Friday, 10 February 2023

Essential Detail in the Caribbean

473 Grenada Boutique Resort
Essential Detail represents 11 boutique hotels and resorts across seven Caribbean islands. 

473 Grenada Boutique Resort, Grenada 

Grenada, the southernmost of the Windward Islands, is known as the Spice Isle, and one of the friendliest and most picturesque islands in the Caribbean. 

The historic coastal capital is St. Georges a pretty town set in a curved bay dotted with waterfront restaurants, and historic areas of interest. Grenada offers the largest underwater sculpture park along with a range of flora and fauna. 

473 Grenada Boutique Resort is a collection of nine modern design villas on a private peninsula enveloped by two beaches. 

Built in a retro-beach style they combine modern amenities with authentic Caribbean inspired accents. 

There is a 70-foot infinity pool, direct beach access, established tropical gardens and a dedicated concierge team. 

Guests can enjoy the privacy of the villa, with a full kitchen, lounge, and dining areas and a private chef, on request. 


Atlantis Historic Inn, Barbados 

Barbados offers sunshine, warm tropical weather, white-sand beaches and turquoise waters with an abundance of rich culture and heritage. 

The island has a wide choice of restaurants, nightlife, music, and festivals featured throughout the year. 

The Atlantis Historic Inn dates back to the 19th century when the island’s original railway dropped off its passengers on the east coast for a ‘seaside’ holiday. 

In 2009, the new owners restored the property that exploits its position on the undiscovered east coast.

There are nine suites with four poster beds, a restaurant and swimming pool with the Atlantic Ocean on the doorstep. 


Little Good Harbour Barbados 

Little Good Harbour is a small private beachfront hotel close to a quiet fishing village on the island’s northwest coast. 

The original 17th-century Fort Rupert has been carefully and tastefully restored to provide 20 suites furnished with a fusion of Balinese and Caribbean décor. 

The Fish Pot, the hotel's water's edge restaurant is a popular lunch and dinner spot for hotel guests and visitors alike. 


East Winds, St Lucia 

East Winds, St Lucia 
Saint Lucia is a melting pot of cultures, with palm-fringed beaches, rainforests teaming with flora and fauna, natural waterfalls, and the majestic Pitons a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

The all-inclusive East Winds boutique hotel, which has been a popular island property for many years, is located on one of St Lucia's most sheltered bays. 

The restaurant offers a different four-course gourmet menu most nights, accompanied by carefully picked wines. 


Rabot Hotel, St Lucia 

The Rabot Hotel is located in the natural lush tropical setting of St. Lucia’s UNESCO World Heritage Site rainforest. 

It comprises 25 private eco-lodges overlooking the Pitons. Guests are encouraged to explore the estate and offers tours of the cacao groves. 

Chocolate features throughout the property from dining, and cocktails to spa treatments.


Paradise Beach, Nevis 

The small island of Nevis is popular with visitors seeking a more laid-back, traditional Caribbean experience Called ‘the sweet island’ it offers a rich history and culture with events and celebrations throughout the year. 

The landscape is lush and offers views from Nevis Peak and there are the uncrowded and unspoilt beaches, which are some of the best in the Caribbean. 

Guests at the Paradise Beach arrive by water taxi from St Kitts where most of the international flights arrive. Just a few minutes’ drive from the dock, the villa-style boutique hotel has odd quirky features thrown in on impulse by the owner, creating a true sense of personal style.

The gardens draw local bird life and and there is a constant aroma of beautiful tropical scents from the flowering vegetation and edible fruits. 


Sunset Reef, St Kitts 

Sunset Reef, St Kitts 
St. Kitts is the larger of the twin islands of St. Kitts & Nevis in the Leeward Islands. 

The capital Basseterre is laid back classic old-style Caribbean, while beyond the island is unspoilt with Mountain ranges and the volcano Mount Liamuiga. 

There are rainforests, with 25% of the island is set aside for a national park, and the beaches are unspoilt and pristine. 

Located at Palmetto Point with views across the sea, Sunset Reef is a boutique property offering seven luxury suites. 


Young Island, The Grenadines 

The Grenadines are a chain of volcanic islands, islets and cays, and are largely undiscovered with the cays and islands popular with the sailing fraternity and local fishermen. 

They embrace the nations of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada. Kingstown the capital of St Vincent is a bustling town with cobbled streets, historic buildings and churches. 

The island is lush and unspoilt with peaceful unspoilt beaches, marine life perfect for scuba diving and a relaxed Caribbean pace of life. 

Young Island, which offers a ‘barefoot’ Caribbean holiday , is located on its own private island just off St Vincent. It offers a 'Robinson Crusoe' setting, but one that is not too remote as St Vincent is just minutes away by complimentary boat. 


Jamaica Inn, Jamaica 

Jamaica is one of the largest islands in the Caribbean with a rich history and real laid-back culture. 

It offers mountains, rainforests, waterfalls, and beaches combined with a vibrant music scene and fine cuisine. Jamaica Inn has been one of the most popular hotels in the Caribbean. 

It is a small all-suite hotel on 700ft of Jamaica’s premier private beach frontage. 

The privately owned property, which has been in the same family for 65 years, has 55 suites, cottages, and bungalows.
 

Ocean Cliff, Jamaica 

The adults-only, beachfront Ocean Cliff Hotel on the Negril coast is located on the cliff front with beautiful panoramic ocean views and an ocean-fed swimming pool. 

The resort also has direct access to its own private white sand beach. 

The resort comprises 18 handcrafted stone cottages featuring balconies or patio sun terraces..


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Sandy Haven, Jamaica 

Sandy Haven is a privately owned boutique property on Negril’s white sand seven-mile beach. 

The resort’s location gives guests a great choice of local bars and restaurants embracing the local vibe.

There are 35 guest suites with a choice of garden or ocean view and featuring a contemporary design with stylish touches of Jamaica in the décor and art. 

There are two restaurants and bars, a swimming pool, spa, and fitness centre and private beach cabanas.

Source: Tracey Dyson at tracey.dyson@essentialdetail.co.uk 

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