The Crane Resorts And Residences

The Crane is the only resort in the Caribbean to be invited to join The Registry Collection, which offers an exchange portfolio of many of the finest vacation properties around the world.

The Crane had received feedback from our owners that they wanted a higher level of service within the external exchange program.  Previously the only option for our owners was the RCI Points program.   We are very excited to offer this option to our owners for enhance service and flexibility in using their ownership for external exchange.  We have found that the Registry Collection programme offers access to an elite network of luxury leisure properties, helping to provide ultimate vacation experiences at some of the most desirable resort destinations in the world.  We are now pleased to inform you that The Registry Collection is our new external exchange club of choice.

Beyond destination choices, The Registry Collection program also provides valuable lifestyle resources—from the Collection Partners, featuring international golf travel, yacht and private jet charters, custom travel packages, 24/7 world wide concierge service and other premium travel services.

The enrolment fee for RCI Points Programme was included in your purchase; however The Registry Collection service level is significantly higher than that of the RCI Points Programme. The normal price for joining The Registry Collection is typically between USD$2,000 and USD$5,000 for the enrolment and first two years of membership. However, we are subsidizing this enrolment for our existing owners and offering it at USD$800 for the first two years.

Please visit www.theregistrycollection.com for the complete list of destination properties. If there is a location you do not see on the list, members of The Registry Collection can also access the top RCI Points properties, and the exchange value is fantastic: often resulting in 2-3 weeks of accommodation for the one week deposited.  All of this is handled one on one with Registry’s Concierge Services who provide 24-7 assistance with your travel arrangements.

In an ongoing effort to provide the highest level of service to our owners and keeping our internal and external exchange programmes consistent we will provide our owners access to this program through your existing Crane Points account. If you have a built up bank of Crane points, we can move these into The Registry Collection for ultimate flexibility and value.

Contact property@thecrane.com to be enrolled or learn more about this program and great opportunity.

Do you know about our Member Referral Programme?

With The Crane’s Referral Programme if you refer any one to The Crane and they make a property purchase we reward you with 2,500 Crane points which will be deposited to your Crane Points account. These points can be used for an extra week’s accommodation, upgrading to a larger residence or food and beverage on resort.

You can refer friends and family to property@thecrane.com. Please be assured that as always, we will simply provide the information and respect their right to think things through!

Many of you have been querying what’s open…and what’s left to be added to the new heart of our community….so please read on for an update of what The Village has to offer.

Many times during the day, one can find guests strolling through the cobble stone streets admiring the historic Barbadian architecture reflected in the presence of gas lamps, gabled roofs, wooden shutters and verandahs or simply sitting under one of the colourful umbrellas to have a quick chat while capturing the beautiful atmosphere.

This village provides guests with a number of retail and food and beverage outlets for their convenience without having to leave the serenity and peace synonymous with The Crane.

With the opening of Ozone Health and Fitness, guests can now benefit from a new state-of-the-art fitness centre complete with picturesque views of the cascading pool complex and Atlantic Ocean beyond.  This facility is equipped with cardio and weight equipment, ideal for ultimate fitness.  The Crane’s new Wellness Manager, Kennifer Marius, is on hand to assist you with your goals and arrange your pampering and unwinding treatments as well.

Currently open:

·         Ozone Health & Fitness – Gym now open; Two Spa Treatment rooms to be open soon.  Remember, spa treatments can be booked in the comfort of your room!

Retail Stores

·         Columbian Emeralds – Fine jewelry

·         Cave Shepherd – Liquors, souvenirs, beachwear

·         Aweipo Art Gallery – Caribbean art, exhibits

·         Aprés Beach – Crane apparel, casual clothing

·         The General Store  - Groceries and sundries

·         Tamarind Seed – Barbadian craft, souvenirs

Food & Beverage

·         D’Onofrios Restaurant – casual Italian dining, either al fresco or indoors

·         Bar 1887 – Cocktails, rums from across the world, live nightly entertainment

Still to come:

Summer 2010

·         The Ice Cream Parlour

Late 2010

·         A Grill Restaurant

·         25-seat movie theatre

·         Beauty Salon

D’Onofrio’s Restaurant Opens!

