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A breakdown, by island, of some up and coming
developments throughout the Caribbean: Anguilla
On 5th November 2006, the Greg Norman golf course design team will have completed a state-of-the-art,
environmentally friendly golf course on the island of Anguilla. This $250 million, 18-hole championship golf course
is set on 275 acres of beach front property with accompanying spa, clubhouse and five-star. Greg Norman’s uniquely
designed golf course and clubhouse will be located at Rendezvous Bay West. www.anguilla-vacation.com
Antigua
Curtain Bluff, the luxury all-inclusive resort on Antigua, reopens on 14th October 2006 and will be unveiling a new
two-storey Spa complex. Set on the waters-edge with panoramic views over the Caribbean Sea, the spa will offer a
full range of Pervonia treatments and massages designed exclusively for the hotel including a signature Caviar and
Champagne Massage. www.curtainbluff.com
Antigua to Dominica
Travellers to Dominica can now reach the capital Roseau faster with the introduction by Carib Aviation of the
Dominica Air Taxi. Launched on September 4th, the new service from Antigua to Dominica’s Canefield Airport start at
US$29.95 (approximately £16) each way excluding taxes. www.DominicaAirTaxi.com
Dominica
The Caribbean island of Dominica is gearing up for The World Creole Music Festival in October, which is marking its
tenth anniversary with a spectacular line-up including international artists Shaggy and Wyclef Jean. Taking place on
the nature island of the Caribbean and running from October 27th - 29th 2006, the festival celebrates Creole music,
language, dance, culture and food.
Grenada
Rebecca Thompson, experienced artist and teacher, who has lived on Grenada for 15 years, is now offering tailor-made
Art Weeks based at the luxury Maca Bana Villas, overlooking the pristine white sands of Magazine Beach. Visitors can
take lessons in painting Caribbean landscapes in vibrant colours, or be guided gently into harnessing their
creativity at one-to-one art courses. Maca Bana Art Weeks comprise three lessons, each one three hours in duration.
www.justgrenada.co.uk
Jamaica
Half Moon, the luxury resort located near Montego Bay in Jamaica, will open an expansive new spa facility and spa
suites in early 2007. The US$4 million dollar project, set to begin this summer, will see the conversion of the
resort’s signature villa, Fern Tree House, into a 68,000 square foot sanctuary. www.halfmoon.com
Petit St Vincent
In November 2006, Petit St. Vincent Resort will be unveiling a new venue for lunchtime dining. PSV’s Executive Chef,
Trevor Douglas, has compiled the menu that will include traditional dishes such as Spiced Jerk Chicken, Apple Rubbed
Pork, Vegetable Kebabs and locally caught Wood Smoked Fish. www.psvresort.com
St Kitts
Rawlings Plantation are in the process of building 65 new deluxe suites on the 5 star plantation resort.
Each suite is built with the finest materials and to the highest specification that will allow you to enjoy the very
best that St Kitts has to offer. A new spa and health centre is being created in the luxurious gardens where you
will be able to enjoy spectacular view whilst undergoing the latest beauty & health treatments.
www.stkitts-tourism.kn
St Lucia
Sandals Regency St. Lucia Golf Resort & Spa at La Toc will unveil ten spectacular three-story luxury suites in
October. When Sandals Regency St. Lucia Golf Resort & Spa at La Toc breaks ground on ten new stunning Sunset One
Bedroom Villa Suites with Private Pool in October, the resort will elevate luxury to a new and unprecedented level
in the Caribbean; in fact, they will elevate luxury by three levels. www.sandals.co.uk |