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Anguilla
Dresses up for Winter
Island
buzzing with Hotel openings, new restaurants, special packages,
UPGRADES AND island happenings
New
York, NY, September --- The fabulous Caribbean enclave of Anguilla
is hotter than ever - and easier to get to - with increased
airlift, major enhancements and activities to indulge the most discriminating
traveler. The unique combination of spectacular beaches, over the top
cuisine, accommodations to suit every budget and some of the nicest
people
on the planet put Anguilla on the top of the must visit list. Highlights
of special offerings and what’s new island wide for the 2006 winter
season.
American
Eagle Enhances Service Between San Juan & Anguilla
Commencing December 15, 2005 American will introduce a second flight between
San Juan and Anguilla, three times per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Saturdays). Flight 5120 will depart San Juan at 1:05 pm and arrive Anguilla
at 2:20 pm and then depart Anguilla 2:05 pm arriving San Juan at 4:05
pm. The second American Eagle flight will leave San Juan at 8:40 pm arrive
Anguilla at 9:45 pm and depart Anguilla the following morning at 8:00
am arriving San Juan at 9:10 am.
Kú
To Open Next Month
The 27-suite Kú, a spirited newcomer on Anguilla set on Shoal Bay
East beach, is set to open October 15, 2005 (formerly the Shoal Bay Beach
Resort). A project of the same team who have guided Cap Juluca to its
top ranking among Caribbean hotels, the luxury hybrid features 775-square-foot
air-conditioned suites featuring oceanfront or ocean view balconies, dining
and living rooms with pullout couch, full kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
Ku will feature a beachfront pool, a 75-foot beachfront bar, boutique,
provisions shop, a "petit" spa, gym and dive center. French-influenced
Caribbean cuisine will be featured in the restaurant, which will be open
for continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. From Oct. 15-Dec. 16, 2005,
"Celebration Opening" daily rates, based on double occupancy
per suite, range from $135-$175. From Dec. 17, 2005-March 31, 2006 and
April 1-Dec. 14, 2006, rates range from $295-$395 and $160-$200, respectively.
Two children under the age of 7 are free when staying in the same suite
as their parents. Otherwise, an additional person in the suite ranges
from $25-$50 per day, depending on the season. A 120050% gratuity and
10%
accommodation tax are extra. For reservations and more information, call
Kú at 1-800-869-5827 or 1-264-497-2011; fax, 1-264-497-3355; e-mail,
[email protected].
WHERE
THE GIRLS ARE
Arawak Beach Inn celebrates bachelorettes with a three-night
“Hens Night” getaway for the soon-to-wed and her ladies in
waiting. The three-night getaway starts at $399 per person January 3,
2006 through April 16, 2006 based on two rooms for a group of four (not
including tax and service). The party starts upon arrival with a six-pack
of Carib, the Caribbean’s famous beer, and an assortment of “bachelorette
paraphernalia”--- including a veil, feather boa and disposable camera
-- in each of the oceanfront accommodations. Included is a day excursion
to a secluded, uninhabited island. Boasting a gourmet picnic lunch and
transportation on a powerboat captained by one of Anguilla’s most
eligible bachelors, this day trip is the ultimate escape from pre-wedding
stress. Since a night out on the town is what everyone is looking for,
Arawak Beach Inn will make sure the girls hit all the hot spots by arming
them with a list of local bars for partying around the island. One-day
car rental for exploring the island, daily breakfast and roundtrip airport
or ferry dock transfers are also included. A five-minute phone call back
to the waiting groom is also thrown in to assure him the wedding is still
on. For reservations contact 1-877-4-ARAWAK or e-mail [email protected];
or visit www.arawakbeach.com.
CAP
JULUCA SETS 2006 GASTRONOMIC CELEBRATION
The monthly event pairs renowned chefs with the world’s best wines,
with dinner personally presented by the chefs and the winery owners/winemakers.
The five day/four night Food and Wine Lovers Getaway is set for Jan. 3-March
31, 2006, and costs $4,930-$6,505 per couple, depending on accommodations
and includes beachfront accommodations for two; wine and hors d’oeuvres
on arrival; two gala celebrated chef’s dinners for two; two dinners
for two at Cap Juluca’s George’s, Pimms or Kemia restaurants
or from room service (beverages not included); half-day snorkeling trip
to Little Bay Marine Preserve, including beverages; one group Tai Chi
class for two; a gift bottle of wine; taxi transfers to and from the airport
or the ferry; and 10% tax and 10% service charge for items in the program.
Chef/Wine participants for 2006 are:
- Jan. 14,
15: Robert Price of the Wild Boar restaurant in Nashville. Claus Janzen
of California’s Bacio Divino & Caymus
- Feb. 4,
5: Jean-Luc Brendel of Table du Gourmet in Alsace, France. Philippe
Blanck of Domaine Paul Blanck in Alsace
- Mar. 4,5:
Robert Allen Sulatycky of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. Tom
Shelton of California Joseph Phelps
For further
information and reservations, contact Cap Juluca, 1-888-858-5822 (1-888-8JULUCA),
(305) 466-0916; direct to the hotel, (264) 497-6779; e-mail, [email protected]
or, visit the web site, www.capjuluca.com.
