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Winter 2005 Anguilla News
2005 travel news from the Caribbean island of Anguilla.
Anguilla is buzzing with Hotel openings, new restaurants, special packages,
and island happenings
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.
Ku To Open October 15, 2005
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, ku@anguillanet.com.
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 relax@arawakbeach.com; 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, capjuluca@anguillanet.com
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 info@tgvconsulting.com.
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: info@edenhousevilla.com
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 info@tgvconsulting.com 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 information@cpcsanguilla.com.
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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