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The Crane Jazzes it up in January

Posted in: General on: December 20, 2008

What could be better than the sweet sounds of jazz combined with the cool breezes and spectacular backdrop of The Crane?

The Crane is pleased to announce that it is the official hotel sponsor of the Barbados Jazz Festival in January 2009, for the third year running.

As part of the week-long festivities, the resort will be hosting a dinner show in its two Zagat-rated restaurants followed by a two-hour performance at the fabulous Cliff Pools on Thursday, January 16^th, 2008.

This year’s show features Errol Ince, an accomplished West Indian trumpeter.

Tickets are going fast; for bookings, contact concierge@thecrane.com. For more information on the Barbados Jazz Festival, visit www.barbadosjazzfestival.com.

Zen - Barbados’ Top Restaurant

Posted in: General on: September 19, 2008

The Crane thanks all its valued members and guests for helping us making Zen the top restaurant on the island, as noted by the 2009 Zagat Guide to Barbados. Beating out traditional favourites, our Japanese and Thai signature restaurant was named Top in the Food category of all restaurants in Barbados.

Perched atop a cliff overlooking Crane Beach, Zen restaurant took the top rating in the Food category, of all restaurants on the island. The restaurant, which features classic Thai and Japanese cuisine, has a fantastic panoramic ocean view, traditional Grand Tatami room, an exquisite sushi bar and private rooms for dining. It’s no wonder that reviewers declare it is “worth the drive” for Zen’s delicious cuisine.

We are extremely proud to be the home of the top restaurant in Barbados!

The accolades were presented to The Crane at Zagat’s award ceremony held at the Fairmont Royal Pavilion in St. James on Saturday, September 13.

Both Zen and L’Azure restaurants were honoured with ratings in the ‘Top Ten Most Popular Restaurants’ and ‘Top Hotel Dining’ categories. L’Azure was praised for its “incredible Gospel Sunday brunch” and described by one reviewer as “heaven on earth.”

The Best of Barbados Guide is the only Zagat Guide for a Caribbean destination. Now in its third year, the 2009 Guide features 181 restaurants, night spots, attractions and golf courses stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Caribbean Sea. The ratings and reviews are based on the collective opinions of more than 1,500 savvy locals and frequent visitors.

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Zen Restaurant's Grand Tatami Room

Crane Beach…one of the world’s Sexiest Beaches!

Posted in: General on: August 27, 2008

Crane Beach, for those of us who know and love it, has always been our favourite (but then again we’re biased).

So it’s always nice to have a second (and third) opinion!

Thanks to the “Cruise Foodie” at Concierge.com and Neysha Soodeen of MACO magazine, who recommended us to The Travel Channel, Crane Beach has now been officially recognized as one of the world’s Sexiest Beaches by these two significant authorities on travel.

This is in addition to our renowned accolade as One of the Best Beaches in the World (Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous) and the BBC’s Holiday programme recognition of Crane Beach as one of the “Top 100 places to see before you die.”

So if you haven’t dipped your toes in our pink sand yet, what are you waiting for?