| Looking for an exclusive Caribbean Resort, and | | | | exclusive resort standards, with gentlemen in |
| you want as short a flight as possible, and a quick | | | | shorts and ladies in flip flops. If you like dressing |
| transfer, then look no farther than the All | | | | up you may not like this, and it certainly makes |
| Inclusive, and very exclusive Hermitage Bay which | | | | the walk up at night hard work, although there |
| may well be considered a top Antigua Luxury | | | | are buggies which tend to be a bit noisy. Some |
| Resort, and is situated on the west coast. | | | | guests complain of being eaten alive by |
| Hermitage Bay is unquestionably a resort with a | | | | mosquitoes and sandflies , but a bit of spray and |
| difference, with a rare combination of English style | | | | covering up in the evenings dramatically reduces |
| and tropical beauty. It consists of only 25 very | | | | this inconvenience. It is the tropics after all!! You |
| secluded colonial cottage suites divided between | | | | should however be aware that there can be |
| Hillside where they have private plunge pools, and | | | | jellyfish infestation at certain times of the year in |
| eight Beach Cottages in two rows with the front | | | | the small but very attractive bay Meals are of a |
| row having panoramic views of the beach. If this | | | | very high standard, and the quality of service |
| is important, you need to specify when booking | | | | from all the staff is almost faultless, although |
| your Hermitage Bay vacation. The whole place is | | | | service is at Caribbean pace - a little slow, but |
| set in over 10 acres of tropical gardens above an | | | | then you shouldn't need to be in a hurry. The |
| exquisite white sand beach and turquoise sea. The | | | | food is very fresh, and the fresh fish of the day |
| Hillside Cottages are larger and have complete | | | | spectacular. Most tastes are well catered for in a |
| privacy, perfect for an Antigua Honeymoon, but | | | | restaurant with a great atmosphere. The |
| all the cottages at this Caribbean exclusive resort | | | | watersports staff are very helpful, but you need |
| on Antigua are air conditioned with a king sized | | | | to query whether or not water skiing is included in |
| bed, flat screen TV, DVD player, ipod docking | | | | the all inclusive rate. There is no queuing for |
| device, wireless broadband internet, as well as the | | | | sunbeds, drinks, or meals, the staff awareness is |
| usual bits and pieces you expect to find in a | | | | terrific, including the way your room mini bar will |
| luxury resort. Each cottage also has a large | | | | be kept topped up with the kind of drinks you |
| verandah with double day beds and plantation day | | | | enjoy. The Hermitage Bay will leave you feeling |
| chairs. A few things to note about the Hermitage | | | | this has been a luxury, very exclusive hotel and |
| Bay exclusive all inclusive resort, some of which | | | | you will go home possibly fatter, but certainly |
| are a big plus, and others simply to be aware of. | | | | feeling very relaxed and happy. Their claim to be |
| The views are incredible, and the staff are | | | | one of the Caribbean's most exclusive resorts is |
| fantastic, as you would expect from a luxury five | | | | not without foundation, and it certainly ranks at |
| star resort. The idea of the Room Ambassador is | | | | the top insofar as an Antigua all inclusive resort is |
| terrific, you will meet him first when you are | | | | concerned, and the Hillside Cottages are the |
| shown your room, and he will be responsible for | | | | perfect Antigua honeymoon solution. |
| your well being and comfort. The Hillside cottages | | | | Peter Stewart writes about in Kenya Safaris as |
| are private but the access from them to the | | | | well as Worldwide Vacation Spots He also |
| restaurant excludes high heeled shoes, and | | | | recommends Travel Tennis a great Game to play |
| possibly even smart clothes, so you will find the | | | | on Holiday. |
| standard of dress in the evenings poor by | | | | |