A private community of luxurious beachfront apartments and penthouses with views facing the exclusive West Coast of Barbados, at Sandy Cove you can enjoy secluded soft coral beaches and lush tropical gardens.

Sheltered by an unspoilt reef, lapped by the sparkling Caribbean Sea and nestled on a cliff-top amongst two acres of landscaped gardens with steps carved into the coral cliff that lead down from the private gardens to pristine sandy beaches.There are twelve spacious three-bedroom apartments - each with a plunge pool, ocean facing patio, master bedroom suite and two further bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

All homes are air-conditioned with well equipped kitchens and laundry rooms, and the development also has a private gym and sauna, secure parking, a state-of-the-art communications network and on-site maintenance staff.

Sandy Cove is next to the famous Cliff Restaurant and a short drive from Holetown where world-class golf, polo and water sports facilities are all in the vicinity. 

Prices start at USD 3.25 million.

For more information, please contact natalie.s@quintessentially.com.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind sail from either the prestigious Sandy Lane or Port St Charles Marina and sail along the platinum West Coast of Barbados and the equally scenic South Coast of the island.

You will be welcomed with a continental breakfast to start your day off in the right way. All guests will then get a chance to take part in an interactive sailing experience and can become a crew member for the day - hoisting the sails and winching alongside other exciting activities for the not-so-adventurous such as water-skiing and snorkelling. Then, once you have worked up your appetite, guests will be treated to a lavish buffet lunch. This truly is a day of luxury whilst getting a chance to view Barbados from the spectacular Caribbean Sea.

For more information or to book, please contact nasma@quintessentially.com.

Raffles Canouan boasts 148 suites and rooms, five signature restaurants, a large freshwater swimming pool, tennis, watersports, a kids’ club and creche and the magnificent Raffles Amrita spa featuring nine hillside and two over-the-water treatment suites.

Members who stay between 5th January – 15th February 2009 will be able to take advantage of the Flight Concierge package where you will be able to stay for seven nights or more in any Garden View accommodation and receive a roundtrip shared charter on a twin-propeller aircraft from Barbados (40-55 minutes transfer), a guaranteed upgrade to Ocean Orchestra view accommodation, and even get your seventh night free.

As an added bonus, book before 1st December and you will also receive two complimentary spa massage treatments.

Package rates start at USD 6,120 including tax for two, so for more information on this incredible offer, or to book, please contact qbarbados@quintessentially.com.

The Diamonds International Challenge is rated as one of the most prestigious horse racing events on the island and 2008 marks the ninth year of this distinguished series.

It is an event not to be missed so Diamonds International has invited all Quintessentially members on Saturday 6th and Friday 26th December to enjoy extraordinary days at the races at their VIP Lounge overlooking the racing track at the Garrison Savannah.

This Diamonds International experience is where the Barbadian glitterati gather to indulge in the private betting stations, drink chilled champagne, fine wines, tuck into canapés not to mention view or even purchase the spectacular array of fine diamond jewelry and other pieces at there event.

To RSVP, please contact rachel.m@quintessentially.com.

Quintessentially members are invited to a superb event hosted by Wine World at The Sandy Lane Country Club on Saturday 6th December from 6.30 - 9.30pm. At Christmas In A Glass, you will taste a selection of wine, enjoy Sandy Lane's canapés and hear live jazz by some renowned musical artists.

Tickets are USD 75 per guest, so to RSVP, please email rachel.m@quintessentially.com.

Art Basel Miami Beach, taking place in early December, is one of the hottest art fairs on the international art calendar. With more than 220 top art galleries from all corners of the globe – featuring artists from Africa, the Americas, and all across Europe and Asia – this fair is a must for anyone keen to keep up with the ever-evolving contemporary art scene. The extensive collection of artworks on display is combined with an exciting program of one-off exhibitions and related film, architectural, and design events.

To help you discern the extraordinary talent on view, Quintessentially Art’s team of advisors will be on hand to provide expert advice on potential acquisitions, and to guide you around this year's highlights. For both serious collectors and newcomers, a private tour of the fair will guarantee you the ultimate experience of America’s most important winter art fixture.

Private tours (maximum of four people) will cost USD 100 per person per hour, whilst group tours (minimum of five people) will cost USD 60 per person per hour.

Art Basel Miami Beach takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center (1901 Convention Center Dr.) from December 4-7.

For more information on this event please contact art@quintessentially.com.

