Antigua


complimentary boat ferries


guests across. This makes for a slightly odd set-up, but tags resort facilities on to what’s otherwise a gorgeous historic hotel. admiralsantigua.com


Jolly Beach Resort The Jolly Beach Resort is dated rather than historic, a rather hulking concrete monster painted in bright colours. The small rooms feel rather tired, but – bear with us – from another perspective, it’s the best bet on the island. It’s on a tremendous beach, has a packed activity programme, a secondary pool that’s bigger than the main one in most of the higher-end options and a huge primary pool with swim-up bar. Thomas Cook offers seven nights’ all-inclusive, including flights, from £1,140. jollybeachresort.com


Sugar Ridge Touring international cricket teams tend to stay at Sugar Ridge, which offers richly furnished, smartly modern rooms that climb the hillside. Those on the higher levels have tremendous sea views, while the lower levels get plunge pools instead. It’s not on the beach, but regular free shuttles head out to the nearest ones. Meanwhile, Carmichael’s, Sugar Ridge’s fine-dining restaurant, is arguably the best on the island. Hayes & Jarvis sells seven nights with breakfast and return flights from £1,140. sugarridge.com


St James’s Club This is a good, rather than dazzling, all-rounder. It’s family- friendly, but with an adult-only section. Four tennis courts, four


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