Luxury Holiday at the Jumby Bay in Antigua
If you’re looking for a holiday spot that will leave you rejuvenated rather than disappointed, consider Antigua, a 108 square mile island in the Caribbean. Taking a luxury holiday in Antigua can be whatever you want it to be. You can fill your days with activities, shopping and sightseeing, or you can spend your days relaxing and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. To put it simply, Antigua has something for everyone.
Of course, the hotel you choose while on holiday is almost as important as the destination. At Jumby Bay Hotel, you will be treated as the special guest you are. A hotel employee will greet you at the airport and then take you by boat to the hotel, which is located on a 300-acre private island just two miles north of Antigua. Because this beautiful hotel is surrounded by beautiful beaches and tropical foliage, you may be tempted to spend your entire holiday right there, without ever leaving the hotel. But with so many things to do and see, be sure to explore Antigua and the surrounding areas, and you will experience the holiday of a lifetime.
Water lovers will not be disappointed and will find a variety of exciting ways to spend the day. Antigua hosts an annual sailing week, as well as a yacht regatta, where hundreds of yachts from around the world compete. Sport fishing, kite-surfing and kite-boarding are another popular sport. In fact, Andrew Phillip, a world renowned kite-surfer, trains frequently in Antigua. You will find some of the most beautiful beaches, including undisturbed beaches like Hermitage Bay. Because Hermitage Bay is not well-known, you will need an off-road vehicle to get there. Once there, you can relax in the sun on the beautiful white sand or take a swim.
If shopping is what you love, you won’t be disappointed. From Colombian Emeralds International, one of the largest duty-free jewelers in the world, to Exotic Antigua, a clothing and accessory store, Antigua has something for everyone. Lipstick is a retailer offering duty-free perfume, skin care and cosmetics, while Quin Farara & Company Ltd. has a wide selection of wine and other spirits, as well as cigars and tobacco.
After a day of shopping, you will certainly need to be pampered and relax. Akparo is a salon on the waterfront, boasting international professionals to cater to all of your beauty and massage needs. At night, there are many fine restaurants, after which you may choose to relax and enjoy a movie at the Deluxe Cinemas or perhaps try your luck at gambling at King’s Casino.
For the outdoor adventurer, the Sam Hike Club is a group of nature lovers who meet every Saturday at 5:00 a.m. to explore the island, or the Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour will take you on an amazing journey through the rainforest. Another way to explore the island is with Detour Bike Trails, which offers tours in areas of Antigua not accessible by four-wheeled vehicles that are visited only by those adventurous enough to take this exciting tour.