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living it daily living it daily

An All-Inclusive Caribbean beauty affair

Review by Olga Maria Travel Writer Feed the Mind Body and Soul

LIVID MAGAZINE113wwwlividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

Leaving the city that never sleeps behind I escaped to an all-inclusive Caribbean paradise Upon landing in Antigua amp Barbuda I was quickly impressed how this island that is still a little underdeveloped is so breathtakingly beautiful in its simplicity

On the ride from the airport we passed varying views like scenes from a book written long ago There were a few older women carrying jars on their heads (I donrsquot think that I can do that now) with perfect balance I smelled the organic mar-ket as we passed through the middle of town a beautiful old cathedral and a little further on you cross a rain forest thatrsquos really something to behold I thought to myself how lovely it is to be surrounded with such natural beauty

As we passed the rainforest my cab driver mentioned the zip lining there Actually I felt as though we were zipping along for soon I saw the famous bluff (or high cliff) and I knew that we would soon arrive at our destination the famous Curtain Bluff Resort The late Howard Hulford opened the resort on this cliff in 1962 Howard began looking for a perfect piece of land in the Caribbean on which to build a quiet sanctu-ary for his family and friends since the late 1950s He finally found it on the south coast of Antigua Curtain Bluff started as a 22-room resort that was named after the bluff (rocky promontory) that separates its two beaches Since then Cur-

tain Bluff has grown constantly improving adding rooms (72 now) and facilities to become one of the best resorts in the Caribbean It has the most amazing landscape - not flat but mountainous surrounded by views of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean Its the perfect place to find peace indulge in total relaxation and the best part is that there is something for everyone (in terms of activities) I really felt inspired to feed my body mind and soul

Therersquos nothing like the purity of fresh mountain air to in-spire you to go outdoors and get physical There is time every day at Curtain Bluff to enjoy a different activity I especially delighted in practicing yoga on the deck in front of the ocean It was so empowering and soothing at the same time They also offer Pilates that helps your body loosen and feel very relaxed afterwards Or perhaps yoursquod also enjoy a round of tennis snorkeling by the reef swimming or simply swinging in a hammock to the rhythm of the waveshellipitrsquos your vaca-tion so you decide And you know what the best part is That almost all of the activities with the exception of a few above-and-beyond luxuries (Cuban cigars vintage wines and spa treatments) are included in the room rate so you never have to be concern about breaking your budget

My Caribbean affair with beauty continued as I arranged to go to the Spa and work on relaxing my mind The Spa opened

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originally in 2007 and recently won an award as the best spa on the island Actually they offer the most unique and cus-tomized treatments available nowhere else In addition to the standard nail hair facials and massages they have two sig-nature treatments that cannot be missed A caviar facial and a caviar amp champagne massage The facial was like nothing I had ever experienced The elite brand called Pevonia Bo-tanica is made from all natural ingredients including natural seaweed and plants extract products Like every other facial they begin by cleansing and exfoliating your skin to rid it of any impurities (including that City grime) But itrsquos the pulse and pressure of the facial massage thatrsquos followed by a caviar mask which is originally hot and as it hardens and dries be-comes cool ndash itrsquos this combination that leaves your face glow-ing and rejuvenated

My second treatment was the champagne amp caviar mas-sage The masseuse applied just the right amount of pressure (firm and steadily) for a deep tissue massage Once my whole body was kneaded and covered with the Pevonia massage oil (while I slept I was so relaxed I felt as if time had stopped) she began to pour a whole bottle of champagne on me It felt warm and surprisingly relaxing The next step was to shower and return to the massage table for a second rub down with the caviar cream It felt heavenly and left my skin soft and glowing NOTE The same caviar cream is available for hand and foot treatments as well

