Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada, Voted Among 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts by Fodor’s

Seagrapes Suites at Spice Island all-inclusive resort on Grenada

Grenada’s luxurious Spice Island Beach Resort (www.SpiceIslandBeachResort.com),s consistently recognized as a top destination for travelers around the world, was just named one of 10 “Best All-Inclusive Resorts” in Fodor’s 100 Top Hotel Awards. The resort also received the  2013 Condé Nast Johansens award for “Most Excellent Service” and distinction as the #1 property in Virgin Holidays’ exclusive Platinum Collection.

“We are extremely honored to be named as one of the 10 ‘Best All-Inclusive Resorts’ in the world by Fodor’s 100 Top Hotel Awards,” said Sir Royston O. Hopkin KCMG, owner and managing director of Spice Island Beach Resort. “The credit, however, belongs to our dedicated staff and management team who go out of their way on a daily basis to ensure a great experience that is second to none.”

The Fodor’s 100 Top Hotel Awards are chosen by Fodor’s editorial team, in conjunction with the outlet’s seven hundred writers from around the world, who live and work in the destinations they cover. What makes the Fodor’s 100 different from other hotel awards is that no hotel or resort can nominate themselves. The chosen 100 properties represent the best in class in nine categories.

Tucked away on spectacular Grand Anse Beach, just 10 minutes from the airport, Spice Island Beach Resort has also achieved “Gold”standing in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2011 and 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards, as well as at the Virgin Holidays Awards, where the resort was ranked #1 in the tour operator’s Platinum Collection from 2006-2012. The resort is also the recipient of the coveted AAA Four Diamond® Award, which it received for the last eight consecutive years.

Spice Island Beach Resort is surrounded by pristine tropical gardens and offers a world-class spa and culinary program, and a wide choice of elegant beachfront suites situated right on the beach at the edge of the Caribbean Sea.

Offering a new spin on beachfront elegance, Spice Island Beach Resort’s signature Seagrape Suites are equipped with a luxurious large whirlpool tub with views of the ocean and separate shower featuring chic, new Hansgrohe fixtures designed by Phillip Starck. An additional 225 sq ft. of spacious patio with private garden, chaise lounges and a double hammock provide the perfect romantic setting to absorb the breathtaking Caribbean sunset.

For the discerning couple, Spice Island Beach Resort’s custom-designed Royal Collection Pool Suites and Luxury Almond Pool Suites offer an oasis of private luxury. Each suite is at least 1,500 sq. feet with its own private entrance and tropical garden as well as a residential size swimming pool and outdoor dining terrace. The spacious bedroom is decorated in contemporary Caribbean style and features a luxurious canopy bed, making it an ideal setting for the perfect romantic retreat. An elegantly furnished bathroom with a whirlpool tub adds a touch of Caribbean romance. The Royal Collection Pool Suites also feature a Cedar Sauna.

All suites are air conditioned and outfitted with spectacular five-star amenities including a large whirlpool, LCD flat panel televisions with cable, dvd player and iPod docking station, the softest and smoothest Italian Frette bathrobes and linen, Molton Brown bath and body amenities, mini-bar, CD player/clock radio, iron, ironing board, hairdryer, direct dial telephone with Internet access, safe, coffee/tea facility, toaster, chaise lounges and patio or balcony. Several suites feature a private pool.

Spice Island Beach Resort features 64 elegantly-appointed suites, the full-service Janissa’s Spa, a Cybex® fitness center, Oliver’s beachside gourmet restaurant, the Sea & Surf Terrace for light lunches, the Sea & Surf Bar for refreshing cocktails throughout the day, a central swimming pool with swim-up whirlpool, an Omnicourt® tennis court, the Nutmeg Pod children’s activity center, the Gatsby Boutique and more.

Spice Island Beach Resort is a proud member of the esteemed Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) collection and the first and only resort in Grenada to be featured in the exclusive Virtuoso network’s Hotels & Resorts Programme and Signature Hotels & Resorts Collection.

Click on http://www.spiceislandbeachresort.com/imagelibrary for pictures of the property. Visit http://www.spicebeachresort.com/VirtualTours.htm for a virtual tour.

For more information, contact Spice Island Beach Resort at tel: 1-800-501-8603, fax: 1-473-444-4807, e-mail: reservations@spicebeachresort.com, or visit www.SpiceIslandBeachResort.com.

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Lighthouse Bay, Barbuda Teams with Curtain Bluff, Antigua on Ultimate ‘Best of Both Islands’ Package

Exclusivity and seclusion take on new heights at Barbuda’s Lighthouse Bay Resort. Situated on its own private island upon a narrow stretch of land between 17 miles of unspoiled pink sand beach and the clear turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea to the front and the blue-green serenity of Codrington Lagoon to the rear, privacy is guaranteed as the property is only accessible via S.V.G. (St. Vincent and The Grenadines) Airlines or helicopter.