CUISINART
RESORT & SPA
Take an early holiday and save at CuisinArt Resort & Spa! From December
10 to 21, take advantage of special package rates and enjoy spa treatments,
fitness classes, cooking classes and more. Visit the orchard and the hydroponic
and organic farms, wander through the lush botanical gardens. Relax by
the pool - savor your escape. The Early Holiday Escape package gives you
five nights, six days in an oceanfront villa, starting at $3,215. Or pamper
yourself with Relaxation or Indulgence packages offering spa treatments
and culinary delights, from $1,785 with three-night getaways, to $3,320
for a complete week. Culinary packages, with master cooking classes, chef's
tasting menus, and wine pairing with meals take you on a gastronomic adventure.
The Culinary Weekend Escape for three nights, four days starts at $1,785,
and the Gourmet Holiday for a week of culinary experiences starts at $3,110.
All packages are based on double occupancy. For more information call
800-943-3210 or visit www.cuisinartresort.com
Enjoy
an Oasis Embrace at the Malliouhana Hotel & Spa
Discover a world of tranquility and serenity with the Oasis Embrace spa
package at Malliouhana. Experience a peaceful sanctuary that will rejuvenate
your mind, body and spirit and explore the luxurious treatments offered
in their 15,000 square foot oceanfront spa. Based on five nights minimum,
the package includes: welcome greeting and roundtrip airport/ferry/hotel
transfers; a welcome bottle of French Champagne and petit fours; continental
breakfast daily served in the dining room, spa or on your private covered
terrace; a 3-course dinner each evening chosen from the full à
la carte menu; a daytime cruise aboard the hotel’s 40’ day
cruiser “Dakota” to a deserted bay for swimming, sunbathing
or snorkeling with therapeutic massage treatments, body polish, facial
treatments; a warm oil scalp massage for each person; an Oasis Manicure
and Pedicure for each person. Rates begin at $3,750 in an Ocean View Double
Room for November 1-19, 2005 and $5,005 for November 20 - December
16, 2005, based on double occupancy. Visit www.malliouhana.com.
CARIMAR BEACH CLUB REFURBISHES
Carimar Beach Club, at the water's edge on spectacular Mead's Bay, rolls
out the welcome mat for the new season with a host of upgrades including
new rattan living room furniture sofa lamp tables, coffee tables of yellow
backgrounds with rust, green and brown tropical colors, complemented with
green valances and rust colored throw pillows. Enhancements include high
speed internet in all rooms; new walkways in the courtyard; king size
beds in all master bedrooms; new twin beds in second bedroom; washer and
dryer in guest laundry area; clock radios in bedrooms; hair dryers in
bathrooms and twelve of their twenty-four 1,100 sq. ft. apartments have
been re-tiled with off white porcelain tiles laid on a 45 degree angle
that gives depth to the rooms. Contact 264-497-6881, reservations only
800-235-8667 or visit www.carimar.com.
COVECASTLES
NAMES NEW GM
Covecastles Resort has appointed Candis A. Niles as their new general
manager.
Prior to her appointment, she served as Manager at KoalKeel Restaurant,
one of Anguilla’s leading fine dining establishments, and from 1995
to 2004 she was Deputy Director of Tourism for the Anguilla Tourist Board.
Additionally, air conditioning has been added to all the property’s
guest bedrooms, providing guests the option to be cooled by the natural
Caribbean breeze or enjoy the comforts of an air-conditioned accommodation.
SHERITON
ESTATES LAUNCHES NEW VILLAS
Sheriton Estates, located in Anguilla’s West End, will launch the
first three of seven luxury villas this December. Their new website www.sheritonestates.com
will be operational October 27, 2005. For grand opening rates, reservations
or general information, email [email protected].
Villa
Mañana TO OPEN
Villa Mañana, a new two-bedroom luxury villa set on the sea at
Seafeathers Bay will open to guests December 2005. Affording spectacular
views of St. Martin and St. Barts, the newly constructed villa features
an open concept living room, dining room, and kitchen, decorated with
an eclectic mix of antiques and comfortable sea grass furnishings.
The two bedrooms, ensuite with shower, have ocean views from
the doors opening onto the wrap around verandah. High wooden ceilings,
granite counter tops, Mexican Saltillo tiles and polished stonework by
Anguilla craftsmen complete this island getaway. Equipped with infinity
edge pool and all amenities. Nightly rates, Winter $780.00 Summer
$475.00, www.manana-anguilla.com. Tel: 207-967-5314.
