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 more...
28/06/17
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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...
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 more...
09/05/17
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 more...
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, more...
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 more...
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 more...
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. more...
06/01/17
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 more...
26/10/16
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 more...
16/09/16
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 more...
01/09/16
Calabash, East Winds, and Jamaica Inn come out on top - Trip Advisor Choice 2016 Awards
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...
17/08/16
Essential Detail Roadshow 2016
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...
05/06/16
New Kids Concierge at Calabash, Grenada
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...
13/04/16
Luxury Caribbean Holiday Ideas for Easter
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...
29/01/16
Suite Love!
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...
20/01/16
Meet us and our hoteliers in the heart of Mayfair next month!
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...
08/05/15
The Caribbean comes to Mayfair!
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...
24/04/15
Villa Living in Bequia
The most chic and modern villas in The Grenadines! Bequia Beach Hotel is something special and secret that we really would rather keep to ourselves! Owner Bengt Mortstedt more...
21/03/15
Three ways you can treat mum this Mother’s Day.
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...
06/02/15
Our Recent Visit to the Tropics
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...
12/12/14
The latest Essential News and Gossip from some of the finest Caribbean boutique hotels around!
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...
09/10/14
Calabash, Grenada Goes Green!
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...
11/07/14
Calabash, Grenada - niche activity & Indulgence Packages
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...
27/06/14
Calabash, Grenada - Multi-million dollar upgrade
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...
27/06/14
Do tell the Bride - Cast Away Island Weddings
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...
13/06/14
Sun, Sea & Art - East Winds Inn Artist in Residence Week!
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...
13/06/14
More World Cup Cocktails!
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...
06/06/14
Perfect Match Week is going down a storm at Curtain Bluff Resort in Antigua this week
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...
20/11/13
Meet the Essential Hotel Collection Team!
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...
10/10/13
Meet Grenada’s New ‘A’Team!
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...
08/10/13
Its All About the Guest our NEW gorgeous publication!
'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...
14/06/13
The Essential Hotel Collection Comes to London!
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...
11/06/13
The Bequia Calendar - From Old Years Night, Music Festivals to an Evening with the Beatles!
Bequia Beach Hotel CALENDAR OF EVENTS 31 December ‘12 Old Years night - enjoy a romantic gourmet dinner on the beach at Bagatelle restaurant. After which transport more...
07/12/12
The Caribbean Comes to SW1
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...
12/06/12
24 May 2012, London - Save the Date!
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...
30/04/12
Essential Things We Love About Our Hotels…
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...
20/02/12
Essential Hang Up
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...
03/08/11
It’s All About Rum!
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...
25/05/11