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Exploring the Caribbean's Most Exclusive Escapes

Filed under: Decor, Luxury Travel & Hotels, Books

Seasoned travel journalist and luxury hotel expert Meg Nolan Van Reesema sussed out the Caribbean's most exotic and exclusive escapes for her entrancing new book Caribbean Hideaways: Discovering Enchanting Rooms and Private Villas from Rizzoli. The thirty gorgeous destinations from fifteen different islands featured in the book were chosen for their unique views, elegant decor – no examples here of the tacky tropical style we like to call "Caribbean Awful" – and unique ambience. Over 200 vibrant photographs by Jessica Antola bring the desirable destinations to life, while practical information about the best suites, what to expect during your stay, and the local surroundings is also included.

Standouts include the relaxed, chic bungalows of Hermitage Bay in Antigua with dark wood furnishings and freestanding tubs; the open-air guest rooms of Jade Mountain in St. Lucia with unparalleled views of the Piton peaks; the posh, private Oliver Messel-designed Fustic House estate in Barbados; the spectacular Balinese furnishings of Anguilla's Bird of Paradise Villa; St. Barth's super-stylish Isle de France hotel; the ultra-luxe Yemanja villa on Mustique (pictured on the book's cover above) complete with a private screening room; and the elegant British Colonial-style Colleton Suite at Barbados' Cobblers Cove. Check out the gallery for a preview.

Gallery: Caribbean Hideaways

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Spend The Holidays In Paradise at Hermitage Bay

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Antigua's high-end all-inclusive Hermitage Bay Resort in Antigua has announced their stay seven, pay six Christmas offer. If you book by November 10, 2010 you will receive a complimentary suite upgrade (book a Beachfront Suite and receive a complimentary upgrade to a Hillside Pool Suite); a VIP Meet & Greet for easy access through customs and immigration; airport transfers to and from the resort, unlimited watersports equipment and instruction including kayaking, snorkeling, windsurfing, sunfish and hobie cat sailing; all beverages including house wines and premium branded liquor; and all meals, including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, hors d'oeuvres at cocktail time and dinner.

Hermitage Bay has 25 spacious, freestanding Cottage Suites, and over 140 acres of lush undeveloped land giving the feel of being on your own private island. This all-inclusive resort offers a range of complimentary culinary classes with Executive Chef, Dezi Banham, tours of the resort's new organic garden, and customized color therapy spa treatments designed by German holistic product line, Dorissima. Rates start at $1,575 per couple, all-inclusive, for stays from December 20, 2010 to January 9, 2011.

Tags: antigua, hermitage bay, hotel deals

Hermitage Bay Romantic Escape Package

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

How about disappearing on a four-day tropical getaway after the flurry of the holidays? The prospect of dashing off to Hermitage Bay in Antigua might be just the thing that keeps you going through the next couple of months. Hermitage Bay is offering a four night romantic escape for two package that includes accommodations in a spacious cottage suite on the beach. The package is all-inclusive of food and beverages including breakfast, lunch and dinner for two. The package also includes private round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel and one private dinner on the beach, a 30-minute stress relief massage for two, afternoon tea daily and canapés at cocktail time. The Four Night Romantic Escape is priced at $5,200 and is valid from January 7 through January 27, 2008.

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