Caprice
Restaurant NEW FOR THE WINTER
Caprice Restaurant will open in December 2005 and join the ranks of Anguilla's
fine dining offerings. Specializing in Northern Italian cuisine, guests
will find many of their favorite dishes, along with innovative, new creations
prepared by Chef Diego Pasi. Born in Switzerland and trained in Italy
(Professional Institute "Nazzareno" Carpi), Chef Pasi has spent
the past several years working at Ristorante Giardino at Niagra-on-the-Lake,
Canada. The brainchild of Christine Janot (owner of Sebastiano’s
Restaurant in St. Martin for 30 years) and long time friend, Henriette
Johnson, who both long loved Anguilla and decided, for fun, and on a bit
of a whim, to open an upscale new restaurant in Anguilla -- this is their
“Caprice” (French for whimsy). Designed by New York
interior designer David Kaplan, the restaurant will have outstanding views
of Maundy’s Bay and the mountains of St. Martin. Tel: 264 498 8000,
www.capriceanguilla.com.
The
Loblolly Art Gallery
Located in a 100-year-old restored cottage built by a sea captain, the
Loblolly Gallery represents resident artists -- Paula Walden, Marge
Morani, Iris Lewis, Heather Lewis -- and features visiting artists who
conduct art classes on the island.
The winter
season will present a new collection for all the resident artists and
the works of local artist Gina Grell, who will showcase her decorative
pottery. The Haitian art collector Pat Butler will show her collection
of works by such recognized names as Henri-Robert Bresil, Audes Saul,
Jacques-Richard Chery, Tiga, Prosper Pierre-Louis, Louisianne Saint-Fleurant
and Gerard from December 26 - January 6th. www.Loblollygallery.com.
The
Pavillion Hotel Announces New Rates
Overlooking the turquoise blue Caribbean Ocean and lovely St. Martin,
The Pavillion Hotel is the perfect spot for relaxing and unwinding from
your adventures in paradise. Each suite consists of a full kitchen, dining
and living area, a bedroom, and bathroom. The Penthouse consists of a
Jacuzzi, air conditioning, a large cathedral living and dining area, full
kitchen, two bathrooms and three bedrooms (king, queen and a single).
Rates are $79 for a Junior; $99 Deluxe; and $359.00 for the Penthouse
(not including taxes and service charge). Room rates for the Junior and
Deluxe units are based on double occupancy; the Penthouse is for four
people. www.pavillioninn.com.
EDEN
HOUSE VILLA Adds Pool Suite and Fitness ROOM
Eden House Villa and Pool House suite overlooks Little Harbour Anguilla,
with spectacular views of St. Martin and the neighboring islands. A relatively
new comer to the Anguilla villa market, they have just completed a new
self contained, air-conditioned pool house suite, pool and exercise room
for the winter season. The main house has three air-conditioned bedrooms,
two-and-a-half bathrooms, a spacious, fully equipped kitchen, library/family
room, living and dining room that open onto a spacious porch. High-speed
internet access is available. Tropical gardens, featuring an assortment
of color in flowers, foliage and tropical fruit provide a setting of relaxation,
peace of mind and comfort. The entire property sleeps up to eight persons
privately, ten persons max. Weekly rates (not including tax and service
charges) begin at $900 for the pool house now through December 14th and
$1,500 from December 15 through March 31. The three bedroom main house
begins at $2,825 through December 14th and $3,750 for December 15-March
31. For additional information or reservations visit www.edenhousevilla.com;
264-497-5620/8113; Email: [email protected]
Rainbow
International Airways
Will now be providing private jet charter service non-stop into
Anguilla from Miami and Atlanta. Their new aircraft, a Citation II jet,
will accommodate 8 passengers and can fly 1550 miles non-stop. Service
begins December 2005. For more information contact [email protected]
or call 264-476-GEMS (4367).
Charanell's
Personal Concierge Services
Charanell's Personal Concierge Services has opened on Anguilla, catering
to the villa and apartment guest market and offering visitors vacation
planning for a wide variety of activities and services. Just like a hotel's
concierge, CPCS provides customized service for day-trippers and visitors
staying in villas without a concierge. Whether it is a private air
or boat charter, a spectacular lunch on a private cay or a local restaurant,
dinner arrangements, flowers, limousines, snorkeling, massages, taxi service,
babysitting or a basic car rental and much more, CPCS will eliminate the
task of booking and making the arrangements yourself. From arranging transportation
to and from the airport/ferry to romantic sunset sailing cruises and special
activities for your children, Charanell's Personal Concierge Service will
do it all. Bookings may be made prior to your arrival in Anguilla
or while you are on holiday. Contact: 264-476-7866; www.cpcsanguilla.com
or [email protected].
Anguilla
is a pristine and private escape wrapped in a beautiful and brilliant
turquoise sea. The island features 33 stunning, powder-soft white sand
beaches, warm and friendly people, a wide range of first-class lodging
options, activities and entertainment that can provide you with fun long
into the night and more. For additional information call the Anguilla
Tourist Board at 1 877 4 ANGUILLA or visit www.anguillajazz.org.
To learn more about Anguilla, visit www.anguilla-vacation.com.
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