There's only a month left on Curtain Bluff's "Power of '10" deal, and if you're feeling worn down by the fierce winter cold, here's your chance to win some relief. So, stay at this Antigua resort in the next few weeks, and you'll be able to add some interesting activities to ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Only a few weeks left on Curtain Bluff Power of '10 package
There's only a month left on Curtain Bluff's "Power of '10" deal, and if you're feeling worn down by the fierce winter cold, here's your chance to win some relief. So, stay at this Antigua resort in the next few weeks, and you'll be able to add some interesting activities to ...Daily Pampering: The Curtain Bluff Babymoon
Pregnancy is already challenging enough, especially if you're a first-timer. Moms- and dads-to-be alike need a break from the doctor's appointments, planning and anxiety that come with bringing a new life into the world. So, when you measure the future in centimeters ...Fifth free night at Antigua resort
January is a great time to head down to the Caribbean. The weather is just about at its coldest and dreariest. The days are short and cloudy. Disappearing for four nights of sunshine, warmth and bliss is pretty hard to turn down. Well, committing to four will get you five at ...Accusations traded between police and detainees in Antigua
Six Carnival cruise ship passengers hit and choked the police. Or, the police punched the passengers in the face. A week after the half dozen New Yorkers were arrested, the only thing that's clear is that both sides say they're right.
While on a 10-hour port call in ...Carnival cruise passengers spend weekend in Antigua ... in jail
It looks like Carnival could use some new passengers. Not even a week after banning a family for life – and then reversing the ban – six passengers on one of its ships have been detained in Antigua. Now, if you're going to get stuck someplace, Antigua isn't bad, ...Go to Antigua with Curtain Bluff's "Power of 10" package
I know we're still sweating the summer, and January seems like a lifetime away. But, think back seven or eight months. Remember how cold it was. It's hard to make the connection, but it really was that cold out, and you lived it. It's going to happen again before you know ...Inside Curtain Bluff: how "all-inclusive" makes life easier
When I spoke with Curtain Bluff Managing Director Rob Sherman, he cringed as he uttered the words "all-inclusive." I think I know why. It sounds gimmicky and almost implies "discount." Neither concept fits his resort. There are no gimmicks, just incredible, top-shelf service ...Inside Curtain Bluff: yes, there are hotdogs
I can only imagine how Curtain Bluff Managing Director Rob Sherman is going to react when he stumbles upon this story focused solely on the hotdogs served at his incredibly upscale resort. Regular readers know the drill, though. If there's a hotdog somewhere in the world, I ...Inside Curtain Bluff: 72 places to call home
Curtain Bluff isn't the only "all-inclusive" resort on Antigua – you have countless choices. What differentiates this resort from the many, though, is the collection of small touches that blend decadence and home-style comfort seamlessly. Where else would the managing ...Inside Curtain Bluff: a tale of two beaches
There are two beaches at Curtain Bluff, and it's pretty clear that one's for looking and the other's for playing. The former is what you see from the guestrooms, with sometimes large waves brutalizing the shore before receding and feeding those that follow. The latter is ...Five ways to enjoy Antigua
When you travel to an upscale resort, it's pretty hard to leave the property. It's not like you're held captive, of course. I had no problem actually leaving Curtain Bluff physically, but it was hard to get motivated enough to leave. This is where the accusations of snobbery ...Pay like it's 2008 in Antigua this year
Need a deal to make it to Antigua? Curtain Bluff is ready to help you out. The upscale resort has only 72 guestrooms and is only feet from the beach. To entice you down to the island this spring, the hotel is offering an unprecedented deal. Book six nights, and the seventh ...GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of January 7
Mic check 1,2, 3... Gadling readers do you here me? It's Friday recap time so check it out! 5. New Blogger Joins Gadling Team: New travel bloggers seem to be popping up every week here on Gadling and we can't tell you how happy we are to have Dia Draper share her own travel ...Postcards from Antigua Part 5: Hawksbill Resort
The final place we stayed on my recent trip to Antigua, and the place where we celebrated New Year's Eve, was the Hawksbill Resort just four miles from the capital of St John's.
Four miles makes a huge difference, however. St John's is a loud, chaotic place but along the ...Postcards from Antigua Part 4: Cocos Resort
After staying at the Jolly Beach Resort in Antigua a few days, my girlfriend and I moved just down the beach to Cocos Resort.
The two resorts are close enough that I could simply walk along the sand with my luggage to get there. They are, however, a world apart. Both ...Postcards from Antigua Part 3: The Jolly Beach Resort
Jolly Beach Resort was the first of three resorts my girlfriend and I stayed at during our recent trip to Antigua.
This all-inclusive resort is located right on the edge of the beach and looks out over majestic Jolly Bay, a bay of such turquoise waters that ...Postcards from Antigua Part 2: St John's
St. John's is the capital of Antigua and worth a few hours of your time away from the island's wonderful beaches--but not much more.
In fact, you actually get a decent feeling for the town simply driving through it in a taxi when traveling between the airport and your ...Postcards from Antigua Part 1
I knew nothing about the island of Antigua other than the fact that it was in the Caribbean and that was good enough for me.
My girlfriend and I were trying to book a last-second vacation to celebrate New Year's and were running into all sorts of problems; nearly all ...Youngest Person to Sail Atlantic
Earlier today at 14:00 GMT, 14-year-old Michael Perham navigated into Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua where he became the youngest person to sail the Atlantic Ocean single-handedly. He began the challenging six-week, 3,500 mile voyage in Gibraltar and ended up in the record ...Virgin Holidays & Cricket World Cup 2007
Hopeful fans of Trinidad & Tobago's Soca Warriors raced over to Germany for the 2006 FIFA World Cup games and returned without a cup, but with more determination than ever for the next installment in 2010. In the meantime they get to lounge lazily on their sister ...
