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The Crane

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Built in 1887, the Crane was the first resort hotel on Barbados. In the 1970's Oliver Messel revamped the main building; a more recent redo has taken the Crane into prime time, adding three buildings with sprawling mahogany suites and private plunge pools. Another renovation is slated for 2011.

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From Travel + Leisure, Dec 2008

“On certain fragrant evenings in Barbados, when an overripe mango moon seems ready to burst, the island gives itself over...” MORE>>

– “The Rebirth of Barbados”

From Travel + Leisure, Dec 2003

“Some 115 years old, the Crane was the first resort hotel on Barbados. In the 1970's Oliver Messel revamped the main building; a more recent redo has taken the Crane into prime time, adding three buildings with sprawling mahogany suites and private plunge pools....” MORE>>

–Laura Begley, “Best of Barbados”

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