Antigua and Barbuda
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Antigua
Antigua is a tranquil island enjoying secluded beaches and coral reefs. Its soft powdery beaches, glistening turquoise waters, gentle hills, winding rocky coastline and attractive harbours make it a luxury resort. You can explore its natural beauty with a variety of watersports such as scuba diving; snorkelling and deep-sea fishing excursions or you can see its delight in luxury by chartering a yacht. Days are spent lazing around the pool or on the beaches sipping tropical drinks, sampling fine cuisine and enjoying the highest personal service. Alternatively, you can challenge yourself on championship golf courses or see the island from a different view by helicopter. Enjoy Antigua’s easy-going appeal and bask in its idyllic backdrop of gentle hills, secluded beaches and attractive maritime harbours.
Blue Waters Hotel – Blue Waters is a premium resort providing an intimate haven for all the family. Situated in extensive tropical gardens with cascading bougainvillea, hibiscus and shady palm trees, it is located by two secluded beaches. The resort is family-run and staff are committed to ensuring your stay is as comfortable as possible. Thoughtful extras such as a babysitting service are available when you need time alone to explore the island or to enjoy a quiet meal. Its 82 stylish rooms enjoy sea or 17-acre garden views with patios or balconies. For an ultimate treat, ask about Rock Cottage, once awarded ‘Best Waterfront Villa in the World’, by Harpers Queen. Delicious meals are served in the al fresco Palm Restaurant where you can unwind in the Caribbean breeze to sea views. Alternatively, Vyvien’s Restaurant, styled in nautical themes offers tantalising wine and cuisine.
There is an array of activities on offer for adults and children, which include a gym, beauty salon and spa, tennis court, pool and billiards and video games. The hotel can also arrange water-skiing, golf, deep-sea fishing, horse riding, para-sailing and casino excursions.
Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort – Jumby Bay is an exclusive hideaway located by some of the world’s best beaches. You will arrive by boat to this elite-calibre resort, situated on a 300 acre private island off the coast of Antigua, to the spectacular sight of lush landscape, rare tropical flowers and majestic palm trees.
There are 40 suites and 11 villas spread across nearly one third of the island, you will feel ensconced in a secluded hideaway. Offering sea views, the suites provide added extras such as hammocks and private plunge pool. The luxury villas are equipped with all the modern conveniences you will need for the ultimate comfort.
Alfresco dining is available at The Verandah for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving light and healthy dishes inspired by fresh local ingredients and the fusion of Caribbean and European cuisine. Dinner is served at the historic Estate House located in a 230-year-old colonial plantation manor. Children are well catered for where they can join organised activities such as treasure hunts and tracking sea turtles with fully qualified child-care staff.
Galley Bay – Award winning Galley Bay’s exclusive and rustic appeal makes it the quintessential luxury experience. Secluded amidst 40 acres of tropical gardens between a lagoon and a bird sanctuary, it enjoys an unrivalled setting on a private beach. The resort has 93 suites and cottages in thatch, bamboo and terracotta, with louvred windows and wooden decks, they feature rattan furnishings and colourful local art, being influenced by Caribbean and Gauguin inspired Tahitian style. The majority are ensconced on the white-sand beach, the rest with private splash pools lie within the gardens. Your table at the oceanfront Seagrape Restaurant awaits you to feast on award-winning Euro-Caribbean cuisine. Alternatively, the cosy Gauguin Restaurant serves delicious grill-type fare in thatched cabanas by candlelight to the rhythmic sound of rolling waves. Facilities include a swimming pool with cascading waterfall, watersports, fitness centre, tennis court, games room, bicycles, jogging trails and a beauty salon.
Carlisle Bay – Carlisle Bay blends contemporary chic with outstanding natural beauty. The luxury boutique hotel lies on the sandy shores of a sweeping bay against a backdrop of rolling hills and rainforest. Sister hotel to the award winning One Aldwych in London, Carlisle Bay is fabously stylish with cool, calm interiors and a contemplative ambience. It provides the ultimate five-star experience for adults and children alike.
Eighty-two spacious ocean-facing suites styled with bespoke furniture, sumptuous silks and crisp white linen, feature a balcony or terrace. Fruit is delivered daily and you can wake to the aroma of fresh espresso.
The Blue Spa offers luxurious treatments, a sauna, plunge pools, a beauty salon, gym, personal trainers and yoga and pilates classes. Two outstanding restaurants provide sumptuous cuisine. Indigo on the Beach serves healthy grills, seafood and salads while East offers exciting Asian food in a stunning setting.
There is a children’s kids club for the children to indulge in.
Curtain Bluff – As a fully-inclusive resort, Curtain Bluff will leave you feeling truly pampered. For over 40 years this luxurious hotel has been attracting guests with its promise of impeccable service and a friendly, Caribbean feel. Tropical gardens surround the main dining area, making it a relaxing environment for fine cuisine, and wine tasting is held in the hotels famous cellar. The new stylish Beach Club Restaurant and bar is open for a light lunch on the sand. Beautifully appointed rooms and suites have private balconies and stunning ocean views, the Morris and Grace Bay suites have Jacuzzis on their balconies. Curtain Bluff is a favourite choice amongst sports lovers, couples and families alike.
Hodges Bay Club – DUE TO OPEN OCTOBER 2008
This reasonably low-rise, discreet property comprises 114 rooms, with a range of grades from Club Suite up to Ocean Front Houses. It has three pools, a spa and a kids club. Located a couple of miles from St John’s in the west of the island, a couple of miles from the international airport.
With its three restaurants and impressive chef credentials, Hodges Bay is a must-try for food-lovers. The concept at the main restaurant, Taboo, will be tasting menus of many small dishes. Executive chef Barnaby Jones was trained by three-Michelin starred chef Michael Bras. The resort is designed by Syntax, the architects behind Chiva Som in Thailand and many other hotel and spa projects.
Barbuda
Barbuda is a small island located by a twenty-minute flight from Antigua. The Island offers excellent offshore fishing and world-class scuba diving along the perfect white sandy beaches you would expect to find in this part of the world. Barbuda is one of those Caribbean islands that is and will probably remain unspoilt for many years to come.
Beach House – serenely situated on the south of the island, the sanctuary-like Beach House provides exceptionally attentive and individual service. The perfect companion to Barbuda’s idyllic scenery, the airy design encompasses a sumptuous Clubhouse and an inviting swimming pool surrounded by expansive decking where you can enjoy the glorious views across the 18-mile beach as you relax.
Personal Service Ambassadors attend to guests’ every whim, providing culinary delights and organising desired activities. Whether you settle down on your own private deck, by the pool or in the stylish clubhouse, food and drink can be served directly to you, allowing you to enjoy the luxurious surroundings The Beach House has to offer. A private decked terrace overlooking the ocean complements the cool interior of each luscious suite, which hosts a king-size-four-poster bed, a personal direct-dial mobile phone and an espresso machine.
Fact File
Flying time: 8 hours 40 minutes (Direct)
Time difference: 4 hours behind GMT
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar, although the US Dollar is widely accepted
Recommended for:
- Couples and families
- Beaches and watersports
- A twin-centre holiday with Anguilla, St Kitts, Nevis, St.Martin and St.Barths
- A great variety of luxury all-inclusive resorts
Weather
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