The Essential guide to Jumby Bay by ITC Travel Group

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO

JUMBY BAY

W E L CO ME TO T H E E S S E N T I A L G U I D E T O JUM B Y B AY, AN IT C L UXURY T RAV EL INS ID ER’ S GUIDE DESIG N E D TO G I V E U N I QU E I N S I G H T I NT O O NE O F T H E C ARIB B EAN’ S PREM IER L UXURY RES ORTS.

JUMBY BAY A private island just a 6-minute boat ride off Antigua, this 300-acre hideaway has remained undisturbed and secluded thanks to a passionate commitment from its group of private homeowners. This means that it can deservedly boast one of the richest island ecologies in the world. As a Rosewood Resort, Jumby Bay aligns itself with this distinctive collection of highly-regarded hotels and resorts, led by a team who are passionate about its superlative setting and matchless attractions.

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TH E J UM BY EXP ER I EN C E A warm welcome

Every indulgence

After touching down at Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport, guests are whisked away by a ‘VIP Meet & Greet’ service to a chauffeur-driven private car for the three-minute transfer to the resort’s dock on Antigua, from where they board a private catamaran for the seven-minute ride to Jumby Bay. Stepping ashore is to enter an island paradise and receive the warmest of welcomes from staff whose intuitive service is at the heart of what makes Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort, such a special place to spend your precious holiday time.

The term ‘all-inclusive’ can conjure images of cold buffets and budget beverages, but at Jumby Bay this couldn’t be further from the truth, with guests experiencing the finest of luxury wining and dining and with included indulgences going far beyond just food and drink.

Outstanding service The guest experience at Jumby Bay goes far beyond expectation from the moment you arrive. On this private island every member of staff will know your name, going above and beyond to offer five-star treatment that is personal, without being intrusive. The 24-hour Concierge is your on-call butler during your stay…simply dial ‘0’ and your every wish is their command, from arranging an excursion to having your favourite tipple brought to your room at sundown. No request is too great or small for the Jumby team.

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Deluxe inclusions every guest enjoys as part of their stay include: • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily • Unlimited open bar, imported house wine with all meals and afternoon tea • Concierge services • Watersports • Snorkelling gear and guided snorkel tours • Sailboarding, sunset cocktail cruise, use of sunfloats and Sunfish sailboats • Croquet and putting green

• Use of fitness centre, tennis courts, pools and beaches • Daily NY Times facsimile • Evening turndown service • Hawksbill Turtle Project • Rose Buds for Children • Use of resort bicycles • Twice-daily housekeeping services • In-room dining • Wifi

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T H E H I D D E N H O M E S O F J U M B Y B AY The sheer scale of the Jumby Bay estate means that there are endless hidden gems to be discovered across the island. Not least among these are the luxurious and pleasingly spacious, privately owned estate homes, each of which is uniquely appointed. Boasting three to eight bedrooms, these exquisite properties feature their own pools and ocean views, with all of the facilities of the wider resort close at hand. Whether you require the added privacy of property set within its own grounds with a secluded pool and personal staff or you need space for a group travelling en masse, you’ll find the perfect option here.

Lazy Lizard Perfectly private and right on the beach, Lazy Lizard is a six-bedroom oasis with a host of luxury extras. The stunning, free-form swimming pool has a ‘floating’ dining pavilion at its centre; the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely lunch in the midday heat, or a cocktail or two before a sumptuous dinner prepared by your private chef. Just a short stroll from the main house is a flood-lit tennis court with pavilion and fitness centre and the resort’s wider facilities are within easy reach on the home’s two private golf buggies.

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“I loved that each room comes with your own bicycles so you can ride around the resort – which is very safe and easy as there are no cars. Another highlight for me was the exceptional presentation of refreshments around the pool and on the beach, in particular the delicious smoothies!” Jackie Sampson, Travel Specialist

Ty Molineaux This truly spectacular colonial-style property boasts a staggering 25,000 square feet of outdoor and indoor living space and eight bedrooms, making it the perfect choice for large groups, celebrations or families on a multi-generational break. The property opens out onto a white sand beach, with only a 20-metre infinity pool to interrupt the sea views. Ty Molineux’s dedicated private chef, Chef Albert, treats guests to a choice of sumptuous cuisine and can cater to your own requirements. Yum!

