East Winds in Saint Lucia is an intimate, luxury, boutique property, it's family-owned and supporting the local community is a core pillar of the hotel's ethos. East Winds more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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. more...
Make a booking to East Winds this Autumn for a chance to win three amazing prizes... more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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, more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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, more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
What's new at our Caribbean hotels 2018-2019? Part 2 of 2 blogs. Curtain Bluff, Antigua · All guests and trade feedback is that more...
What's new at our Caribbean hotels 2018-2019? Part 1 of 2 blogs. Little Good Harbour, Barbados · All ten 1-bedroom Suites now more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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’ more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
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, more...
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 more...
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. more...
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 more...
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 more...
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 more...
Calabash, East Winds, and Jamaica Inn come out on top - Trip Advisor Choice 2016 Awards We are delighted the 2016 Trip Advisor Choice Awards included three Essential Detail more...
Essential Detail 2016 Roadshow Every year we look forward to our fantastic hoteliers coming from overseas to host with us a number of events around the UK. This year was no more...
Calabash loves it when families stay with them - after all, they are a family-run hotel!. And because children and teens have their own personal likes and dislikes, the Calabash' more...
Easter Luxury Hotel Ideas Within our collection of luxury Caribbean hotels, we have something for everyone, whether you are looking for a romantic break, a fun family retreat or an more...
Suite Love! With Valentines Day only around the corner, we put together a number of our most romantic essential suites available for you to book in the Caribbean. Calabash Hotel, more...
Last year's event (pictured) was a great success and we are now hosting you in the heart of Mayfair... The Essential Hotel Collection team along with more...
The Essential Hotel Collection team along with their hoteliers will be hosting a fabulous Caribbean exclusive evening at Mayfair's Mahiki bar on 9th June 2015. Enjoy drinks and canapes, more...
Three ways you can treat mum this Mother’s Day. This Mother’s Day go all out and treat your mum to a tropical Winter sun escape. more...
Business as usual! Directors Helen and Annette share their recent business trip pictures with you from their visit this week to a number of the Essential Hotel Collection Caribbean boutique more...
Our hotels tend to close for the summer months and reopen their doors about now to welcome their guests to the busiest season of the year. Here are some more...
Green Globe is the global certification for sustainable tourism. It’s members save energy and water resources, reduce operational costs and promote environmentally friendly ethics. “Sustainability has always more...
Luxury boutique resort, Calabash, sees more interest in niche activity and indulgence packages Increasingly, Calabash has received requests from their guests for activities on island and at the more...
The Garbutt family that own the Calabash, Grenada have just announced a substantial upgrade project in August and September 2014, when the hotel will be closed. From 04 October guests will more...
Do tell the Bride! The very best places to get married in the Caribbean – second article in a three part series Whether you are looking for a traditional church more...
East Winds Inn is the perfect place to take a luxurious holiday but is also an ideal setting to paint and draw! Any artist, whether that be professional or amateur more...
Recently Calabash, Grenada brought you the Cala-breezy World Cup Cocktail which has been going down a storm. This week we bring you more wonderful and fun cocktails from our more...
News on the weeks Prefect Match event at Curtain Bluff Resort, Antigua This is Curtain Bluffs fourth tennis event of the year. Owen Davidson, Australian Hall of Fame member and more...
Meet the Essential Hotel Collection Team! This month we will be exhibiting at the East Sussex National Golf Club Wedding Show on Sunday 27th October 2013. As you know the Essential more...
Meet Grenada's New 'A' Team! One of our favorite luxury Caribbean hotels, the Calabash in Grenada is excited to annouce a new generation at the helm... Zachary Samuel more...
'It's All About The Guest' publication takes you on a tour of our Caribbean and introduces you to our exquisite collection of hand-picked, privately-owned Caribbean luxury hotels. more...
We recently teamed up with the Food & Travel Magazine readers and our wonderful Caribbean hoteliers for a night of drinks, great food and fabulous company at the iconic Fortnum more...
Recently we collaborated with our Caribbean hoteliers, Condé Nast Traveller magazine and the Elizabeth Hurley Beachwear collection together at an exclusive event in the magnificent Pool Room at the more...
The Essential Hotel Collection along with Conde Nast Traveller magazine invites you to an exclusive event at the Pool Room at The Haymarket Hotel, 1 Suffolk Place, London, SW1Y more...
We have always loved the Caribbean charm, laid-back attitude and glorious tropical weather. So it’s not surprising to hear that we work with fourteen exquisite five-star boutique hotels more...
Our lovely friends Adele and Leo Garbutt, owners of the gorgeous Calabash Hotel in Grenada, stand proud next to their new ‘Essential Hotel Collection’ plaque recently erected close more...
It’s All About Rum – you must have heard us mention our new publication by now, apologies if we are ranting about it a bit too much but more...