ANTIGUA IN A NUTSHELL
Historical forts, sugar mills, museums and harbours may not sound like your idea of a tropical holiday destination but, put them together on a Caribbean island along with 365 sweeping white sand beaches and coves and you have Antigua, otherwise known as the "Heart of the Caribbean". There's no doubt that the beaches on both Antigua and Barbuda are truly spectacular but we think you'll also love the opportunity to explore the island's other places of interest, many of which are closely linked with our own British history. An added attraction for 2004 is the West Indies v England 4th Test from 10-14 April inclusive.
CARIBTOURS' PERSONAL VIEW
A highlight for Gemma is the Sunday night "jump-up" on Shirley Heights – "watch the beautiful sunset while listening to steel pan music before a delicious barbecue and party time to a local reggae band." Sally adds: "The beaches are the main attraction but I would recommend at least a day trip to Barbuda to see the amazing frigate bird sanctuary"
DID YOU KNOW...?
Fig Tree Drive is in fact named after the banana trees – Antiguans call bananas ‘figs’. If an Antiguan says to you "later will be greater" he or she means "good-bye".
Ranked by many as one of the Caribbean's ultimate luxury hotels, Curtain Bluff offers superb accommodation in a magnificent setting overlooking two impressive white sand beaches – one on the Caribbean side, one on the wilder Atlantic side.
It boasts possibly the finest wine cellar in the Caribbean – it is the pride and joy of Curtain Bluff’s founding owner, Howard Hulford.
Not only did Howard create the now world-famous Antigua Sailing Week some 35 years ago, he also created the Old Road Fund to support local community projects in the vicinity of the resort.
LOCATION
On the southern tip of Antigua, approx. 35 minutes from V C Bird International Airport.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Hotel closed 24 July - 18 October.
No children under 12yrs during February; children under 6yrs are not permitted in the bar and restaurant after 7 pm (older children must be accompanied by an adult).
Facilities
The elegant open-air main restaurant is open for all meals and the Beach Club for lunch and refreshments; room service is also available.
There is a pool, watersports (at no extra charge), fitness centre,tennis pro shop and 4 superb floodlit tennis courts, squash court, putting green and beauty salon.
A children’s Jungle Gym, babysitters and video room are available for families.
The hotel’s 47ft ketch may be chartered at a local charge.
In-room massage and physiotherapy are available on request.
All-Inclusive Features
• 3 meals daily, afternoon tea, weekly beach party
• Bar drinks and evening hors d’oeuvres
• Room service 10am to 11pm
• Sunfish sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, snorkelling equipment, scuba diving and equipment (for certified divers only), sea kayaks, deep sea fishing
Hotel is suitable for
Children
Adults only
Additional benefits
Non-stop flight
Extra features
All-Inclusive
Rooms open onto beach
Accommodation
72 luxurious rooms and suites with ceiling fans in the bedroom, louvered windows to catch the sea breezes, particularly spacious bathrooms and a balcony or terrace.
The Deluxe Rooms and Junior Suites are located on the beach.
The accommodation on the bluff includes Executive Deluxe Rooms and One or
Two Bedroom Executive Suites with separate living area. Most rooms and junior suites interconnect.
We are impressed by the Junior Suites and we especially recommend the Morris Bay and Grace Bay Suites, which each have a double Jacuzzi on the large terrace and are particularly private.
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Curtain Bluff
