICA

Curtain BluffANTIGUA

Little Good HarbourBARBADOS

Cap MaisonST LUCIA

CalabashGRENADA

It’s all about...the beach

It’s all about...the spa

It’s all about...the food

CuisinArt Golf Resort & SpaANGUILLA

Round Hill Hotel & VillasJAMAICA

Curtain BluffANTIGUA

It’s all about...the family

Jamaica InnJAMAICA

Cobblers CoveBARBADOS

The Atlantis HotelBARBADOS

Young IslandST VINCENT

Montpelier Plantation & BeachST KITTS & NEVIS

Bequia Beach HotelBEQUIA

It’s all about...the suites

It’s all about...island hideaways

Jamaica InnJAMAICA

Cap MaisonST LUCIA

Montpelier Plantation & BeachST KITTS & NEVIS

Cobblers CoveBARBADOS

Cap MaisonST LUCIA

East Winds InnST LUCIA

It’s all about...the glamour

It’s all about...the experience

Curtain BluffANTIGUA

East Winds InnST LUCIA

Young IslandST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES

It’s all about...exclusive all inclusives

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