Events to Look Out for in the Caribbean, 2020
A local cultural event, festival or carnival can really add to an already amazing holiday. It provides an activity like no other, an opportunity to see more of the local...
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Curtain Bluff – The Jewel of Antigua
Curtain Bluff is the jewel of Antigua, an all-inclusive property based in a unique position on the bluff, with its own two sandy beaches. Bay Beach and Surf Beach provide...
Read more26/02/20
Go Bananas at East Winds in St Lucia
Bananas may be Britain’s favourite fruit, but most people only ever get to taste the fruits of the Cavendish variety. Those wanting to taste lesser known varieties...
Read more22/02/20
Top Four Caribbean Hotels perfect for Destination Weddings
As the average cost of a wedding has risen in the UK to hit a new high of £32,000, looking for an alternate option that is extremely special and doesn...
Read more13/02/20
Spring into the Caribbean this Easter!
For couples, families and groups looking to spend their Spring Easter break in the sunshine, here are our five suggestions on where to stay and what to do. This...
Read more31/01/20
Meet the Essential Detail Team
Following the exciting merger of Essential Detail and Brave Marketing Solutions in November, we thought it would be a good time to introduce you to our incredible team. The founders...
Read more10/12/19
Essential Detail Hotels – Bringing Home the Awards in 2019
When you stay in an Essential Detail hotel, you stay in some of the best hotels not just in the Caribbean but the world. These are just a handful...
Read more01/12/19
The Essential Details…
It is not by chance that we represent some of the best hotels in the Caribbean. Our name is well-chosen, our hotels pay attention to the details, those essential details....
Read more11/11/19
Essential Detail founders announce exciting company merger: The Next Generation…
As one of the longest standing UK trade representatives for luxury Caribbean hotels, Essential Detail announces a merger with Brave Marketing Solutions, effective 01 November 2019. The team...
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East Winds, Saint Lucia Travel Agent Autumn Sales Incentive
Make a booking to East Winds this Autumn for a chance to win three amazing prizes...
Read more29/10/19
Christmas in the Tropics
A Caribbean Christmas Have you ever thought about having Christmas away from England? Away from the cold and wet traditional Christmas. If you have, there is no better spot...
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Essential Detail Hotel News & Updates
It is the time of year when we put together news and updates from all of our luxury Caribbean boutique hotels. If you have any questions, please feel free...
Read more22/10/19
Best Places to Eat in Jamaica - Negril and Ocho Rios
The wonderful island of Jamaica is home to some of the best hotels and restaurants of the Caribbean. Focusing on the towns of Negril and Ocho Rios, on the west...
Read more08/10/19
Learning Holidays in The Caribbean
Though a holiday for the sake of change, relaxation or excitement, and the opportunity to see a new place is perfectly amazing, many people are starting to look at how...
Read more18/09/19
Top Seven Places to Eat in Nevis
Nevis is located near the northern end of the Lesser Antilles archipelagoand has a stunning volcano known as Nevis Peak at its centre. The prominent volcano...
Read more06/09/19
Travel Agent Winners Attend Familiarization Trip!
Earlier this year Essential Detail hosted a booking incentive – the main prize: places on our luxury familiarization trip! This trip took place recently, lead by our Agency Sales Manager,...
Read more17/08/19
Top Five Bars in Bequia
Bequia is the second-largest island in The Grenadines. Home to the incredible Friendship Bay, Princess Margaret Beach, Admiralty Bay and Lower Bay Beach you are never far from the glorious...
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Our Hotels Giving Back to the Community
One of the incredible things about our luxury hotels in the Caribbean is their ability to give back to the community. Not only with jobs for locals and the money...
Read more10/08/19
Top Five Places to Eat in Barbados
You might choose Barbados for its excellent location, world-famous beaches or five-star hotels, but no holiday is complete without outstanding cuisine and incredible dining experiences. Here are our top...
Read more09/07/19
Come Sail With Us at East Winds Saint Lucia
Discover the best kept all-inclusive secret in St Lucia and immerse yourself in true Caribbean luxury. East Winds is a breath taking tropical garden flowing to a sandy, secluded beach....
Read more29/06/19
Gala Dinner – Celebrating Twenty Years in the Industry
This year it’s all about Essential Detail celebrating twenty years in the industry representing luxury Caribbean hotels to the trade. Still run by our founders Annette Quinn and...
