
The white and turquoise color palette at this luxury all-inclusive complements the stunning beach on Antigua’s southern coast perfectly. The resort also draws visitors with experiences like fishing charters, scuba diving, sailing and included nonmotorized water sports activities, such as kayaking, windsurfing and paddleboarding.ĭon’t forget to make time for a specialized treatment at the color therapy spa tucked in the garden, too, when you’re not enjoying complimentary morning pilates, yoga or meditation sessions.Īll-inclusive rates at Hermitage Bay start around $1,684 per night for double occupancy. You may find it hard to leave your well-appointed suite, but most travelers do to unwind at the beach and by the main pool. Some even have private plunge pools for an extra dose of luxury while on vacation. No matter where they are, though, they feature outdoor showers and decks facing the ocean. The 30 suites at Hermitage Bay are stand-alone bungalows on the hillside, beachfront or with a view of the gardens. Its organic gardens supply the on-site Caribbean restaurant (which accommodates vegan and vegetarian diets), while several solar energy initiatives and sustainable construction efforts are implemented to protect its beautiful surroundings. This longstanding favorite is nestled in a quiet hillside corner overlooking its namesake bay on Antigua’s west coast. You can also sign up for a rum tasting or Caribbean cooking class, both of which the all-inclusive room rates also cover. You can even send the littles to the Jumby Explorers Kids Club for some supervised fun in the sun while you splurge on a massage, facial or body wrap with an ocean view at the spa.įor meals, you’ll dine on locally sourced foods at a variety of restaurants, including Mediterranean-inspired fine dining at The Estate House and freshly caught seafood, aged steaks and weekly barbecue parties at The Jumby Bay Verandah. Spend your days lolling on the beach or by one of three pools, or try your hand at complimentary water sports like Hobie Cat sailing, wakeboarding and kayaking.īoat trips around the island with snorkeling included are also part of the all-inclusive package. Once you’re on the resort’s island, expect attentive staff, white powdery sand and bright green inland pastures dotted with sheep.

It feels miles away from civilization, yet it’s only a 10-minute speedboat ride away from Antigua. It only gets better from there at this 300-acre private island escape, which has 40 open-air villas and suites spread across the island, including 12 new beach house-style suites that face the ocean. If you appreciate the finer things in life, you’ll love that the house champagne at Jumby Bay Island is Moet & Chandon and that it flows freely.
