Antigua open for business
Despite Hurricane Irma’s devastating blow to Barbuda, it is business as usual in Antigua. Hurricane Irma passed north of Antigua causing practically no damage and Tourism Director for Canada Colin Skerritt reminded travel industry stakeholders and vacationers, “It is important to note that.. Antigua hosts 98% of tourists. The effects of Hurricane Irma on the […]
Barbuda ravaged by Hurricane Irma
Some of you around the world may have heard about the devastating hurricane that passed through the Caribbean last week. Antigua, where the Elmsbridge team is headquartered, was very fortunate to be spared any serious damage as the island was not directly hit. Our sister island Barbuda which lies 30 miles north, however, took the […]
Design conscious or image-obsessed?
For the past few years, the travel world has been somewhat obsessed with millennials. Hotels and tour companies have been racing to reinvent themselves for the demographic. Many of the innovations have been great: fast and free Wi-Fi, intuitive tech, in-room workout gear, communal work and social spaces, cool design, locavore restaurants, Instagram-ready tableaus and […]
River Course 7th Best in Canada
Elmsbridge founder Brian Dobbin’s Humber Valley Resort golf course which he developed and built in 2005 has once again been voted one of North America’s top courses. This week North American powerhouse magazine Score Golf announced the River Course at Humber Valley Resort #7 of over 2,000 courses in Canada. Judged on their beauty, challenge level, […]
Airbnb strengthens Antigua relationship
Airbnb’s growth strategy in the region is being spearheaded with a public policy agenda that will see the platform potentially incorporate tax payments making it easier for hosts to pay taxes, and for governments to collect them. Airbnb’s Shawn Sullivan who is the Public Policy Lead for Central America and the Caribbean, was in Antigua […]
Nelson’s Retreat site purchased
The Nelson’s Retreat site has been purchased by funding partner Operose Capital for Elmsbridge to develop the site as a new-generation hotel for younger travelers. The goal for the Nelson’s Retreat team was to create a cool place to meet people, relax and enjoy English Harbour on the south coast of Antigua. The design, location […]
Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th Birthday
Next week marks the 150th birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright and whether you simply fondly recall discovering his work on a childhood field trip or you plan vacations around venturing to his masterpieces, we all have a soft spot for America’s most beloved architect. Architectural Digest has highlighted a few unique ways to celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright’s […]
More than just Ice Hockey – Unique Homes Magazine
Elmsbridge Archive Unique Homes Magazine July 2007 Excerpt: Humber Valley Resort, on 2,200 acres on Deer Lake and the Humber River in Canada’s eastern-most province, Newfoundland, is finding great favor with Europeans. The newest, in Newfoundland, is creating quite a buzz in Europe. Famed Canadian course guru Doug Carrick designed the 18-hole River Course. Owners […]
Adventures in wild Newfoundland with Brian Dobbin
Casting for 40lb salmon on one of the best fishing rivers in the world, knowing there is barely another human being for 500 miles, has got to rank as one of the most exciting experiences of a lifetime. Discovered by the Vikings 500 years before Columbus ever set foot in the Americas, Newfoundland is only […]
World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. Worldwide, people are coming together today to discuss solutions to plastic pollution and preventing marine litter for a healthier ocean and a better future. Why celebrate World Oceans Day? The answer is striking in its simplicity; a healthy world ocean […]