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New for Essential Detail… Paradise Beach, Nevis
We want to announce a brand-new hotel! It isn’t often that we add a new property to our portfolio, but there was just something special about Paradise...
Read more08/06/19
Four Exclusive Luxury Caribbean Wedding Hotels
Each of the Essential Detail hotels offer Caribbean weddings. Most offer only one wedding a day, some as little as one per week, meaning every wedding is always a...
Read more25/05/19
Three Caribbean All Inclusive Hotels with a Difference
An all-inclusive holiday means that from your arrival to departure there is no need to think about money. No wondering how much you’ve spent. Or whether to choose...
Read more25/05/19
Mindfulness Retreat at Jamaica Inn, Jamaica
Guests can now enjoy a Mindfulness Retreat this autumn from 10th to 13th October 2019 with Lena Franklin at one of Jamaica's most elegant hideaway hotels, Jamaica Inn. Offering the...
Read more21/05/19
EAST WINDS - ST LUCIA CREATIVE WRITING RETREAT March 2020
Guests booking East Winds in November can enjoy an amazing week at St Lucia’s premier boutique allinclusive resort whilst honing their novel-writing skills! The week-long writing course...
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CURTAIN BLUFF Antigua 2019 property update
Curtain Bluff will be completing and further upgrading their 12 accommodations positioned on the bluff, starting on 01 June 2019. These rooms and suites will reopen for visitors on 27 October 2019, when the rest...
Read more23/04/19
It’s All About the Chocolate in Saint Lucia!
It’s Easter, and we all know what that means – chocolate! Chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, Easter egg hunts and more fill these few weeks with a delicious and...
Read more15/04/19
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS REPRESENTING THE BEST OF THE BEST IN THE CARIBBEAN
For the last two decades this specialist hotel sales and marketing company has been celebrating excellence at their collection of luxury boutique hotels in the Caribbean Exclusively Caribbean, the brand...
Read more05/04/19
Three Top Caribbean Spa Hotels
An incredible holiday is rarely complete without a relaxing trip to the spa. Spa treatments relax the body, refresh the mind and uplift the spirit, a perfect complement to a...
Read more18/03/19
2019 ESSENTIAL DETAIL AGENT INCENTIVE Part 2
Welcome to the second week of our Fam Trip incentive! It’s great to see so many of you making contact with me over the past week and sharing...
Read more12/03/19
The Three Top Luxury Caribbean Hotels for Families
From our portfolio of luxury Caribbean hotels, we have handpicked the hotels that we think are perfect for families. When going abroad with children there is a lot to...
Read more01/03/19
2019 Essential Detail Agent Incentive!
Welcome to the 2019 Essential Detail Travel Agent Incentive! 2019 is a year of celebration here at Essential Detail. Helen Edwards and Annette Quinn founded the company back in 1999 and have enjoyed...
Read more28/02/19
Five Unique and Romantic Caribbean Dining Options for You This February
February, the month of romance is here. You already know that the Caribbean with its pristine beaches, perfect weather and friendly locals is the romantic spot for you. But now,...
Read more13/02/19
East Winds’ New and Unique Hand-Painted Mural
The beautiful East Winds hotel is always working on upping its aesthetic game and improving all aspects of its guests stay. This time the new addition is an incredible hand-painted...
Read more31/01/19
Four Incredible World-Class Healthy Activities for 2019
Here at Essential Detail we know that many people start the year with good intentions for their health and fitness. Unfortunately for many, that means facing the local gym. But...
Read more30/01/19
Essential Detail Hotels comes up trumps in the 2019 Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Awards
We are delighted to learn that four of our Essential Detail hotels were recently awarded the Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2019. Congratulations to Jamaica Inn, East Winds, Curtain Bluff...
Read more29/01/19
New Look for Cottage 5 at Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn, Jamaica has recently updated one of their two bedroom luxury cottages – Cottage 5. Every year they update one of the cottages and this year they chose to...
Read more09/01/19
THE TRAVEL UNI WINNER!
We recently launched an incentive to sign up to our Travel Uni and one lucky person would win the Christmas goodie bag pictured below. We are pleased to...
Read more18/12/18
Merry Christmas from Essential Detail!
From everyone at Essential Detail and on behalf of our hoteliers we would like to wish all of our travel partners a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2019! ...
