Cap Juluca’s current owners, Charles and Linda Hickox, officially reopened their idyllic all-beachfront luxury boutique resort for the winter season on Tuesday, November 1.
Mr. and Mrs. Hickox flew to Anguilla for the reopening which was celebrated with a staff party, on Monday evening, at Blue Restaurant. “We want to welcome you back for our 30th Anniversary Season,” Mr. Hickox told the many employees. “As you all know, we were in the process of a deal this summer but, unfortunately on September 30, despite our having given the prospective buyer four requested extensions, he was unable to close. Right now we have been out of contact for over 30 days and it is unknown as to whether the deal will be resurrected.That being said, we are here to let you know that it’s business as usual and we will run Cap Juluca as we have in the past by making make our guests feel very special, which is why they keep returning. We have repeat guests of over 25 years and we thank you very much for your support.”
Linda Hickox, who joined in expressing thanks to the staff said: “It’s our amazing guest experience that has put us head and shoulders above the competition with you, our gracious and devoted staff, pampering our destination travelers from around the globe and making them feel at home from the moment they arrive. There is no other property-anywhere – that has the Heart and Soul that Cap Juluca does and, for that, Charles and I can never express our gratitude – we are truly blessed to have you as such a wonderful extended family. We are here tonight to celebrate you and the beginning of our 30th season. We had a wonderful season last year and look forward to the many guests making lasting vacation memories this year as they enjoy our exciting winter line-up of activities and all that Cap Juluca and Anguilla have to offer.”
Earlier, Cap Juluca’s Asset Manager, Eric Prevette, stressed the resort’s commitment to Anguilla, its staff, and its guests, and looked forward to a successful season with increased bookings and competitive service.
Recently, Cap Juluca was again named the number one Beach Resort in Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards; and the resort’s signature fine dining Pimms Restaurant’s outstanding wine programme received another prestigious Award of Excellence commendation from Wine Spectator magazine.
For the coming season, Chef Juan Bochenski will feature new innovative world and Anguillian-inspired menus at the resort’s dining venues including Blue Restaurant for casual breakfast and lunch dining; Spice Restaurant for cocktails, dinner and live entertainment; and the signature Pimms restaurant which will open on Saturday, November 5. Blue’s weekly beach BBQ, with live entertainment, will re-launch in December. In addition, the resort’s staff has been busily preparing for the new season by carefully refreshing all guestrooms and public spaces throughout the property.
Meanwhile, plans are also being made as the Hickox family looks forward to celebrating Cap Juluca’s 30th Anniversary in 2017.
