The Crane Resorts And Residences

Ice Cream Shoppe

The Crane Village will have a new addition in September, 2011: the Ice Cream Shoppe. This uniquely designed shop will allow both adults and children to enjoy ice cream bars, home made gelato, specialty coffee, pastries, milkshakes and smoothies.

L’Azure Restaurant

The long anticipated re-opening of L’Azure in its original location is scheduled for October, 2011. The restaurant will boast exciting new design features such as a raised dining area, and a new lounge allowing more diners to take in the iconic views of Crane Beach which first made L’Azure famous.

Carriage House Bar & Restaurant

The panoramic views of the Cliff Pool Complex and the Atlantic Ocean can be enjoyed during the night, as Carriage House is now open for dinner nightly.

Sample Dinner Menu from Carriage House Bar & Restaurant 

Grilled Peppercorn Rib Eye Steak 

grilled to your specification

Crane Seafood Medley

fire grilled lobster, shrimp and scallops

Grilled Quarter Chicken

fire grilled chicken glazed with rum sauce

Honey Glazed Barbeque Spareribs

served with a signature sauce

 DESSERTS

Cherry Cheesecake

Trio of Desserts, Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Mousse, Fruit

Fresh Fruit Platter

 

 

 

It was a LOUD evening in Bar 1887 as the final four pulled out all the stops to see who would become the Crane’s 1^st Mix Master. Guests and staff were on hand to enjoy the fierce competition among Peter Lloyd from Carriage House, Orwin Findlay, Carl Henry and Marlon Alleyne from Bar 1887. Each bartender came with his personal bag of tricks and treats and the massive crowd saw a wonderful display of skill and creativity.

First up was veteran bartender, Peter Lloyd and his cocktail “Simplicity”. He was there to prove that some folks like their drinks nice and easy. Next was newcomer Orwin Findlay and his “Love Potion”. Always one to get the party started, Orwin got the crowd involved as he danced, clapped and promised that they would fall in love with his drink. However, it was clear that Carl was the crowd favourite. Drawing on the hype from the recently held Rihanna concert, his mixture was called “The LOUD Cocktail”. He truly drew inspiration from the Bajan beauty with his flair as he ensured that the blend was “shaken not stirred”.  Last but by no means least, was the turn of the baby in the group, Marlon Alleyne and his “Desert Rose”. He was there to educate and entertain the crowd as he muddled fruit to extract the true flavour for his cocktail creation.

The bartenders were judged on accuracy, technique, taste, presentation and adherence to health and safety guidelines. When the scores were tallied, 101 points ensured that Carl Henry walked away with the title of the Crane’s 1^st Mix Master. Along with the title, he was awarded a weekend escape for two, inclusive of breakfast and two lunch tours from sponsors Mount Gay Rum. First runner up was Marlon Alleyne. He received a dinner voucher for two. Second runner up Peter Lloyd and third runner up Orwin Findlay both received vouchers from Serenity Spa.

In the photo from left: Winner, Carl Henry with The Loud Cocktail, 4th Place, Orwin Findley with The Love Potion, 3rd Place Peter Lloyd with Simplicity and 2nd Place, Marlon Alleyne with Desert Rose

L’Azure

Last October, Barbados was struck by a tropical storm for the first time in 55 years. Due to the passing of Tropical Storm Tomas our beloved L’Azure sustained some damage and is currently under renovations.  Regular L’Azure restaurant service now operates out of the Pavilion Ballroom which is located next to L’Azure. Completion to the renovations of L’Azure is scheduled to be concluded during 2011.

Zen Restaurant

Things are a little different at Zen, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the excellent food and service.

Diners in Zen Restaurant will be greeted by our hostesses smartly attired in their new chut Thai phra ratcha niyom (Thai dress of royal endorsement). This clothing was designed for use as a national costume in formal occasions.

Promoted by Queen Sirikit and her aides in the 1960’s, there are eight official designs and the pattern displayed by our Zen Staff Thai is Ruean Ton. This is the most casual clothing of all outfits and suitable for non-official functions.

