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Holiday Wish List: Curtain Bluff, Antigua
While I'm from the Caribbean, I lived the majority of my life in the United States; it's only recently that I've returned to reside in Trinidad. Because we've come to Trinidad as a result of my husband's job, there's no telling how long we'll be here (we could be transferred at a moment's notice), so one of my goals is to see a few more of the islands of the Caribbean before we're required to leave.I have to say that I'm intrigued by this article on Curtain Bluff Resort in Antigua -- it sounds amazing. It's a relatively small hotel (only 72 -- tiny by most resort standards), and rather expensive (starting at just below $600/night) -- but it's all-inclusive, with meals, drinks and activities (including scuba diving!) included in the nightly fee. I'm impressed to read that 60% of the guests are return visitors, and -- get this -- one-third of the guests are second-generation visitors. Besides, judging by the number of things there are to do in Antigua, it has all the makings of a great vacation.
Now I just have to figure out when to go -- soon, when we can take our daughter to enjoy the sites, or in February, when the resort closes its doors to children. Hmm. Could make for a great Valentine's Day weekend...
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Willy May 10th 2006 3:57PM
Antigua boasts an average water temperature of 80 degrees, exceptional viz, virtually no current, drop-offs, and numerous wrecks, one of which floundered in 30 feet of water, in an area known (ironically) as Deep Bay.
Be prepared to hear lots more about Antigua (and nearby Barbuda) in the future, as major US carriers recently added the islands to their flight schedules, and online gambling has taken root there. Viva capitalism, mon!
http://www.divester.com/2006/05/10/dive-antigua/
Violet May 11th 2006 4:40AM
And I not against that to receive such rest for 600 $
Jermey May 11th 2006 1:21PM
My wife is from Antigua, and like the author of this post, I too am originally from the Caribbean. I would like to go, though, as a tourist to an all inclusive gig like this. The in-laws are the best but I want to spend some time on the outskirts as well where the famed beaches are. Speaking of famed beaches, the Virgin Islands are fantastic, especially Virgin Gorda (Britsh Isles) and St. John's (U.S. Isles) - nothing like them that I've seen for myself.
TCS Jul 15th 2006 8:06PM
Apparently, the next time you fly into Antigua, you will disembark at the "Ceasar Chavez International Airport"
You have to wonder how many dirty people you can get into bed with at one time??
If you go give Howard Hulford a hearty "Greetings Comrad!!" for me