The Crane Resorts And Residences

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