Antigua
unveils music festival plans
Antigua
and Barbuda will burst onto the entertainment scene with
its inaugural Romantic Rhythms Music Festival from 12-15
June this year, 2008.
Two
concerts are planned, one at the iconic Sir Vivian Richards
Stadium and the other at Fort James, a renowned scenic spot
overlooking the ocean.
A variety of special events and packages will be launched
to coincide with the musical extravaganza. Performers will
include international artistes as well as those from the
Caribbean and South America, forming an impressive line-up
of vocal and instrumental talent that reflects the Island’s
eclectic cuisine, heritage and culture.
Tobago
unveils impressive Jazz line-up
AThe
line-up for the fourth Tobago Jazz Festival, to be held
in April 2008 has been announced.
This
year’s confirmed artists come from a range of musical backgrounds
to suit all tastes, including soul, swing, pop, and jazz.
The headline acts include the delightful Diana Ross, ‘Do
you think he’s sexy?’ Rod Stewart and the ‘Queen of the
Night’ Whitney Houston!
The festival begins on 25 April 2008 and will run for three
days in the picturesque fishing village of Plymouth, Tobago.
Rod Stewart and Diana Ross will be performing over the weekend
at the festival. Smokey Robinson, Shakira and En Vogue are
among the other international artists that will be performing.
The
Caribbean’s newest music festival, held on the beautiful,
un-spoilt island of Tobago, is already becoming the most
anticipated and talked about festival in the Caribbean.
Previous line-ups have included Sir Elton John, Gladys Knight,
LL Cool J, India Arie, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Vanessa Williams
and many more.
Nova
Alexander, Manager (UK, Ireland, Holland & Scandinavia),
Tourism Development Company (TDC) of Trinidad & Tobago
said: “Tobago is delighted to be hosting such prestigious
musicians at the Tobago Jazz Festival. From its inception
only three years ago, the island of Tobago is now attracting
some of the world’s greatest musicians to its shores to
perform and enjoy the idyllic island paradise.”
The
festival will also feature a fireworks display and great
hospitality from the Tobagonians. Performers, celebrity
guests and patrons can be assured of three days of fantastic
entertainment in ‘Clean, Green and Serene’ Tobago.
Trinidad
& Tobago are served by numerous direct flights from
the UK, with many tour operators offering hotel and flight
packages. Book now to avoid disappointment for the Tobago
Jazz Festival.
Starwood
unwraps new Nassau resort
Starwood
has celebrated the completion of the all-new Sheraton Cable
Beach Resort in Nassau, The Bahamas, with the property's
official grand opening.
The
resort, which features an array of new amenities and dining
options, as well as more than 25,000 square feet of meetings
facilities, brings a fresh and inviting guest experience
to the island as Nassau's newest hotel.
Owned by Baha Mar Resorts Ltd., and managed by Starwood
Hotels & Resorts, the warm, inviting resort sports a
contemporary "beach chic" design throughout, and
offers a unique and expansive set of guest offerings and
amenities shared with those of the neighboring Cable Beach
Resorts properties, including 15 restaurants and lounges,
tennis courts, the 35,000-square-foot Las Vegas-style Crystal
Palace Casino, and a wide range of water sports, including
snorkeling, kayaking and sailing.
"We
look forward to welcoming guests to the all-new Sheraton
Cable Beach Resort," said Don Robinson, President of
Baha Mar Resorts, Ltd. "The resort naturally exudes
a warm, Bahamian atmosphere. And with its expansive set
of activities and amenities, together with Starwood's signature
service standards, guests will be delighted by a truly tropical
island paradise vacation."
Situated
on a 1,000-foot stretch of Nassau's most spectacular white
sand beach, the Sheraton Cable Beach Resort is set on seven
exquisite acres of stunning waterscape, including three
freshwater pools with flowing waterfalls, a swim-up bar
and oversized Jacuzzis nestled among lush tropical landscaping.
"The
Sheraton Cable Beach Resort is a beautiful resort and a
perfect fit for everyone from leisure guests to groups seeking
a superior island retreat," said Hoyt Harper, Senior
Vice President, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts. "We are
pleased to bring the Sheraton experience to this amazing
destination, and look forward to providing our guests with
a sense of belonging and relaxation from the moment they
arrive to our hotel."
Decorated
in soothing tones, the hotel's 694 guestrooms and suites
offer a large private balcony or patio with breathtaking
views of the Atlantic Ocean, lush gardens or the spectacular
poolside waterscape. Rooms come equipped with high-speed
Internet access, LCD flat-screen televisions and the signature
Sheraton Sweet Sleeper(TM) Bed -- a multi-layered creation
adorned with voluptuous down pillows, sensuous cotton sheets
and a signature blanket and duvet.
Serving
a variety of island specialties and international cuisine,
the resort offers guests a choice of six restaurants and
lounges including Amici A Trattoria, Bimini Market, and
Dolphin Grill. Caribe Cafe will offer snacks for on-the-go
and a delightful assortment of desserts, while Edgewater
Bar and Telegraph Bar provide an ideal venue for an afternoon
or evening cocktail. There are also plenty of well-appointed
lounge areas to chill-out and enjoy the panoramic views
of the beach throughout the expansive two-story lobby.
Among
the resort's newest features are the meetings facilities,
which consist of 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor
function space that can accommodate meetings or events of
up to 1,200 attendees. The largest facility -- a 12,500-square
foot ballroom -- is complemented by four additional breakout
rooms for meetings and banquets, as well as pre-function
areas for group registration, cocktail receptions, and meeting
breaks. All meeting facilities are equipped with the latest
audiovisual equipment and high-speed Internet access. A
full-service business center is also available to all guests.
