JUMBY BAY JUMBY BAY ISLAND

TWO MILES OFF the northeast coast of Antigua , cut adrift in the Caribbean Sea and reached exclusively by boat , Jumby Bay Island is surrounded by bone-white beach and a mosaic of turquoise shallows . Here , occupying nearly a third of the island ’ s 300 acres , Jumby Bay resort is an exclusive beachfront hotel crowned by a beautiful 180- year old stone-and-mahogany Estate House . Jumby Bay is an exceptional island hideaway , one of the most beautiful – and now one of the most luxurious – in the Caribbean . Scattered either side of the Estate House , Jumby Bay ’ s rooms , suites and villas nestle amongst coconut palms and lush tropical foliage . Inviting the outdoors in , rooms have open-air bathrooms in lush , private courtyards , where the scent of orchids and bougainvilleas drift in on the breeze and the sound of sea on sand gently lulls you to sleep . Rich in indigenous materials like woven bamboo mats , cane chairs and rich teak furnishings , rooms have private verandas and elegant four-poster beds that echo the island ’ s colonial past . The jewel in Jumby Bay ’ s newly polished crown is its spa . There are six treatment suites arranged around a serene sculpture garden , each with sea-views that are rivalled only by those from the spectacular oceanfront infinity pool . Also newly renovated , the open-air Verandah restaurant and bar serves market-fresh produce and freshly caught seafood in a stunning setting overlooking the beach . It also boasts a cooking school . Alternatively , there is a brasserie by the pool and Mediterranean fine dining in the graceful Estate House Restaurant , which has one of the most extensive wine cellars in the Caribbean . Lined by white-cushioned sun loungers , thatched umbrellas , and hammocks strung between palm trees , Jumby Bay beach is a sumptuous spot for hours of unrepentant indolence . You may even enjoy frosted daiquiris and fresh sorbets delivered by the friendly and attentive staff members . Across the island , Pasture Bay offers one of many secluded beaches , reachable by bike along shaded nature trails . A natural preserve for endangered Hawksbill Turtles , the beach can double as the ultimate private picnic spot , with staff delivering hampers while you swim and sunbathe . A spectacularly luxurious hotel in the most sumptuous of settings , Jumby Bay is a privateisland resort to match any in the Caribbean .