Read more18/12/18
BEQUIA BEACH HOTEL Bequia, The Grenadines Accommodation & Resort Update
During their annual closure Bequia Beach Hotel invested in further upgrading and a refresh of all rooms and suites. Please note the following: NEW additional Classic 2 Bedroom Family...
Read more17/12/18
What the media is saying about Curtain Bluff
Oscar Wilde knew what he was talking about when he said: “There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked...
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Newly refurbished Captain Bligh’s Bar at Young Island, St Vincent & The Grenadines!
From Autumn this year guests staying at Young Island can experience the fresh new décor and furniture at Captain Bligh’s Bar. Named after Captain...
Read more29/11/18
Jamaica’s Best Hotel Spa
The Ocean Spa at Jamaica Inn has been crowned as “Jamaica’s Best Hotel Spa” at the prestigious World Spa Awards held in Maldives last month. This...
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Become a Caribbean Boutique Specialist and win an Essential Detail Goodie Bag!
Discover everything there is to know about some of the best luxury Caribbean hotels around by joining our Travel Uni to become a Caribbean Boutique Specialist. If you are...
Read more29/11/18
Our Future King: Prince Charles at 70 publication featuring East Winds, Saint Lucia
Prince Charles book launched at the Ritz London hotel 14 November, 2018 — To mark the 70th birthday of Prince Charles, Our Future King: Prince Charles at 70. Celebrating a lifetime of achievement...
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New Family Foundation at East Winds, Saint Lucia
Recently East Winds, Saint Lucia presented their first batch of school books to a number of local Saint Lucian families. These books were purchased with the money raised either...
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ESSENTIAL DETAIL AUTUMN NEWS & UPDATES Part 2
What's new at our Caribbean hotels 2018-2019? Part 2 of 2 blogs. Curtain Bluff, Antigua · All guests and trade feedback is that...
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BEQUIA BEACH HOTEL Bequia, The Grenadines – update
Please refer to the below from owner of Bequia Beach Hotel, Bengt Mortstedt, and advise your sales teams accordingly so that they, in turn, can reassure your valued travel agents...
Read more18/10/18
Essential Detail Autumn News & Updates Part 1 of 2
What's new at our Caribbean hotels 2018-2019? Part 1 of 2 blogs. Little Good Harbour, Barbados · All ten 1-bedroom Suites now...
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East Winds, Saint Lucia Market Garden
The East Winds Kitchen Garden was established in 2017 to stabilise the supply of organic fresh fruit and vegetables to the kitchen. East Winds rotate our crops through the year...
Read more13/09/18
BEQUIA BEACH HOTEL Bequia, The Grenadines NEW RESERVATIONS MANAGER
NEW RESERVATIONS MANAGER The management and owners of Bequia Beach Hotel are pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Brathwaite to the position of Reservations Manager. Maria joins...
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Curtain Bluff 20th Annual Antigua Tennis Challenge 3 - 11 November 2018
Antigua’s five-star resort, Curtain Bluff, invites you to their 20th Annual Antigua Tennis Challenge and to celebrate the 44th season of hosting tennis weeks! Guests will enjoy...
Read more13/09/18
Croquet and Rosé Champagne
Summer is a time for rest, relaxation, and new experiences! As of 15th September, every Saturday at 3pm Jamaica Inn guests can enjoy a relaxed game of...
Read more31/08/18
Luxury Fam trip Part Three
This is part three of five blogs written by Katie Wilkinson following a luxury fam trip to the Caribbean, which she recently hosted with Siobhan Randles, visiting several of our...
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Luxury Fam Trip Part Two
This is part two of our Fam Trip blog written by Katie highlighting the hotels visited during this week long trip and what the group got up to. Visiting...
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Essential Detail Luxury Agent Fam Trip Part One
Our Essential Detail Luxury Fam trip took place last month, hosted by Agency Sales Manager Katie Wilkinson and Product and Marketing Manager Siobhan Randles. The girls set off with six...
Read more31/07/18
Why Sandy Haven Resort, Jamaica?
Sandy Haven is true boutique luxury on Negril’s famous seven-mile hip strip of fine white sand beach … a perfect beachfront setting, this is ‘contemporary boutique’...
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Little Good Harbour - The Fish Pot Restaurant
DELICIOUS. RELAXED. LOCAL. Boasting an impressive wine list, this historic and charming restaurant tucked away just north of Speightstown has certainly made a name for itself. Housed in a...