After every spa treatment I was offered several beverage and snack options I selected a refreshing pineapple gaz-pacho and a glass of champagne The snack awakens my hunger and I decided that it was time to feed my soul and find some sustenance Everything at Curtain Bluff tastes so fresh and natural There are such a variety of food options that it is impossible not to find something on the menu to entice your appetite They are proud to lower their carbon footprint by growing many fruits and vegetables on the is-land and even the herbs they use to brew your tea at the Spa and Restaurants is grown in the Spas very own gar-den Everything except the red meat is grown organically and cultivated on the grounds And what is the result The amazing natural flavor and very healthy meal quick sug-gestion Make sure to try the tomatoes mangoes and other fruits and veggies the taste is so different from what you can find in the US Also there are two restaurants The Open-Walled Tamarind Tree serving breakfast and candle-lit dinners and The Sea Grape restaurant where barefoot casual lunches and romantic dinners are enjoyed one step from the sand and a few feet from the waterrsquos edge

Its pretty clear Curtain Bluff is the ultimate lifestyle destination for feeding your body mind and soul Its time to pamper yourself

LIVID MAGAZINE115lividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

the simplicity of relaxtion

with a glass of champagne

LIVID MAGAZINE 116 wwwlividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

fabulous wine cellar be sure to ask for a private

tasting

nothing puts you more at ease with a beautiful view to end your eventful day

the Antigua restaurants has extraordinary cuisines

LIVID MAGAZINE117lividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

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Page 2: An All-Inclusive Caribbean beauty affair - Curtain Bluffcurtainbluff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Livid-Magazine.pdf · An All-Inclusive Caribbean beauty affair Review by Olga

LIVID MAGAZINE113wwwlividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

Leaving the city that never sleeps behind I escaped to an all-inclusive Caribbean paradise Upon landing in Antigua amp Barbuda I was quickly impressed how this island that is still a little underdeveloped is so breathtakingly beautiful in its simplicity

On the ride from the airport we passed varying views like scenes from a book written long ago There were a few older women carrying jars on their heads (I donrsquot think that I can do that now) with perfect balance I smelled the organic mar-ket as we passed through the middle of town a beautiful old cathedral and a little further on you cross a rain forest thatrsquos really something to behold I thought to myself how lovely it is to be surrounded with such natural beauty

As we passed the rainforest my cab driver mentioned the zip lining there Actually I felt as though we were zipping along for soon I saw the famous bluff (or high cliff) and I knew that we would soon arrive at our destination the famous Curtain Bluff Resort The late Howard Hulford opened the resort on this cliff in 1962 Howard began looking for a perfect piece of land in the Caribbean on which to build a quiet sanctu-ary for his family and friends since the late 1950s He finally found it on the south coast of Antigua Curtain Bluff started as a 22-room resort that was named after the bluff (rocky promontory) that separates its two beaches Since then Cur-

tain Bluff has grown constantly improving adding rooms (72 now) and facilities to become one of the best resorts in the Caribbean It has the most amazing landscape - not flat but mountainous surrounded by views of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean Its the perfect place to find peace indulge in total relaxation and the best part is that there is something for everyone (in terms of activities) I really felt inspired to feed my body mind and soul

Therersquos nothing like the purity of fresh mountain air to in-spire you to go outdoors and get physical There is time every day at Curtain Bluff to enjoy a different activity I especially delighted in practicing yoga on the deck in front of the ocean It was so empowering and soothing at the same time They also offer Pilates that helps your body loosen and feel very relaxed afterwards Or perhaps yoursquod also enjoy a round of tennis snorkeling by the reef swimming or simply swinging in a hammock to the rhythm of the waveshellipitrsquos your vaca-tion so you decide And you know what the best part is That almost all of the activities with the exception of a few above-and-beyond luxuries (Cuban cigars vintage wines and spa treatments) are included in the room rate so you never have to be concern about breaking your budget

My Caribbean affair with beauty continued as I arranged to go to the Spa and work on relaxing my mind The Spa opened

