Antigua Resort – Visiting the Caribbean

You might think to yourself when looking to book a relaxing luxury holiday how a resort in Antigua might differ from other luxury Caribbean islands. If a luxury break of a relaxing nature that allows you to laze in the sun and sample local delicacies and cocktails and take in the serene surroundings takes your fancy, then Antigua is certainly an island for you.  The all-inclusive resorts offer 5* luxury accommodation with excellent staff that are on hand to make your holiday as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. That coupled with the fact that the helpful staff are on hand to offer advice and tips on the best Antiguan cuisine such as Fungi which is mashed vegetables with salted cod and native drinks such as English Harbour Rum which must be sampled. Many of the distilleries still remain on the island to produce the rum, so you can even take a visit to one of those to see how it is actually produced.

An Antigua resort boasts all the qualities of any luxury island holiday, with golden sands and crystal clear waters and hot tropical sunshine. Antigua is a part of the Leeward Islands which are located in the east of the Caribbean. The name Antigua descends from Spanish and supposedly means ancient. The island was understood to have been named by Christopher Columbus and it is a highly popular tourist destination because of its visually pleasing and magnificently stunning qualities coupled with the historical aspects of its native cultures and the British naval presence in the late 18th century.

If you are more of an energetic character and your interest steers toward leisure activities then you still have the option to be active at an Antigua resort. The coasts of Antigua are perfect for yacht cruising and racing and are very popular with professionals, with continuous trade-winds, and there are many harbours around Antigua which you can explore. If you are interested in this kind of activity you should time your stay at an Antigua resort with the Super Yacht Cup which is yacht racing mixed with lots of social events, which can make your stay in Antigua truly unique. Any 5* resort in Antigua will endeavour to provide as much information regarding events on the island so you can plan days out then come back to a fantastic meal and tuck into to the famed English Harbour and Cavalier Rums.

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Hermitage Bay is a luxury <a href="http://www.hermitagebay.com">Antigua Resort</a> situated on the west coast of the island, and offers secluded, luxurious accommodation and facilities. Tucked into a beautiful bay in one of the most secluded corners of Antigua, it is perfect for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Antigua 5* Resort – Comfort and Culture

Antigua is located to the East of the Caribbean. It is a part of a cluster known as the Leeward Islands of which Antigua is the largest. The island is around 120 square miles in total and is steeped in history and beauty. The island also boasts around 365 beaches, so there is plenty to choose from when you look into booking a 5* resort in Antigua. Any holiday-maker likes to have all the comforts of an island paradise, like golden beaches, crystal clear oceans and glorious sunshine.  The island is known for its good climate so if you choose an Antigua 5* resort you're almost certain to experience the paradise holiday you dreamed of. The island is also steeped in history given the historically close links with Britain and the British Navy in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Staying at a resort offers seclusion and luxury. With its 365 beaches you're bound to have a lot of space to yourself in order to relax and embrace the sunshine.

For those who love to try new things and experience other cultures, most Antigua 5* resorts will offer local dishes as a speciality such as the national dish famous in Antigua and Bermuda known locally as Fungie and Pepper Pot. Most 5* resort staff will endeavour to recommend the tastiest dish so you get a real cultural experience on your holiday. Tamarind Stew is also a national dish famous around Antigua and will probably be available in your resort restaurant as well. The joy of staying in an Antigua 5* resort is the fact that you can completely relax. You literally do not have to lift a finger and can enjoy fresh, cool drinks and fabulously cooked meals by local chefs that give you a real taste of the island. You can of course venture from your hotels to do some sightseeing and many resorts offer small trips and excursions so you can visit the attractions and beauty of the island.

The island is also known for its close ties with Britain and the British Navy in the late 1800's and the beginning of the 1900's. Horatio Nelson was the Senior Naval Officer of the Leeward Islands which is the reason for Antigua's splendid dockyards which were formed to provide a base for British ships, they have been restored to their original splendour and remain a great tourist attraction for the island today. Staying at an Antigua 5* resort doesn't just mean lazing around, basking in the sunshine all day, it allows for you to explore the island at your own pace, trying local delicacies and cuisines on the way whilst learning about the history of the island and the native people.

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Hermitage Bay is a luxury Antigua 5* Resort situated on the west coast of the island, and offers secluded, luxurious accommodation and facilities. Tucked into a beautiful bay in one of the most secluded corners of Antigua, it is perfect for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.