D’Onofrio’s

Lovers of Italian food had lots to savour as Chef Gianni of D’Onofrio’s joined with two of his compatriots for “Three Chefs: An Authentic Taste of Italy” on Saturday, January 15^th 2011. This 6 course Gala Dinner officially launched D’Onofrio’s Ristorante Italiano at The Crane. Guest chefs Gianpiero Tondina, who is the President of the Association of Italian Chefs of Canada, and Gino Marchetti, the Association’s Secretary both have years of experience both in Italy and Toronto. These chefs spent a week in Barbados sharing their knowledge with trainees at The Crane and the hospitality training schools in Barbados. They have certainly also been enjoying the sun and our legendary hospitality.

For those in attendance of the Gala Dinner it was agreeable that it was a wonderful culinary experience.

Carriage House

For some time our guests have been asking for a grill menu to be offered at our poolside restaurant, and we have answered this call. From January, we have added a number of grill options to our existing offerings at the Carriage House to the delight of those guests preferring to lounge by our cliff pool complex.

Stay tuned to our blog and our Facebook page for regular updates of what’s happening at The Crane.

Beach Houses at Culpepper

This brief description of our proposed program at Beach Houses is intended for owners to have the first choice in trading in or purchasing in our newest development at preferential prices. We are planning to launch to the general public in Jan 2011.

We are building an extremely low-density residential resort development. Spread over 50 acres of beautiful sea front land are 65 residences. We will also be developing a small boutique hotel with approximately 40 two-bed residences overlooking the picturesque Skeete’s Bay beach.  All hotel rooms and private residences have private pools and amazing sea views.

The development concept is ultimate privacy, full-unobstructed sea views in a low density, environmentally friendly resort.  Each residence is designed with extremely large private pools and verandas with the “no tan-lines” luxury of privacy, outdoor garden showers, built in owners’ storage and floor to ceiling glass fronts to the sea.  The floor plans are open, spacious and designed to maximize profitability in the rental pool. 

We are selling in four-week ownership, quarter shares and full ownership. Owners can split the four weeks into two week blocks by time of year or size of residence. 

We are launching with a pre construction fixed pricing with a “lease back” of 4% net, of the new cash invested for the latter of 3 years or completion of the residential unit and a staffed central facilities building. 

Trade in of existing residences at The Crane will remain consistent in value for contribution to the rental pool, earning actual returns on the deposited time in the rental pool.  By trading in owners will receive the capital growth achieved from getting into a development on the ground breaking level without the risk associated with all other off plan development.

Your investment is secured by existing Crane inventory and converted to Beach Houses once the residence is handed over to the Trustee, which is estimated to be in three years from ground breaking.

Weekly fees per sq ft are the same as The Crane,we allow full common use of all amenities and services between resorts.  We are planning on running shuttle service between resorts to allow expanded dining experiences and use of all amenities.

Owners accessing usage of Beach Houses value at The Crane during construction can just pay the weekly fees needed to get the amount of Crane Points deposited for the reservation. 

Please contact your ownership representative here at The Crane or property@thecrane.com for more information on floor plans, site plans and prices. 

We are proud to introduce to our members, an exchange partnership with Trade Winds Cruise Club. This partnership brings the benefits of an internal trading program between Trade Winds Cruise Club and The Crane. All exchanges are handled through our Crane Points Programme via members@thecrane.com and Crane Point exchanges incur no exchange fees. Crane members have the benefit of accessing all inventory as if you are a Trade Winds owner.

Trade Winds provide superior yachting experiences, onboard luxury catamarans, located in some of the world’s most attractive destinations. Offering luxury, fully crewed catamarans charters in the following locations:

Guadeloupe                                                               Tobago

Antigua                                                                       Belize

British Virgin Islands                                                Panama

The Grenadines                                                         Saint Maarten

Turkey                                                                        Lefkas, Greece

Cruising Class (4 cabins per yacht)

Fully crewed 5 and 6 cabin yachts also available

Seasons vary based on location.

For more information, check out www.tradewinds-experience.com or contact us via info@tradewinds-experience.com or members@thecrane.com.

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