LIVID MAGAZINE 114 lividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

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originally in 2007 and recently won an award as the best spa on the island Actually they offer the most unique and cus-tomized treatments available nowhere else In addition to the standard nail hair facials and massages they have two sig-nature treatments that cannot be missed A caviar facial and a caviar amp champagne massage The facial was like nothing I had ever experienced The elite brand called Pevonia Bo-tanica is made from all natural ingredients including natural seaweed and plants extract products Like every other facial they begin by cleansing and exfoliating your skin to rid it of any impurities (including that City grime) But itrsquos the pulse and pressure of the facial massage thatrsquos followed by a caviar mask which is originally hot and as it hardens and dries be-comes cool ndash itrsquos this combination that leaves your face glow-ing and rejuvenated

My second treatment was the champagne amp caviar mas-sage The masseuse applied just the right amount of pressure (firm and steadily) for a deep tissue massage Once my whole body was kneaded and covered with the Pevonia massage oil (while I slept I was so relaxed I felt as if time had stopped) she began to pour a whole bottle of champagne on me It felt warm and surprisingly relaxing The next step was to shower and return to the massage table for a second rub down with the caviar cream It felt heavenly and left my skin soft and glowing NOTE The same caviar cream is available for hand and foot treatments as well

After every spa treatment I was offered several beverage and snack options I selected a refreshing pineapple gaz-pacho and a glass of champagne The snack awakens my hunger and I decided that it was time to feed my soul and find some sustenance Everything at Curtain Bluff tastes so fresh and natural There are such a variety of food options that it is impossible not to find something on the menu to entice your appetite They are proud to lower their carbon footprint by growing many fruits and vegetables on the is-land and even the herbs they use to brew your tea at the Spa and Restaurants is grown in the Spas very own gar-den Everything except the red meat is grown organically and cultivated on the grounds And what is the result The amazing natural flavor and very healthy meal quick sug-gestion Make sure to try the tomatoes mangoes and other fruits and veggies the taste is so different from what you can find in the US Also there are two restaurants The Open-Walled Tamarind Tree serving breakfast and candle-lit dinners and The Sea Grape restaurant where barefoot casual lunches and romantic dinners are enjoyed one step from the sand and a few feet from the waterrsquos edge

Its pretty clear Curtain Bluff is the ultimate lifestyle destination for feeding your body mind and soul Its time to pamper yourself

LIVID MAGAZINE115lividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

the simplicity of relaxtion

with a glass of champagne

LIVID MAGAZINE 116 wwwlividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

fabulous wine cellar be sure to ask for a private

tasting

nothing puts you more at ease with a beautiful view to end your eventful day

the Antigua restaurants has extraordinary cuisines

LIVID MAGAZINE117lividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

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Page 3: An All-Inclusive Caribbean beauty affair - Curtain Bluffcurtainbluff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Livid-Magazine.pdf · An All-Inclusive Caribbean beauty affair Review by Olga

Leaving the city that never sleeps behind I escaped to an all-inclusive Caribbean paradise Upon landing in Antigua amp Barbuda I was quickly impressed how this island that is still a little underdeveloped is so breathtakingly beautiful in its simplicity

On the ride from the airport we passed varying views like scenes from a book written long ago There were a few older women carrying jars on their heads (I donrsquot think that I can do that now) with perfect balance I smelled the organic mar-ket as we passed through the middle of town a beautiful old cathedral and a little further on you cross a rain forest thatrsquos really something to behold I thought to myself how lovely it is to be surrounded with such natural beauty

As we passed the rainforest my cab driver mentioned the zip lining there Actually I felt as though we were zipping along for soon I saw the famous bluff (or high cliff) and I knew that we would soon arrive at our destination the famous Curtain Bluff Resort The late Howard Hulford opened the resort on this cliff in 1962 Howard began looking for a perfect piece of land in the Caribbean on which to build a quiet sanctu-ary for his family and friends since the late 1950s He finally found it on the south coast of Antigua Curtain Bluff started as a 22-room resort that was named after the bluff (rocky promontory) that separates its two beaches Since then Cur-

tain Bluff has grown constantly improving adding rooms (72 now) and facilities to become one of the best resorts in the Caribbean It has the most amazing landscape - not flat but mountainous surrounded by views of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean Its the perfect place to find peace indulge in total relaxation and the best part is that there is something for everyone (in terms of activities) I really felt inspired to feed my body mind and soul

