LIGHTHOUSE BAY RESORT, BARBUDA, OFFERS UP CLOSE EXPERIENCE AT WORLD’S LARGEST FRIGATE BIRD SANCTUARY

03-05-2009

Low Bay, Barbuda (March 4, 2009) --  Lighthouse Bay Resort, an exclusive private island getaway in Barbuda, Eastern Caribbean, just a 15-minute flight from Antigua, provides its guests with an up close and personal encounter with the world’s largest frigate bird sanctuary.  Reachable only by boat and just 15 minutes from Lighthouse Bay, the nesting grounds are home to more than 5,000 frigate birds and 170 other bird species.  The one-hour excursion is priced at $54 for two people and $10 for each additional person.

 

            In mating season, from September to April, the male frigate bird displays a huge red breast to attract a female mate.  They lay on one egg on a nest, built precariously in the mangroves.  Frigate birds cannot walk or swim. They soar high in the clouds, live solely on fish and often steal fish from other birds.

 

            Lighthouse Bay Resort features nine luxuriously-appointed ocean-front guest rooms and suites with private balconies, highly personalized service from a staff of 25, resident gourmet chef and masseuse, 24-hour concierge, roof-top restaurant with 360-degree ocean views and 14 miles of pristine white and pink sand beach.  All elegant and spacious guest rooms and suites include lavish leather and mahogany furnishings, flat screen TV with satellite reception, iPod compatible surround-sound stereo, wireless internet and in-room laptop, personal safe, bathrobes, illuminated make-up mirror, hair dryer, original watercolor paintings from local artist Stephen Murphy, daily housekeeping and evening turn-down service.

 

            Guests dine on locally-prepared dishes using fresh Caribbean produce and catches from the sea.  Three meals, plus snacks, and drinks are all included.  The resort was recently recognized by Islands Magazine as among The Top Seven Spots That Promise A True Escape From Everything and by the New York Times as Number 3 of 39 Reasons To Go To The Caribbean in 2009.

 

            Lighthouse Bay Resort is base camp to explore Barbuda’s tranquility and signature activities of sailing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, lobster fishing, exploring hidden caves and bays, shell hunting and horseback riding. Tours are available to the world renowned Frigate Bird Sanctuary, Spanish Point, Two Foot Bay and Darby Caves.

 

            For more Lighthouse Bay Resort information and reservations, go to www.lighthousebayresort.com or call 1-888-836-5427.

 

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