Private villa s, such as Sa ndy Cove, are also av ailable for your stay on the island

PA R A D I S E F O R A L L A G E S The villas and estate homes at Jumby Bay make the perfect setting for a holiday with extended family, or perhaps two families travelling together, and the island holds plenty of delights to please. With no cars and no need for room keys, this 300-acre private island is a safe family haven. Children will love the freedom to roam, alongside many other treats. The Rose Buds programme is an exceptional kids’ club providing a host of outdoor and creative activities that will have 3 to 11-year-olds spellbound. Plus, special turn down service with cookies and milk will prove the perfect end to many perfect days. Guests aged 12-17 years old are specially catered to, with everything from paddle-boarding to mocktail mixology classes to keep teens entertained. All ages (adults included!) will be enthralled by the protection programme for endangered Hawksbill Turtles that nest on the beach from May to October. If you wish, you can ask staff to wake you up to see the endangered creatures come ashore in the nights; an experience you’ll all remember long after you’ve returned home.

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A S E N S E O F TA S T E Gourmands will relish a stay at Jumby Bay; food is an undoubted highlight here, with sumptuous fine-dining at ‘Estate House at The Verandah’ and casual dining at the Pool Grille. Of course, you can also enjoy sumptuous cuisine in the comfort of your own room, suite or villa. Authenticity is the order of the day, and Jumby Bay is committed to using locally sourced Antiguan produce wherever possible. Signature Rosewood ‘A Sense of Taste’ offerings are well worth experiencing whilst here. Embark upon an ‘Epicurean Encounter’ hosted by the resort and discover Caribbean cuisine in a truly special way. Options include a Sea-To-Table dinner, where guests enjoy a private fishing charter and fish alongside a professional crew before returning to have their catch prepared by the chef to their own particular preferences. Ideal for a romantic proposal or a family picnic never to be forgotten, the Castaway Experience sees up to four guests taken by luxury private yacht to a sandbank for a sumptuous gourmet lunch and a spot of snorkelling in the notoriously clear waters along the way. Of course, this is the Caribbean, so there are rum tastings on offer too; well worth experiencing if you’re a fan of the spirit! A hugely popular and relatively new addition to the Jumby Bay culinary experience, the Beach Shack sits right on the fully-serviced Jumby Bay Beach. Here you’ll find Caribbean-style street food, thrist-quenching refreshments and delicious smoothies. Open between 12 noon and 3pm, this is the perfect spot to stop for a mouthwatering Caribbean grab-and-go lunch.

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COCK TAIL RECIPE

WA D A D L I I S L A N D This concoction is a Jumby Bay original, having been created by the wonderful Seon Athill. A refreshing cocktail of pineapple, lemon and local rums is shaken over ice; a real taste of the Caribbean which evokes the historical heritage of the island, “Wadadli” being the native name of old Antigua.

Ingredients

Method

• 2oz Cavalier Antigua Rum

• Prepare glass with lemon twist around the rim

• 1oz Rhum Agricole Blanc • 0.5oz Wadadli Beer Syrup • 0.5oz Lemon Juice • 0.5oz. Pineapple Juice

• Mix all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shaking hard for 10 seconds

