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An exotic Caribbean retreat, the clue is in the name at this Greek-style resort! Boasting its own hydroponic vegetable greenhouse and an orchard, the emphasis is very much on food with exceptional cuisine served at both its restaurants plus cooking demonstrations and classes for those seeking a hands-on approach. Relaxation is also very much an art form with a beautiful terracotta-tiled sundeck surrounding the swimming pool, complete with loungers and butter-yellow cushions. Whitewashed villas feature cascades of bougainvillea, large blue pots with exotic flowers and fountain courtyards. All are decorated to a very high standard with a good range of modern amenities including a 24-hour air purifying system and Bose Wave Music System with plenty of space to stretch out in. Old world European spa treatments combine with the latest techniques at Venus Spa, where you can treat yourself to a coconut-pineapple scrub or after-sun facial. There’s also a state-of-the-art health centre to tempt you with fully-equipped gym, exercise classes galore, steam rooms and saunas. New chef Daniel Le Guenan whose culinary magic turns out exceptional food. The AAA Four Diamond awarded Santorini Restaurant will satisfy even the most discerning of taste buds with a live hot Grill Lobster station on Tuesdays and Caribbean barbecue on Fridays. The wine cellar features over 3,600 vintages from around the world, some of which can be enjoyed at one of the regular wine tasting evenings. There’s also a lobby bar with an inventive cocktail menu and traditional Spanish tapas and a beach bar located just steps from the beautiful blue Caribbean sea.
Where is it?
On the island of Anguilla, along the curve of Rendezvous Bay, overlooking the ocean. Transfer time from airport: 15 min.
Eats and drinks
Santorini Restaurant (evenings only except Tuesday and Friday – fine dining), Mediterraneo Poolside Restaurant with breakfast and juice bar, lunch menu and brasserie menu during the evening. Lobster Buffet Barbeque on Tuesdays and the Caribbean Barbeque on Fridays. Lobby Bar, beach bar, wine cellar with wine tastings.
Fun and games
Large swimming pool with infinity edge surrounded by terracotta sundeck with umbrellas, loungers and cushions, series of reflecting pools, Jacuzzi. Health and beauty spa with fitness centre, massage and beauty treatments, saunas and steam rooms. Water sports including diving, snorkelling, kayaking and Hobie Cats. 3 floodlit tennis courts with limited FREE beginner clinics plus intermediate/advanced clinics. Daily exercise classes. Bike rental, a bocce court, croquet fields. Supervised children’s activities (high season only), children’s playground. Hydroponic Farm tours. Cooking demonstrations and cooking lessons. Catamaran trips including Sunset Cruise around the island. Boutique Blu, Capri jewellery shop and Solei sundries shop.
Handy stuff
24-hour room service*. Dry cleaning/laundry service*.
Room info
93 rooms and suites plus 6 villas, in 10 3-storey buildings. All with air-conditioning, balcony, satellite TV, telephone, mini bar, Bose Wave music system, safe, hairdryer, iron and board.
Luxury Rooms - in the main building overlooking the pool and ocean and feature a large bedroom with sitting area, 2 queen-size beds or 1 king-size bed, sleeping max 2 adults and 2 children (under 11 years of age).
Room Upgrade
Junior Suites - as Luxury Rooms but in a stunning beachfront location with uninterrupted sea views.
Luxury Junior Suites - occupy a beachfront location as above but with flat screen TV and Nespresso coffee machine.
1-Bedroom Suite - offers sea views, a large master bedroom, separate lounge area, private solarium, outdoor shower, private terraces, flat screen TV, DVD player and Nespresso coffee machine, with 1 king-size bed and sofa bed, sleeps max 2 adults and 2 children (under 11 years of age).
Luxury 2-Bedroom Suite - as above but sleeps max 4 adults and 2 children under 12 years (on rollaways) or 5 adults (1 adult on rollaway).
Penthouse - sleeps max 6 adults or 4 adults and 2 children (under 11 years of age).
Penthouse 11 - sleeps max 6 adults or 4 adults and 2 children (under 11 years of age).
1-Bedroom Beach Front Villa - sleeps max 2 adults.
3-Bedroom Beach Front Villa - sleeps max 6 adults.
2-Bedroom Garden Villa - sleeps max 4 adults.
3-Bedroom Garden Villa - sleeps max 6 adults.
Please note: Children under 11 years stay free in a luxury 2 bedroom suites and penthouses when sharing with adults.
Minimum stay
10 nights between 17 Dec '11 - 02 Jan '12 and 20 Dec '12 - 02 Jan '13.
Additional information
* Denotes local charge.