The renowned Cliff Restaurant in Barbados has invited Quintessentially members to their Gala Evening in order to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

It’s one of the most highly anticipated New Year’s events on the island and this year their sumptuous gala buffet starts at 8pm after which an after-party will carry on well into the night where there'll be a DJ, lots of dancing and lots of laughs. The cost is USD 625 per person (plus 15% service). Beverages are not included and will be billed on consumption on the evening.

To make a reservation for this exclusive event, please email qbarbados@quintessentially.com.

Our members have always been our greatest asset and now Quintessentially is excited to offer you the opportunity to refer your business associates, friends and family for membership whilst also rewarding yourself with our new Refer a Friend programme.

Nominate a like-minded friend for membership and not only will we ensure that their application is fast-tracked, we will also arrange for their initial joining fee to be waived as a way of saying welcome.

Each time we accept the application of a new member who joins upon your referral, you will earn 'Q Points' which will be redeemable against valuable rewards, such as membership tier upgrades, complimentary extra months of membership and even weekend getaway breaks at luxury hotels - all courtesy of Quintessentially, as a token of our gratitude.

To find out more about referrals and how to start earning Q Points, visit our Refer a Friend page on the Quintessentially website https://secure.quintessentially.com/refer_a_friend.php.

Here at Quintessentially, we know how tough it is to shop for Christmas presents in the Caribbean, so we have put together a Christmas wish list to make things much easier for you this year. We can source anything your heart - or your partner’s heart – desires.

Some of our favourite featured items include The Collection by Alchemy from Heather Harrington Jones, The Visconti Black Divina pen, Chopard : Happy Diamonds 18K white gold Necklace, The Nintendo WII with all the accessories including the WII Fit, Ipods, Sony cameras, LCD TVs and so much more…..

For our full list or to order these perfect Christmas presents, please contact rachel.m@quintessentially.com.

Begin planning now for the annual Sundance Film Festival, which is taking place January 15–25 in Park City, Utah. The festival has grown to become one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, with last year’s festival attracting over 50,000 attendees. In a city with just 10,000 residents and only a few five-star hotels, celebrities, filmmakers, and fans alike scramble to find the best accommodations and the hottest places to go.

Now you can experience all the excitement and fun of the festival as a VIP guest of the RedCarpet Access program. Enjoy a complete VIP package, including deluxe accommodations in a top luxury hotel for three nights (Stein Eriksen Lodge, Hotel Park City, or Grand Summit Resort Hotel at the Canyons), daily breakfast for two, airport transfers, a dedicated car service with your own on-call driver, VIP cabanas at Harry O’s and Buddha Lounge or Zone Bar, dinner for two at Chefdance each night (featuring some of the world’s most famous chefs), two screening passes for pre-selected films each day (excluding the day of arrival and departure), two ski passes for any of the three ski resorts in Park City, and more.

This incredible package is available from January 15-18, 18-21, or 22-25, and costs USD 7,500 per person (based on double occupancy). Package dates can be changed or extended based on availability.

Please e-mail qbarbados@quintessentially.com for more information or to book. Please note, space is very limited and requests will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Barbados Jazz Festival, which celebrates the best in international and local jazz talent, has become a major annual Caribbean event.

The upcoming festival will be hosted in Barbados from Monday 12th – Sunday 18th January. Some of the main headliners of the festival will be artists such as James Blunt, Angie Stone and Chrisette Michelle. The schedule is as follows and Quintessentially Caribbean can access tickets for any of these events for our members.

Wednesday 14th January – James Blunt at the Garfield Sobers Complex, 8pm
Saturday 17th January – Angie Stone at the Farley Hill National Park, 12pm
Sunday 18th January – Chrisette Michele at the Farley Hill National Park, 1pm

For information, or to book tickets, please contact nasma@quintessentially.com.

Geejam is an ultra-luxury insider escape located in San San, close to Port Antonio, Jamaica. The property extends from the foothills of John Crow and Blue Mountain chains to the Caribbean waterfront. Home to the Errol Flynn Marina, it boasts a thriving hub of local culture, with a varied nightlife, including ska bars, reggae sound-systems and nightclubs. For more information, please see Benefits/Travel/Jamaica/Geejam.

Victoria Florist is a family run business that has been operating for over 25 years, Victoria Florist provide arrangements for all occasions – with a specialty in tropical, exotic flowers. They also have a line of fruit baskets and gourmet baskets which hold a delicious selection of food products and they are able to deliver island-wide. For more information please see Benefits/Shops/Barbados/Victoria Florist.