• Twist of Lemon

• Use a fine strainer and pour into serving glass

• Pineapple Leaves for garnish

• Garnish with pineapple leaves

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LEAD MIXOLOGIST SEAN, CREATOR OF THE WADADLI ISLAND

LO V E I S L A N D A ROMANTIC ESCAPE, PERFECT FOR TWO

Romance and the Caribbean go together like sunshine and sand, with few places ticking all the boxes for couples as idyllically as Jumby Bay... Thanks to its exquisite private island location and indulgent amenities this tropical haven is the ideal place to make a promise of love and commitment; whether you’re looking for the perfect place to pop the question, a stunning setting in which to say ‘I do’, or a luxurious locale to renew your vows. With a dedicated team of wedding specialists, your special day will be supported from proposal to honeymoon, with attention to detail ensuring every element of your big day is executed to perfection. Each romantic celebration is treated as unique, tailored personally to each couple’s personal desires. So whether it’s just the two of you, or a 200-person revelry, the team at Jumby Bay will craft an event solely for you. Thanks to its vast private island scale, you can choose from a luxurious selection of backdrops for your special day. The resort’s gardens, beaches, the Estate House and Sugar Mill and the Estate Homes can

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all be utilised for any element of your day, with The Point a popular choice for those wanting a magical, ‘feet in the sand’ experience. Of course, you needn’t select just one special location, perhaps choosing an Estate Home for your rehearsal dinner, Jumby Bay Beach for your ceremony, then a cocktail party on the Croquet Lawn followed by a sumptuous dinner at the Verandah Bar & Restaurant. For something a little different, ask your Jumby Bay wedding coordinator about ‘Trash the Dress’ – where the bride wears her dress again post-ceremony for some fun-filled photos such as splashing in the sea or jumping in the pool – all caught on camera! Or if you’re thinking of getting down on one knee, the ‘Message in a Bottle’ proposal is unmatched…where staff will arrange for a bottle to be left on the beach for your other half to ‘find’ with your own personal note asking the special question inside. What’s more, after you’ve enjoyed your romantic celebration on Jumby Bay, you’re well-placed for a loved-up holiday. With so much space on the island, you’re certain to find privacy and seclusion on your honeymoon, as well as five-star amenities to enjoy together; such as Champagne on arrival, private yacht excursions, moonlit beach dinners and ‘his & hers’ spa treatments.

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R E N E W YO U R ‘ I D O ’ Thanks to its stunning setting and romantic offerings, Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort is a popular destination to reaffirm wedding vows and celebrate your marriage. We spoke to Andrea Millar who did exactly that in August 2016… “We’ve been married for 15 years and thought that was a nice amount of time to celebrate. We were staying at Jumby Bay for two weeks and decided that we’d keep the renewal of our vows – in the second week – as a surprise for our daughters. Lola is 9 and Poppy 5-years-old. I’m normally a bit of a control freak about organising these sort of things! But we left it all to the staff at Jumby to arrange, and I’m so glad we did. We really didn’t know what to expect, but we wanted it to be relaxed. The officiant taking the ceremony was fantastic – she really involved our daughters and kept calling them ‘our special witnesses’. She had such a sense of fun and kept the whole formal part of the day really relaxed, which was exactly what we wanted. The whole thing felt very ‘Caribbean’. Lighthearted but meaningful. What was so great was how flexible the resort was; they really will do whatever you want! And for what we experienced it was exceptional value. I wouldn’t have changed it for the world.”

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RELAX IN STYLE Whatever your reason for travelling to Jumby Bay – whether a honeymoon, family holiday or perhaps even an excuse to watch the cricket – a treatment at Sense, A Rosewood Spa is a ‘must’ during your stay. Sympathetically designed to offer a truly Antiguan experience and inspired by the island’s sugar mill ruin, the spa experience is characterised by Rosewood’s guiding philosophy, A Sense of Place. Inside there are five personal spa suites, with a special duet suite perfect for couples to enjoy the ‘treatments for two’. Each has a relaxation terrace so you can kick back and enjoy the view of the Caribbean Sea following your spa therapy. To give a true ‘Sense of Place’, your indulgent experience will include ingredients native to the island, such as bamboo, Nautilus shells,

lemongrass and ginger. Not only that, but the environment in which the treatment takes place is also incorporated, such as during a Jumby Signature Ritual which begins at the Water Fowl Sanctuary, a natural habitat for exotic wildlife, where you will experience 30 minutes of meditation before your signature massage and facial back at the spa. For an extra special experience, ask your ITC Travel Specialist to pre-book a massage treatment in a hammock (yes, really!) or how about the Castaway Experience – where you will sail aboard the resort’s private yacht to the uninhabited shores of Maiden Island for a picnic lunch and a side-by-side massage for two, followed by champagne. Younger guests have also been considered, with a mini-spa for those over 9-years-old, and beauty treatments from 4-years-old.