Read more14/06/18
NEW! JAMAICA INN YOGA RETREAT & SALTWATER SEABATH! DIVE INTO THE BLISS
Yoga Retreat 11-16 September 2018 yoga … meditation … spa … adventure … paddle boarding 5 night Yoga Retreat Package Net tour operator rates: Double US$1986.40 / Single US$1591.50 Includes – 5 nights in...
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Top Father-Son Caribbean Experiences!
With Father’s Day around the corner we have put together a list of things to do for Father-Son experiences next month if you or your clients are staying...
Read more24/05/18
Essentially It’s All About the Experience!
As highlighted in our brochure, we have created six ‘experiences’ to which our hotels are particularly suited to. There are so many different experiences available at our...
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6 photos to inspire you to visit the Caribbean!
Welcome to paradise, welcome to the Caribbean! If you have been longing for luxury, complete relaxation, warm turquoise blue seas and basking in the sun on lush white sandy beaches,...
Read more24/05/18
Two Essential Hotels ideal for a Family Caribbean Holiday!
Families can enjoy a luxury Caribbean stay at any one our Essential Detail hotels. Here are two very different hotels from the collection available for families to...
Read more26/04/18
Travel Uni Competition
We are delighted to announce our two travel agent incentive winners… Donna Evans from Travel PA has won a luxury Fortnum & Mason Champagne Gift Box and Travel...
Read more18/04/18
New East Winds, Saint Lucia Exclusive Experiences Brochure
The following exciting and fun experiences are exclusive for all East Winds guests only and most are included in the all-inclusive stay. This exquiste property has so much...
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Buddymoons!
It’s been reported that over recent years more and more newlyweds are inviting friends and family to join them on their honeymoon! According to Conde Nast Traveller, ...
Read more16/04/18
Essential Detail Caribbean Spa Guide
All of our Essential Detail hotels feature some kind of spa or wellness program at their resorts. From this collection here are three very unique and special spas we would...
Read more27/03/18
Jamaica Inn White River Fish Sanctuary
The Jamaica Inn Foundation is heavily involved in having set up a Fish Sanctuary off the Jamaica Inn Coast encompassing miles of ocean from East to West of Ocho Rios. 500...
Read more06/03/18
Sign Up to our Travel Uni and Win Chocolates from Hotel Chocolat!
Sign up to our Essential Detail Travel Uni training programme before 31st March 2018 and you will be entered into our draw to win luxury chocolates from Hotel Chocolat! Complete the...
Read more06/03/18
Bequia Beach Hotel launches it’s own beachwear - Beach Bums Bequia
Born in Bequia Designed in London! The story of Beach Bums really starts with a man called Bengt and his adventure in discovering Bequia. Whilst sailing in the West Indies...
Read more21/02/18
Spring Tennis Week at Curtain Bluff
ANTIGUA TENNIS WEEK 5-12 MAY 2018 Among the many tennis events hosted by Curtain Bluff, Antigua, the best known is Antigua Tennis Week, held there each spring. Started in 1975...
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7 Photos that will get you on a plane to the Caribbean!
1. Bring on the January Blues! Visit East Winds, Saint Lucia this month and you can be sure the only blue you will experience is tropical blue skies and warm...
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Barbados Sugar and Rum Season
From rum distillery tours, to sugar and rum cooking classes, there are many activities to take part in from January to April 2018 including: chocolate-making classes, walking and bus tours,...
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New Year New Window!
If your high street is lacking warmth, colour and inspiration inject vibrancy and tons of Caribbean fun with our Essential Detail shop window displays! Attract new customers with the...
Read more22/01/18
Sail and Stay at Young Island
Young Island is pure escapism but you can easily re-join the 21st century when you are ready! It appeals to a wide range of guests and couples looking for some...
Read more22/11/17
CURTAIN BLUFF - Antigua FINAL PHASE OF MULTI-MILLION $ REFRESH COMPLETE…
This luxury, fully inclusive landmark resort in Antigua is about to unveil an extensive refresh and transformation. Following a 6-month closure the second and final phase of its $13 million renovation...
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Essentially it’s all about the Wedding!
If an intimate boutique-style wedding is what you are looking for then look no further. Our exquisite collection of hotels caters for a guest list of 2 to 72, with breath-taking backdrops,...
