With its own white sand beach and dock, this is the boutique property of choice when it comes to wanting unparalleled privacy right at the centre of Antigua’s beating cultural heart.
Jumby Bay Island
Jumby Bay Island
Set on its own dot of an island a six minute boat ride off the coast of Antigua, this estate’s reputation often precedes it, and for good reason.
Set on its own dot of an island a six minute boat ride off the coast of Antigua, this estate’s reputation often precedes it, and for good reason.
Much like the Antiguan word that inspired its name (jumbee meaning ‘playful spirit’), the laid-back feeling of Jumby Bay Island is tangible from the moment you step onto the welcome dock. The fortunate few who make it here are encouraged to roam wild and free. A destination in its own right, this is an alternative bolthole from the flashier hot spots in this part of the world, like chichi St Barths and the celebrity magnet of Mustique.
Style abounds on Jumby, to be sure, but it’s a style that’s beach chic and has an appreciation for the finer things in life – it is really not the kind of place to come looking for manicured golf courses and non-stop nightlife.
- 40 rooms and suites; 14 villas; 21 private residences
- Reachable only by boat, there’s not a car in sight, only lush trails and winding cycle paths
- On this private island, everything is included, from Taittinger on the terrace and à la carte by the sea, to beach parties, cocktails and fine wines
- A social island where activities include snorkelling expeditions, kayak tours, cooking classes, rum tastings, sunset cocktail cruise, beach BBQ and Managers’ Wine Down evenings
- The hawksbill turtle program is the longest running, privately funded project of its kind
- 40 rooms and suites; 14 villas; 21 private residences
- Reachable only by boat, there’s not a car in sight, only lush trails and winding cycle paths
- On this private island, everything is included, from Taittinger on the terrace and à la carte by the sea, to beach parties, cocktails and fine wines
- A social island where activities include snorkelling expeditions, kayak tours, cooking classes, rum tastings, sunset cocktail cruise, beach BBQ and Managers’ Wine Down evenings
- The hawksbill turtle program is the longest running, privately funded project of its kind
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GUIDE PRICE7 nights from £99,040 per familyBased on departure 15 Feb 25.
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THE DETAILSYour package includes...7 nights in a Blue Belle 4 Bedroom Villa on all Inclusive basis. Also includes return economy flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow, private transfers and VIP departure service. Based on 4 adults and 4 children under 12 sharing.
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MAKE IT BETTERSaving up to £14,640 per familyStay 5 nights and pay for 4 from 15 Feb 25 to 21 Feb 25. book by 11 Dec 24.
A sense of
place
There’s something special about staying somewhere that’s free of cars. Raw nature is the star here and exploring some of the region’s most unspoilt areas on a quiet bike ride through its 300 acres just 20 minutes after leaving the airport.
A peace of mind bestowed by the island’s owners – a select group of dedicated homeowners who work to preserve its exclusive, undisturbed hideaway status, and a commitment that has resulted in a flourishing ecology.
Its essence...
In pursuit of...
Jumby’s word for chilling out inspires everyone to take life at their own pace. Indulge in the slow life lounging on the beach counting starfish or venture inland exploring the meadows alongside herds of Persian black-faced sheep that have inhabited the island for more than 400 years. Evenings are for discovering ideal spots for stargazing away from Antigua’s bright lights, and flavoursome field-to-fork dinners served among banana groves.
On location
Prioritised above all else here, the relationship between guests and staff is nurtured to provide a unique and totally personal experience. Touches that make the difference are small and simple; think your favourite cocktail waiting on the bar at The Estate House (the former 1830s plantation house that now celebrates local cuisine, art and island life), or suites decked out with strategically positioned telescopes for optimum stargazing.
Beyond
family-friendly
The needs of little ones are considered here as much as adults’ are, so there’s always some form of school holiday high jinks for them to join. Raft building classes boost confidence and provide the opportunity to form friendships.
Film production workshops encourage creativity and sessions with the pioneering hawksbill turtle education programme engages kids on the importance of wildlife conservation.
A Carrier
curation
Take time out from cycling around the island’s many intricate pathways to cruise through the Caribbean seas on a fully crewed private yacht charter. A refined journey that circumnavigates Jumby and its surrounding islands safely drops anchor close by the best snorkelling spots where undisturbed coral reefs thrive.
Lunch is a made-to-order picnic served on an empty stretch of powdery white sand and the journey home is accompanied by a hazy sunset.
Explore
more places to stay
One of Anguilla’s original luxury properties is perched atop a dramatic bluff and rolls down towards the pristine sands of not one, but two beaches.
Harmony with nature is the watchword at this stylish property with its surprising and utterly unforgettable experiences both on land and at sea.