21 Jul 2015
Luxury development is on the horizon for Antigua and Barbuda as the new boutique hotel Barbuda Belle opened on the island of Barbuda in June. Providing sanctuary for its guests, Barbuda Belle welcomes visitors to experience the utmost in luxury accommodation, providing sanctuary for its guests and the ultimate in rest and relaxation. Barbuda itself is the hidden gem of the Caribbean. With its pink sandy beaches and rare wildlife an oasis of calm and tranquility awaits visitors to its shores.
A prestigious soft opening of Barbuda Belle in May saw the hotel opened by Hon Gaston Brown, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda and the local MP for Barbuda, Hon Arthur Nibbs. As the first new hotel to open on the island in over a decade, this boutique beach hotel houses seven exlcusive beach front bungalows and French inspired cuisine served in 'The Mangrove', a speciality seafood restaurant. The hotel is powered by solar panels and fronted by a sublime 17-mile stretch of deserted beachfront. With spectacular views of the mangroves in Codrington Lagoon Park, this family-run hotel embodies the essence of Barbuda, chanelling serenity, sustainability and splendor for its guests.
The opening of the Barbuda Belle marks the beginning of further development plans for the lesser known island, as there are plans to expand the hotel by 15 rooms, with five additional rooms being built each year over the next three years. Robert de Niro is also set to redevelop and refurbish K-Club over the coming years, injecting US$250m with plans to build a a five-star luxury resort.
Antigua is also set to see some redevelopment of its own as construction will commence this summer on the 500-room Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa, as well as a residential complex with over 200 condominium units. This development is expected to represent 2,000 new jobs for Antigua and a massive injection to the economy in the form of incremental tourist dollars.
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About Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua (pronounced An-tee'ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew' da) is located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. The largest of the Leeward Islands, Antigua & Barbuda comprises 108-square miles. The 365 white and pink sand beaches, one for every day of the year, are just the beginning of the treasures that await visitors. Antigua's rich history and spectacular topography provide a variety of popular sightseeing opportunities. Nelson's Dockyard, the only remaining example of a Georgian fort commissioned by the British in 1755, is perhaps the most renowned landmark. Betty's Hope, built in 1674, is the site of one of the first full-scale sugar plantations on Antigua, and offers a chance to step back into time by visiting the restored mills. Another unique attraction is Devil's Bridge, located at the eastern tip of the island in Indian Town National Park, where Atlantic breakers have carved out a natural limestone arch. Antigua boasts a varied tourism calendar including events such as the World Class Antigua Sailing Week, Classic Yacht Regatta, Antigua Sports Fishing and also the annual Carnival; known as the Caribbean's Greatest Summer Festival. Island accommodation ranges from luxury resorts and all-inclusive hotels to smaller more intimate boutique guesthouses and cottages. For information about Antigua & Barbuda visitwww.visitantiguabarbuda.com
World Travel Awards
You may already be aware the beautiful destination of Antigua & Barbuda has once again received nominations for this year's 22nd World Travel Awards - the 'Oscars of the Tourism Industry.'
Caribbean's Most Romantic Destination
Caribbean's Leading Honeymoon Destination
Caribbean's Leading Beach Destination
Caribbean's Leading Destination
Caribbean's Leading Tourist Board