Read more19/10/17
Essential Autumn and Winter Update
This time of year is always busy for us and for our hotels. It's the time of year people like to book their winter holidays. It is also...
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Turtle Season at Jamaica Inn
It’s official, the turtle release season is in full swing at Jamaica Inn! Every year during the months of August to October Jamaica Inn’s...
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East Winds, Saint Lucia Artist-in-Residence Week
East Winds, Saint Lucia is making the most of their exclusive, cottage-style resort, and will be welcoming Artist-in-Residence, Brin Edwards, for a week 24th – 27th October 2017....
Read more11/08/17
The Best Time to Visit The Caribbean
The Caribbean is renowned for having arguably the most desirable weather on the planet, with temperatures of 24-29°C all year round. It is never cold, not too hot,...
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South Point TIE UP 5 13th August 2017
Live Music throughout the day.TIE UP 5 is still on and its the last event for the season, if you are in Antigua or your clients are, South Point Antigua...
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Essential 2018 Early Booking Offers
Take advantage of these amazing offers and savings when you book early for travel in 2018 at some of the very best luxury Caribbean boutique hotels. Bequia Beach Hotel, The Grenadines ...
Read more29/06/17
East Winds, ST LUCIA EXTENDED SUMMER & AUTUMN SAVINGS PLUS UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay at East Winds Saint Lucia this Summer and Save 35% on ALL INCLUSIVE! Stay a minimum of 7 nights and receive 35% saving Booking Window: now Travel Window: 01 July – 20 December 2017...
Read more28/06/17
Tennis Events at Curtain Bluff
With Wimbledon Tennis just around the corner now is as good a time as any to remind you of the fantastic tennis facilities and events available at Antigua’s...
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We are Hiring!
PRODUCT & MARKETING MANAGER Full Time position as of September 2017 at Essential Detail, small team in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. Reporting to: Helen Edwards, Managing Director Job...
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GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME ...
The count-down to Curtain Bluff’s multi-million dollar renovation is now on! Curtain Bluff closed on 6th May for their annual closure, which is a little longer this...
Read more09/05/17
Jamaica Inn Wellness Week 18-24 September 2017
During Jamaica Inn’s Wellness Week guests can enjoy a number of benefits and activities or they can pre-book one of two special Wellness Packages as detailed below. WELLNESS...
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Essential Detail 2017 Roadshow
It's that time of year again when our wonderful hoteliers get together and join us for a UK tour visiting luxury travel agents and tour operators. This year we...
Read more27/04/17
East Winds Adventure & Activity Week
Stay at the elegant oceanfront East Winds in June and take part in their Adventure & Activity Week! East Winds, a premium all-inclusive hotel has put together this ...
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Guest Experiences at East Winds, Saint Lucia
East Winds is an intimate exclusive-inclusive boutique hotel on the beautiful island of Saint Lucia Their all-inclusive includes not only all food and drinks (see our property manuals for full...
Read more31/03/17
The Kids at Curtain Bluff, Antigua
Curtain Bluff has an Amazing Kids Programme! Finding a resort that works for all members of a family is not always so easy. Yet Curtain Bluff seems...
Read more30/03/17
Trips Advisor’s Very Best of Travel
The 2017 Trip Advisor Traveller Choice Awards recently announced their award winners and we are delighted to announce Calabash, Grenada; Curtain Bluff, Antigua; East Winds, Saint Lucia and Jamaica Inn, Jamaica...
Read more24/02/17
The Newly Refurbished 2-Bed Suite at Little Good Harbour, Barbados
A chic and cool boutique hotel of quality, in a quiet location that conjures up images of the old Barbados. We feel Little Good Harbour offers something a little different,...
Read more24/02/17
Announcing the launch of Bequia Airways’ aircraft operated by One Caribbean airline
Bequia Beach Hotel is delighted to announce the commencement of a new scheduled service by Bequia Airways’ aircraft operated by ONE CARIBBEAN airline. Flights will operate between Barbados and...
Read more10/02/17
OUR BEST TRAVEL PLACES FOR 2017 PART 2 OF 2
If like many of us you are making plans for a fresh new year, with travel being at the top of your list, take a look at our top places...
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Our Best Travel Places for 2017 Part 1 of 2.
For the most discerning travellers seeking delicious food, outstanding service, luxury accommodation, picture-perfect locations and outstanding value we invite you to peruse our essential list of best travel places in 2017....
Read more06/01/17