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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...

08/10/19

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...

18/09/19

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...

06/09/19

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,...

17/08/19

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...

17/08/19

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...

10/08/19

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...

09/07/19

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....

29/06/19

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...

29/06/19

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...

08/06/19

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...

25/05/19

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...

25/05/19

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...

21/05/19

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...

27/04/19

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...

23/04/19

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...

15/04/19

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...

05/04/19

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...

18/03/19

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...

12/03/19

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...

01/03/19

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...

28/02/19

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,...

13/02/19

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...

31/01/19

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...

30/01/19

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...

29/01/19

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...

09/01/19

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...

18/12/18

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! ...

18/12/18

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...

17/12/18

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...

29/11/18

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...

29/11/18

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...

29/11/18

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...

29/11/18

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...

22/11/18

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...

19/10/18

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...

18/10/18

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...

18/10/18

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...

18/10/18

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...

13/09/18

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...

13/09/18

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...

13/09/18

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...

31/08/18

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...

01/08/18

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...

31/07/18

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...

31/07/18

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’...

26/07/18

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...

14/06/18

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...

14/06/18

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...

24/05/18

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...

24/05/18

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,...

24/05/18

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...

26/04/18

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...

18/04/18

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...

18/04/18

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, ...

16/04/18

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...

27/03/18

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...

06/03/18

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...

06/03/18

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...

21/02/18

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...

19/02/18

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...

29/01/18

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,...

29/01/18

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...

22/01/18

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...

22/11/17

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...

25/10/17

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,...

19/10/17

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...

10/10/17

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...

10/10/17

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....

11/08/17

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,...

11/08/17

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...

11/08/17

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 ...

29/06/17

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...

28/06/17

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...

28/06/17

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...

16/06/17

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...

09/05/17

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...

09/05/17

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...

27/04/17

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 ...

27/04/17

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...

31/03/17

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...

30/03/17

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...

24/02/17

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,...

24/02/17

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...

10/02/17

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...

11/01/17

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....

06/01/17

Play It Again Sam!

For the first time, Jamaica Inn will be featuring an in house choir consisting of their talented staff singers. Their fabulous carolers will be performing at 7:00pm on Christmas Eve...

14/12/16

Curtain Bluff Tennis Challenge 29 April - 6 May 2017

It all started back in 1975 when Curtain Bluff celebrated its worldclass Tennis Center with an islandwide professional tournament. Today Antigua Tennis Week is a landmark event, attracting enthusiasts from all...

05/12/16

2017 Essential Detail Early Booking Offers

Book a stay for 2017 at one of our Essential Detail hotels and take advantage of a number of savings and value added offers. Little Good Harbour, Barbados NEW...

25/11/16

Totally Refurbished Ocean Front Rooms & Ocean Front Suites

Totally refurbished ocean Front Rooms & Ocean Front Suites During East Winds’ closure in September the three Ocean Front Rooms were completely renovated with new furniture, gorgeous fabrics and...

25/11/16

BEQUIA BEACH HOTEL Bequia, The Grenadines Management update

Bequia Beach Hotel on the beautiful island of Bequia, has two new senior recruits … and we’d like to share the news with you. Earlier this year owner...

17/11/16

Boutique shopping at a Boutique Hotel

Boutique Shopping at a Boutique Hotel Designed for the fashion conscious traveller, the new Boutique at Calabash is filled with a masterfully edited selection of ...

26/10/16

Why Curtain Bluff, Antigua for a destination wedding?

Great holiday get-a-ways celebrate life’s simple pleasures…time with the family or spouse, a good book, a delicious meal, or an outstanding bottle of wine. So it...

10/10/16

Why East Winds, St Lucia for a destination wedding?

East Winds offers the happiest of couples a picture perfect, breathtaking backdrop to their special day. They specialise in exclusive, intimate, boutique sized weddings for a guest list of 2 to 72...

10/10/16

Jamaica Inn has been crowned the Caribbean’s Leading All Suite Hotel 2016

Jamaica Inn has been crowned the Caribbean’s Leading All Suite Hotel 2016 at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony in Jamaica. This award...

23/09/16

Artist in Residence Week 21-28 November 2016

Artist in Residence Week 21-28 November 2016 East Winds has appointed wildlife artist Brin Edwards to work even more closely with the hotel over the coming year. Brin has been providing...

16/09/16

Power Yoga Caribbean Retreat, 6 - 13th November at East Winds St Lucia

Power Yoga Caribbean Retreat, 6 - 13th November at East Winds St Lucia Join well known Canadian Power Yoga teacher, Jennifer Dwyer, in Saint Lucia this November for our second annual...

07/09/16

“Jamaica’s Best Hotel Spa” and “Caribbean’s Best Hotel Spa”

The Ocean Spa at Jamaica Inn has been crowned as “Jamaica’s Best Hotel Spa” and the “Caribbean’s Best Hotel Spa” at the...

07/09/16

Island Wellness Retreat 08-14 October 2016 with Raw Food & Yoga

THE ATLANTIS HOTEL - BARBADOS Island Wellness Retreat 08-14 October 2016 with Raw Food & Yoga The historic and rugged-chic Atlantis Hotel on Barbados’ spectacular east coast is offering a...

02/09/16

Christmas & New Year Offers, Events & Availability

Christmas & New Year Offers, Events & Availability We know that flight seats to the Caribbean for the festive season are getting tight but here are some reminders, plus updates...

01/09/16