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G ET AC T I VE ! There’s no need to take a break from your favourite pastimes at Jumby Bay, with a wealth of activities on offer to suit all manner of interests. Tennis enthusiast? The Jumby Bay Tennis Club has three courts – with two lit for evening play – with complimentary courtside amenities, racquets and balls within your all-inclusive package. What’s more, you can book a tennis lesson with Director of Tennis and resident pro, Jerry Williams; a Davis Cup veteran, with tennis clinics for younger guests. Fan of the fairways? Your ITC Travel Specialist – or the resort Concierge – can arrange tee times and club rental on the world-class championship Cedar Valley Golf Course. Designed and built by Ralf Aldridge, this par-70 is Antigua’s sole 18-hole course and has spectacular views to match its pristine greens. Of course as the island is surrounded by stunning waters one of the finest ways to get active is with a

Caribbean Sea experience. Within your all-inclusive stay are waterskiing, paddle-boarding, snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing and kayaking. But for a truly ‘Antiguan’ experience, nothing can beat taking to the waves on a state of the art yacht. As the Caribbean’s premier sailing destination and home to the longestrunning regatta in the region, a yacht adventure for you and your travelling companions is the perfect way to get a real sense of your destination in all its glory.

“I visited Jumby Bay on a holiday with my adult daughter, staying for two nights. We absolutely loved it! I was fully expecting it to be very romantic, catering primarily for couples. But it was perfect for an indulgent ‘girls weekend’; with luxury spa treatments, cocktails on the beach and fantastic cycling around the island on our resort bikes.” Julia Whittington, Travel Specialist

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T H E E S TAT E H O U S E

Having been sympathetically transformed to is former grandeur following a $6 million restoration, Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort’s Estate House reopened its doors in November 2016. Now accommodated in the island’s 1830 plantation house will be the new restaurant and bar, as well as three private dining rooms and a wine room; all of which are inspired by Jumby’s island traditions and rich heritage. With modern flavours that combine British Colonial-style fare with native Caribbean ingredients, signature dishes on the menu will include Monkfish and black trumpet casserole with crispy jasmine rice pancake; Spiny lobster with Armagnac flambé, tomato, saffron pearl, and sea urchin; and Black sea bass with potato confit. Tempting desserts for indulgent afters include Rum Baba with berry compote and preserved citrus. Each of the private dining rooms in The Estate House will have its own menu too: The Blue Room with a variety of seafood, the Map Room offering dishes from the Antilles region, and the Tent Room boasting dishes with Moroccan and North African flavours.

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“The restored Estate House will represent the best of the old and new,” said Andrew Hedley, managing director of Jumby Bay and regional vice president of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. “Already renowned as one of Antigua’s most sought after dining destinations, the reimagined Estate House will emerge as the Caribbean’s ultimate social club for gourmet fare, sophisticated mixology, and mingling from day to night.” Guests looking for a unique place to enjoy a creative cocktail will feel right at home in the bar with its extensive rum collection and rum tastings, organised poker tournaments and sunset champagne cocktail hours. On Saturdays, The Estate House will invite guests for games of lawn bowling with Pimm’s Cup cocktails, while the signature Sunday Rum Brunch will wow with its rum-infused classic brunch dishes, such as rum-raisin sticky buns with rum-infused honey. The new 1830 Wine Room in The Estate House offers a cosy setting for up to ten guests and features private wine cabinets. Guests can purchase wine by the bottle ahead of their visit and the resort will place the bottle in their private wine cabinet to enjoy while they are on the island.

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