Therersquos nothing like the purity of fresh mountain air to in-spire you to go outdoors and get physical There is time every day at Curtain Bluff to enjoy a different activity I especially delighted in practicing yoga on the deck in front of the ocean It was so empowering and soothing at the same time They also offer Pilates that helps your body loosen and feel very relaxed afterwards Or perhaps yoursquod also enjoy a round of tennis snorkeling by the reef swimming or simply swinging in a hammock to the rhythm of the waveshellipitrsquos your vaca-tion so you decide And you know what the best part is That almost all of the activities with the exception of a few above-and-beyond luxuries (Cuban cigars vintage wines and spa treatments) are included in the room rate so you never have to be concern about breaking your budget

My Caribbean affair with beauty continued as I arranged to go to the Spa and work on relaxing my mind The Spa opened

LIVID MAGAZINE 114 lividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

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originally in 2007 and recently won an award as the best spa on the island Actually they offer the most unique and cus-tomized treatments available nowhere else In addition to the standard nail hair facials and massages they have two sig-nature treatments that cannot be missed A caviar facial and a caviar amp champagne massage The facial was like nothing I had ever experienced The elite brand called Pevonia Bo-tanica is made from all natural ingredients including natural seaweed and plants extract products Like every other facial they begin by cleansing and exfoliating your skin to rid it of any impurities (including that City grime) But itrsquos the pulse and pressure of the facial massage thatrsquos followed by a caviar mask which is originally hot and as it hardens and dries be-comes cool ndash itrsquos this combination that leaves your face glow-ing and rejuvenated

My second treatment was the champagne amp caviar mas-sage The masseuse applied just the right amount of pressure (firm and steadily) for a deep tissue massage Once my whole body was kneaded and covered with the Pevonia massage oil (while I slept I was so relaxed I felt as if time had stopped) she began to pour a whole bottle of champagne on me It felt warm and surprisingly relaxing The next step was to shower and return to the massage table for a second rub down with the caviar cream It felt heavenly and left my skin soft and glowing NOTE The same caviar cream is available for hand and foot treatments as well

After every spa treatment I was offered several beverage and snack options I selected a refreshing pineapple gaz-pacho and a glass of champagne The snack awakens my hunger and I decided that it was time to feed my soul and find some sustenance Everything at Curtain Bluff tastes so fresh and natural There are such a variety of food options that it is impossible not to find something on the menu to entice your appetite They are proud to lower their carbon footprint by growing many fruits and vegetables on the is-land and even the herbs they use to brew your tea at the Spa and Restaurants is grown in the Spas very own gar-den Everything except the red meat is grown organically and cultivated on the grounds And what is the result The amazing natural flavor and very healthy meal quick sug-gestion Make sure to try the tomatoes mangoes and other fruits and veggies the taste is so different from what you can find in the US Also there are two restaurants The Open-Walled Tamarind Tree serving breakfast and candle-lit dinners and The Sea Grape restaurant where barefoot casual lunches and romantic dinners are enjoyed one step from the sand and a few feet from the waterrsquos edge

Its pretty clear Curtain Bluff is the ultimate lifestyle destination for feeding your body mind and soul Its time to pamper yourself

