Go all out for Antigua: Welcome to Jumby Bay, the most expensive resort on the island

Go all out for Antigua: Welcome to the most expensive resort on the island, complete with its own yacht and nesting turtles. You'll never forget... Mark Palmer checks into the 'all-inclusive - and all-exclusive' resort at Jumby BayDespite the luxury on offer, he finds the 'atmosphere remains laid-back' Freddie Halliday also reveals what it's like to explore Antigua on a "tight budget"
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Posted: 22:01 GMT, Jan 13, 2023 | Update: 22:01 GMT, 13th Jan 2023

Here is an alternative slogan to sum up Jumby Bay: "All inclusive - and all exclusive", rather than " a private island paradise,” as she currently describes herself.
The all-inclusive is self-explanatory and an absolute joy: no signature endless chits every time you order another rum punch, or wondering what tip to add. Don't try to remember your room number - or even your name.
The exclusive part isn't too shabby either. For starters, getting there is ultra-exclusive. From the Antigua airport, it's a five-minute drive in a luxury car to a sleek private dock, then seven minutes aboard the resort's yacht.
On Upon arrival, you are offered a glass of something or other and a cool towel, followed by a light buggy ride to your suite or villa (no simple rooms here), where you receive a detailed "orientation". Then it's up to you how you spend your days.

"I've been here a week and barely seen a living soul," a guest tells me while waiting for a massage at the spa.
'Do you come here often?' I ask.
'As often as I can, but did you know this is supposed to be the most expensive hotel in the world? I'm told the average spend per night is £2,500. '
It is certainly the most expensive in Antigua. And it particularly appeals to those who enjoy being in the Caribbean without necessarily knowing much of the Caribbean beyond time, sway...

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Go all out for Antigua: Welcome to Jumby Bay, the most expensive resort on the island

Go all out for Antigua: Welcome to the most expensive resort on the island, complete with its own yacht and nesting turtles. You'll never forget... Mark Palmer checks into the 'all-inclusive - and all-exclusive' resort at Jumby BayDespite the luxury on offer, he finds the 'atmosphere remains laid-back' Freddie Halliday also reveals what it's like to explore Antigua on a "tight budget"

Posted: 22:01 GMT, Jan 13, 2023 | Update: 22:01 GMT, 13th Jan 2023

Here is an alternative slogan to sum up Jumby Bay: "All inclusive - and all exclusive", rather than " a private island paradise,” as she currently describes herself.

The all-inclusive is self-explanatory and an absolute joy: no signature endless chits every time you order another rum punch, or wondering what tip to add. Don't try to remember your room number - or even your name.

The exclusive part isn't too shabby either. For starters, getting there is ultra-exclusive. From the Antigua airport, it's a five-minute drive in a luxury car to a sleek private dock, then seven minutes aboard the resort's yacht.

On Upon arrival, you are offered a glass of something or other and a cool towel, followed by a light buggy ride to your suite or villa (no simple rooms here), where you receive a detailed "orientation". Then it's up to you how you spend your days.

Mark Palmer checks into Jumby Bay (above), the most expensive resort in Antigua

"I've been here a week and barely seen a living soul," a guest tells me while waiting for a massage at the spa.

'Do you come here often?' I ask.

'As often as I can, but did you know this is supposed to be the most expensive hotel in the world? I'm told the average spend per night is £2,500. '

It is certainly the most expensive in Antigua. And it particularly appeals to those who enjoy being in the Caribbean without necessarily knowing much of the Caribbean beyond time, sway...