March 2015
| Business World
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Founded by Mrs. Ann Embericos, a race
horse enthusiast turned luxury development
pioneer, the 96 guest rooms showcase the
charm and character of a resort built for re-
laxation and retreat. With each room outfit-
ted with its own patio or balcony, access to
the water is just steps away. From water ac-
tivities such as paddle boarding, sailing and
kayaking to the four lagoon-style freshwa-
ter swimming pools, living a life of health as
wealth is a prime luxury at the Colony Club.
For Vice President of Sales, Marketing and
E-commerce Sylvia Scholey, that’s all part of
the Colony Club’s plan.
“We’re seeing that customers are following
a more active lifestyle and want more than
just a beach holiday. They want to stay fit,
eat healthy and explore their surroundings,”
Scholey said.
“At Colony Club, we cater to these needs
by offering complimentary fitness classes
and water sports, bespoke island tours and
unique activities such as stand up paddling
to swimming with the Turtles, organic gar-
dens and accommodate the increasing need
for dietary restrictions (from vegetarian to
gluten free),” she continued.
Whether its dining at the Laguna Restaurant
and feasting on the seasonal menu inspired
by the produce from the resort’s own Organ-
ic Garden, or dining right by the sea at the
Sunset Bar and Terrace, Colony Club gives
guests’ a unique look at the storied folklore
of Barbados.
“Guests love our ‘Rum Tour of Barbados’
where we take guests off the beaten track to
really understand the essence of rum, from
the field to the glass and why it is so special
to the Bajan culture,” Scholey said. “We go
to the plantations, the boutique distilleries,
the infamous Mount Gay centre and most