LIVID MAGAZINE115lividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

the simplicity of relaxtion

with a glass of champagne

LIVID MAGAZINE 116 wwwlividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

fabulous wine cellar be sure to ask for a private

tasting

nothing puts you more at ease with a beautiful view to end your eventful day

the Antigua restaurants has extraordinary cuisines

LIVID MAGAZINE117lividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

PH

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Page 4: An All-Inclusive Caribbean beauty affair - Curtain Bluffcurtainbluff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Livid-Magazine.pdf · An All-Inclusive Caribbean beauty affair Review by Olga

originally in 2007 and recently won an award as the best spa on the island Actually they offer the most unique and cus-tomized treatments available nowhere else In addition to the standard nail hair facials and massages they have two sig-nature treatments that cannot be missed A caviar facial and a caviar amp champagne massage The facial was like nothing I had ever experienced The elite brand called Pevonia Bo-tanica is made from all natural ingredients including natural seaweed and plants extract products Like every other facial they begin by cleansing and exfoliating your skin to rid it of any impurities (including that City grime) But itrsquos the pulse and pressure of the facial massage thatrsquos followed by a caviar mask which is originally hot and as it hardens and dries be-comes cool ndash itrsquos this combination that leaves your face glow-ing and rejuvenated

My second treatment was the champagne amp caviar mas-sage The masseuse applied just the right amount of pressure (firm and steadily) for a deep tissue massage Once my whole body was kneaded and covered with the Pevonia massage oil (while I slept I was so relaxed I felt as if time had stopped) she began to pour a whole bottle of champagne on me It felt warm and surprisingly relaxing The next step was to shower and return to the massage table for a second rub down with the caviar cream It felt heavenly and left my skin soft and glowing NOTE The same caviar cream is available for hand and foot treatments as well

After every spa treatment I was offered several beverage and snack options I selected a refreshing pineapple gaz-pacho and a glass of champagne The snack awakens my hunger and I decided that it was time to feed my soul and find some sustenance Everything at Curtain Bluff tastes so fresh and natural There are such a variety of food options that it is impossible not to find something on the menu to entice your appetite They are proud to lower their carbon footprint by growing many fruits and vegetables on the is-land and even the herbs they use to brew your tea at the Spa and Restaurants is grown in the Spas very own gar-den Everything except the red meat is grown organically and cultivated on the grounds And what is the result The amazing natural flavor and very healthy meal quick sug-gestion Make sure to try the tomatoes mangoes and other fruits and veggies the taste is so different from what you can find in the US Also there are two restaurants The Open-Walled Tamarind Tree serving breakfast and candle-lit dinners and The Sea Grape restaurant where barefoot casual lunches and romantic dinners are enjoyed one step from the sand and a few feet from the waterrsquos edge

Its pretty clear Curtain Bluff is the ultimate lifestyle destination for feeding your body mind and soul Its time to pamper yourself

LIVID MAGAZINE115lividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

the simplicity of relaxtion

with a glass of champagne

LIVID MAGAZINE 116 wwwlividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

fabulous wine cellar be sure to ask for a private

tasting

nothing puts you more at ease with a beautiful view to end your eventful day

the Antigua restaurants has extraordinary cuisines

LIVID MAGAZINE117lividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

PH

OT

O C

RE

DIT

ph

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lga

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Page 5: An All-Inclusive Caribbean beauty affair - Curtain Bluffcurtainbluff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Livid-Magazine.pdf · An All-Inclusive Caribbean beauty affair Review by Olga

the simplicity of relaxtion

with a glass of champagne

LIVID MAGAZINE 116 wwwlividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

fabulous wine cellar be sure to ask for a private

tasting

nothing puts you more at ease with a beautiful view to end your eventful day

the Antigua restaurants has extraordinary cuisines

LIVID MAGAZINE117lividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

PH

OT

O C

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ph

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lga

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Page 6: An All-Inclusive Caribbean beauty affair - Curtain Bluffcurtainbluff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Livid-Magazine.pdf · An All-Inclusive Caribbean beauty affair Review by Olga

fabulous wine cellar be sure to ask for a private

tasting

nothing puts you more at ease with a beautiful view to end your eventful day

the Antigua restaurants has extraordinary cuisines

LIVID MAGAZINE117lividmagazinecom

living it daily living it daily

PH

OT

O C

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DIT

ph

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lga

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