Discerning travelers looking for the ultimate escape now have two luxury resorts, Lighthouse Bay Resort in Barbuda (www.LightHouseBayResort.com) and Curtain Bluff in Antigua (www.CurtainBluff.com), combining for the quintessential vacation package offering the best of both islands.

Complete with the luxury accommodations, island-to-island helicopter transfers, exquisite cuisine, and the finest, personalized service in the Caribbean, guests will enjoy an eight-day/seven-night premium vacation whether it is their much-anticipated honeymoon or a long overdue tranquil escape.

“We are so pleased to be working with Curtain Bluff to offer vacationers the ‘Best of Both Islands,’” said Terrence Linton, general manager of Lighthouse Bay.  “Offering this package allows travelers to experience true luxury on two islands during one vacation,” he added.

“We’re happy to partner with Lighthouse Bay and provide this seamless experience for guests to enjoy this beautiful hotel and our sister island of Barbuda,” said Rob Sherman, managing director of Curtain Bluff.

This exclusive package, available Nov. 1, 2011 – Dec. 18, 2011 and April 15 – July 28, 2012, begins with a stay on a private island at the exclusive Lighthouse Bay Resort where guests will enjoy the following:

• Roundtrip helicopter ride from Antigua to Lighthouse Bay
• Four nights accommodations at Lighthouse Bay, Barbuda
• Welcome bottle of champagne upon arrival
• Three meals daily
• 24-hour room service
• Top shelf alcohol, unlimited bottled water, juices & beverages, assorted red and white wines
• Replenished snack basket daily
• Private BBQ on beach prepared by Chef Lennox with ingredients caught by our guests
• One-hour body massage for two people or one-hour body scrub for two people
• Afternoon tour of Frigate Bird Sanctuary, Island Caves, and Codrington’s quaint village
• Horseback riding on the beach

Following their visit to Lighthouse Bay, guests will continue their vacation at Curtain Bluff where they will enjoy:

Transportation to Curtain Bluff, Antigua (the helicopter from Lighthouse Bay will return guests to the Antigua Airport and they will be transferred via car service to Curtain Bluff)

• Three nights accommodations at Curtain Bluff in an executive one-bedroom suite
• Welcome bottle of champagne upon arrival
• Three meals daily
• Top shelf alcohol, unlimited bottled water, juices & beverages, assorted red and white wines
• Motorized and non-motorized watersports
• Use of tennis and squash courts
• Use of gymnasium including yoga, pilates, aerobic and aquatic classes
• One-hour body massage for two people or Tangerine Body Scrub for two people
• Transfer back to Antigua airport

Rates for this exclusive “Best of Both Islands” package for two people traveling (each enjoying all the elements of this entire package) are $17,768 (from Nov. 1 – Dec. 18, 2011 and April 15 – May 14, 2012) and $16,427 (from May 15 – July 28, 2012).  To book this package, please contact Wendy Friese at 212-616-5032 or e-mail: info@lighthousebarbuda.com.

Lighthouse Bay Resort, Barbuda

Exclusivity and seclusion take on new heights at Barbuda’s Lighthouse Bay Resort.  Situated on its own private island upon a narrow stretch of land between 17 miles of unspoiled pink sand beach and the clear turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea to the front and the blue-green serenity of Codrington Lagoon to the rear, privacy is guaranteed as the property is only accessible via S.V.G. (St. Vincent and The Grenadines) Airlines or helicopter.

With only nine beautifully appointed suites, guests enjoy unparalleled pampering and comfort with virtually no interruptions.  Each room’s amenities and technology allow guests to feel “plugged in” despite their remote location with flat screen satellite televisions, iPod alarm clock CD players, complimentary international telephone calls, personal laptops and iPads for guests’ use while on property, and Wi-Fi Internet connection.  For added convenience, complimentary laundry service is available for all guests.

Gastronomic pleasures are unrivaled at Lighthouse Bay as fresh, innovative cuisine and personalized daily menus include homemade breads and pastas, seafood and seasonal foods, creatively prepared by the resort’s highly-trained executive chef.

The exclusivity and luxury afforded by Lighthouse Bay make it ideal for destination weddings.

For more information about Lighthouse Bay, call 1-888-214-8552 or 1-646-688-2903, or contact the resort’s USA Representative, Wendy Friese, at 212-616-5032, visit www.LightHouseBayResort.com and www.facebook.com/lighthousebayresort, or e-mail: info@lighthousebarbuda.com.

Curtain Bluff, Antigua

Curtain Bluff is located on 20 lushly landscaped acres on the south coast of Antigua and is surrounded by two beautiful sandy beaches.  Notorious for value, the resort boasts a 65% repeat guest ratio and impresses visitors with its fully-inclusive rates that encompass gourmet meals, top-shelf bar drinks and activities in water sports, such as Scuba diving, deep sea fishing, water skiing and more. Under the same ownership and management since it opened its doors in 1962, Curtain Bluff offers a total of 72 beachfront accommodations, all with ocean views.

For reservations and more information about Curtain Bluff, call 1-888-289-9898 or visit Curtain Bluff online at www.curtainbluff.com.

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