Opening Hours: 12:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

 The Crane Village continues to be the hub of activity at The Crane and March is no exception, with the eagerly anticipated opening of D’Onofrio’s Restaurant for lunch and dinner. This Italian restaurant offers a casual dining option for our members and guests, who can choose from “al fresco dining” on the Patio, bistro style enjoyment in the heart of the Village streets or fine dining in the beautifully designed interior.

Check out the Sample Menu:

ANTIPASTI

Caprino D’Onofrio

Pomodori e Rughetta

Prosciutto e Melone

PASTA DISHES

Gnocchi al Pomodoro

Gnoochi ai Funghi

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

MEAT DISHES

Piccata di Vitello al Limone

Scaloppine di Vitello al Marsala

Scallopine di Pollo al Funghi

FISH DISHES

Red Snapper all’Isolana

Fritto Misto

Grigliata di Calamari e Gamberoni

 PIZZAS

Margherita

Napoletana

Funghi

Capricciosa

DESSERTS

Pannacotta con Frutta di Bosco

Affogato al Caffè

Affogato al Liquore

Al fresco dining on the patio

Four times – still a charm!

For the fourth consecutive year, The Crane has been the official hotel sponsor of the 2010 Barbados Jazz Festival and much like previous years the last was a resounding success. This year’s festival brought stars like Etienne Charles, Joe Lovano, Smokey Robinson, Elio Villafranca, Lalah Hathaway, Bwakore, Lao Tizer, Karen Briggs, Chieli Municci, Robin Thicke, Babyface and Warren Hill to the beautiful shores of Barbados. The Crane had the privilege of hosting the artistes who thoroughly enjoyed their stay on property.  And the festival began…

On Monday night, Bar 1887 came alive as we featured our first After Jazz Lime. Commencing directly after the show at Sunbury Plantation, Etienne Charles and Joe Lovano took to the bar for a second shot at a live performance in Barbados. This upbeat party continued for a few hours as all those in attendance were truly soaking up the atmosphere and the great music.

On Wednesday night, the classical Smokey Robinson delivered a breathtaking performance at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium and continued the show on the road to Bar 1887, The Crane, St. Philip, where his band staged a rocking jam session along with members of the Elio Villafranca quintet.

On Thursday, January 14^th, 2010, The Crane was under the limelight as it hosted the dinner set of the festival. Those in attendance opined that the quality of food and show were excellent. This was evident during the After Jazz Lime themed 1887 & All That Jazz as patrons enjoyed the music of Barbados Jazz Artist of the Year, Kellie Cadogan.

On Friday night, Lalah Hathaway continued the tradition of the entertainers of previous nights and rocked the bar with her soulful voice after her performance at Ilaro Court and made way in the Bar for Grammy Award Winner, Robin Thicke the following night. Mr. Thicke performed some of his well known hits such as Lost Without You, The Sweetest Love, amongst others.

Stay tuned to our Blog and Facebook pages for photos! 

Imagine waking up, throwing open your balcony doors which recede into pockets to offer a full vista of the outdoors, and stepping out into your private garden….while at it, why not have a coffee in your private dining gazebo, or dip into your private pool for a swim?

In December 2009, as persons were well into the festive season, The Crane too was celebrating as the resort opened 18 new Residences in the Park. These fabulous suites feature the same finishes as the Crane residences on the sea, and many offer the added benefit of private gardens with inset private pools and hot tubs or private roof terraces, all at a fantastic value for either vacation stays or property ownership.

Residences in the Park offer one and two bedroom suites, all of which feature  handcrafted king-size four poster beds and mahogany furnishings; floor-to-ceiling cedar doors with adjustable louvered shutters; traditional Barbadian coral stone walls; air conditioning; fully equipped kitchen with fridge freezer, ice dispenser, oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher and washer dryer; flat-screen TV’s and complimentary Internet access.

Check out some photos of the units:

Living Room Area of the 2 Bedroom Ground Floor Park Apartment

Living Room Area of a 1 Bedroom Deluxe Park Apartment

Master Bedroom of the Park Residences

Exterior Shot of the 2 Bedroom Ground Floor Park Apartment

Roof Top View of a 1 Bedroom Deluxe Penthouse Park Apartment

For hundreds of years, The Crane was known as “the place to be” in Barbados on what is affectionately termed “Old Year’s Night” by Barbadians.  In 2009, The Crane brought back this tradition with a roaring comeback in the new Village with its Village Masquerade party.  A fantastic mix of Crane members, visiting guests, local doctors, lawyers, politicians, business executives and well known professionals – old and young - were among those ushering in 2010 at the exclusive street party. Guests mingled and danced the night away to the melodious sounds of “The Soul of Barbados” Virtuosity and the presence of a spectacular blue moon.

