I’m on my non-public deck, getting into an ocean-view infinity pool that’s all mine. All I hear is the shake of palm bushes. There’s a fully-stocked fridge across the nook, an opulent swinging chair to my proper. It doesn’t get any higher than this within the Caribbean Interval.
Nothing within the Caribbean has been extra well-liked lately than all-inclusive. It’s the idea vacationers are searching for proper now — as you possibly can see with the fast push into the market by nearly each main resort model.
However Elite Island Resorts, which has a formidable assortment of all-inclusive resorts unfold throughout a number of Caribbean locations from Antigua to Panama, has all the time been on the forefront — innovating, creating and setting the usual for what’s potential at a Caribbean all-inclusive resort.
And that brings us to my non-public infinity plunge pool. That is the adults-only Hammock Cove resort in Antigua, the 42-room stunner that’s, briefly, the perfect all-inclusive resort within the Caribbean — and the competitors isn’t actually shut. We journey to extra Caribbean locations – and survey extra all-inclusive resorts than any publication. We all know. And this one takes the cake.
Whereas a personal plunge pool like that is an unusual factor, right here at Hammock Cove it’s commonplace. Each room has exactly this sprawling deck, infinity pool and moist bar — and that’s with out mentioning the large, opulent lavatory, the smooth, snug bed room and entry to your individual butler.
These are the rooms that, after just a few days, you discover it nearly not possible to depart — such is the extent of consolation and indulgence.
However whenever you stroll exterior you get much more. There’s every thing right here: a phenomenal, multi-layered pool complicated that rises above a white-sand seashore (replete with each sort of water sport, together with clear kayaks); a full-service rum-tasting bar known as “No one Is aware of” ; a world-class spa; and even one other very cool amenity, the Chairman’s Lounge, with a particular non-public club-atmosphere and every thing from a pool desk to a file participant.
After which there’s the factor that each visitor raves about: the meals, curated by Michelin-star-pedigree Chef Marco Festini, who has served up the perfect meals you’ll get at any all-inclusive, from Irina’s, the spot for full breakfasts and even an on-site juice bar; the fine-dining Lighthouse (go for the lobster, thank us later) to the informal, beachside On the Rocks.
Possibly you wish to benefit from the state-of-the-art pickleball services. Or go for a sail round Antigua’s magnificent nationwide park. Otherwise you wish to get out and discover the numerous adventures yow will discover in Antigua. You are able to do every thing. Or you are able to do nothing — and retreat to these unequalled cottages.
Hammock Cove has a cool time period for it: “uninterrupted luxurious,” and I believe that’s a moderately apt one. It means there’s nothing right here to impede you from no matter sort of trip you’re trying to find.
In different phrases, it’s all included.
For extra, go to Hammock Cove or Elite Island Resorts to take a look at the corporate’s portfolio of properties across the area.