At the stroke of midnight, the pleased diners as well as those who just came to party joined the band in the town square for the 2010 countdown. Lead singer of Virtuosity Kim Derrick, belted Happy New Year to the attendees which was followed by the customary ‘Auld Lang Syne’ as guests exchanged hugs, kisses and well wishes for 2010. An array of balloons and confetti showered the village from different angles and the party continued for a couple hours as the patrons truly enjoyed the band’s mixture of pop, reggae and calypso music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

Hotel Manager and Coordinator of the Village Masquerade, Paul Collymore said the party was a significant event for The Crane, as it was the first time in several years that the luxurious resort had hosted a major Old Years night event.   “We are bringing back the tradition of New Year’s Eve at The Crane and this year was a great start to what we expect to do in the future. We had around 400 persons here for the comeback party and they fully enjoyed a good night out. The reports have been favourable and we are looking forward to a fantastic 2010,” said Collymore.

Newlyweds - Mr. & Mrs. Schlosser

To check out more of our Old Year’s Night photos visit,

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Crane/141437243877?v=photos#/album.php?aid=138302&id=141437243877

The Crane is proud to be the official hotel sponsor of the Barbados Jazz Festival in January 2010, for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s Jazz Festival runs from January 11th - 17th 2010 and features performers such as Robin Thicke, Babyface, Smokey Robinson, Warren Hill, Lalah Hathaway, Elio Villafranca, Etienne Charles and many more.

The resort this year will be the host of the cocktail and dinner show scheduled for Thursday, January 14th 2010 and the performer for the night will be renowned pianist, Elio Villafranca who will present Cuban Classics.

For more information on the Barbados Jazz Festival, visit

http://www.barbadosjazzfestival.com/

In the November edition of New York Resident, journalist Pamela Jacobs did an amazing job of featuring The Crane under the head “Celebrating Life the Barbados Way”

In this article, the writer creatively and quite adequately covered The Crane and by extension the warm hospitality and beauty of the island Barbados.

It is definately a must read for those interested in visiting Barbados and more specifically The Crane. For a full read of this article, check out http://74.54.115.114/node/1378

The Crane was also briefly featured in the Los Angeles Times, Travel Magazine in an article entitled “Barbados makes the belly happy”. Follow the link to check it out, http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-trw-barbados1-2009nov01?page=2

Adding to its existing off-property sales centre in Cave Shepherd, Bridgetown, The Crane has opened a second outlet on the South Coast at which customers can learn about the property’s vacation ownership options; make booking inquiries for the property; or book an “Experience The Crane” day package and see the newly completing Crane Village.  The Crane’s sales director, Kim Goddard, who recently returned to The Crane after expanding her market knowledge working with Altman Real Estate and Royal Westmoreland for the past two and a half years, notes “the presence of The Crane in our Cave Shepherd outlets is raising awareness of the fantastic product offering at the resort.” 

Kim Goddard, Director of Sales

The Residences in the Park, both one and two bedroom floor plans, are ready to view and occupancy opens in December 2009. With the Park, The Crane has created the most beautiful floor plans yet at an extremely attractive price point.  With all the advantages of the stunning gardens, water features and private swimming pools and outdoor dining, enhanced rental pool returns; superb floor plans, privacy, quiet and enhanced residential feel these residences offer an ownership opportunity not to be missed.  For more information on the Park Residences, contact property@thecrane.com.

Park Residences

The Crane Village is open and full of life, offering visitors and Barbadians the “best of street life without the traffic.” Visitors are encouraged to come and see this authentic heritage Village, complete with traditional Bajan architecture, old-fashioned gas lanterns, and a fabulous mix of retail shopping, dining and services.  Lifestyle choices in The Village include duty-free shopping, the General Store, the brand new Aweipo fine art gallery, a fantastic new bar, Bar 1887, named for the year The Crane first opened, and two restaurants coming in 2010.

The verandah of Bar 1887